Results-oriented and strategic healthcare executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and organizational growth in the hospice industry. Seeking the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a dynamic hospice organization where I can leverage my leadership skills, industry knowledge, and passion for providing compassionate end-of-life care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Hospice Sales
Elara Caring
08.2023 - Current
PROMOTED THREE TIMES - Director Sales Operations (Oct 2020 - Dec 2021) - Associate Vice President/Field Relations Coach (Dec 2021-May 2022) - Associate Vice President Sales Training (May 2022-Aug 2023)
Provide strategic leadership to the sales team, driving revenue growth and exceeding budgets
Developed sales strategies that resulted in record setting growth across service line
Fostered relationships with key accounts (ACO’s, Regional Level Senior Living, VA) and referral sources to drive business development opportunities
Led the development of the Sales Training and clinical education programs, enhancing the skills and effectiveness of the sales team and creating “programs” for the clinical teams
Collaborated with Marketing team to create impactful campaigns and promotional materials, increasing brand awareness and market penetration
Presenting strategies and outcomes to Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors and Sponsors
Grew ADC from 2383 to 2547 from August to November 2023 (see attached)
October record month of admissions 891 (622 same month in previous year)
Decreased sales costs (as a percent of revenue) by 4% within 90 days.
Division Vice President of Sales
Sage Family Of Companies – Sage Hospice And Palliative Care – Elevated Hospice And Agape Hospice
03.2020 - 10.2020
Provide strategic leadership to the sales team, during COVID lockdown
Developed sales strategies that resulted in record relationships that still exist in that organization today
Fostered relationships with key accounts (Mobile Medicine Providers, Hospitals, Regional Level Senior Living, VA) and referral sources to drive business development opportunities
Led the development of the Sales Training and clinical education programs, enhancing the skills and effectiveness of the sales team and creating “programs” for the clinical teams
Collaborated with Marketing team to create impactful campaigns and promotional materials, increasing brand awareness and market penetration
Presenting strategies and outcomes to Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and Sponsors.
Area Vice President of Sales
Amedisys
06.2017 - 03.2020
Managed a team of 22 sales representatives across state of Arizona, providing coaching and guidance to achieve sales targets
Developed and executed sales strategies, resulting in 7% increase in market share
Used data (Trella, BI, and Playmaker) to drive behaviors and relationships to grow admissions month over month
Restaffed 60% of sales team in first 12 months, bringing in higher caliber performers and driving better results
Conducted regular training sessions on product knowledge, sales messaging and techniques and compliance
Collaborated with operations to ensure sales/ops synchronized on deliveries
Grew 25% year over year 2017-2018.
Area Director of Sales
Gentiva/Kindred At Home
06.2013 - 06.2017
Manage and support a team of 24 Market Managers/Account Executives/Clinical Liaisons
Support sales professionals in 2 different Business Lines (Home Health and Hospice) and 2 different business Brands (Gentiva – Kindred’s Granite Mountain Home Care and Hospice)
Train, mentor and coach sales professionals based on individual needs and in all aspects of their business
Partner with operations teams to ensure that admission and financial goals are being met
Develop territory plans, monthly budgets and KPI’s that ensure sales success
Performance Improvement Planning, Monitoring, and disciplinary action when appropriate
Invited to SalesPro as a “Guest Leader” at least 3 times per year
Stack Rank of 1, 2 or 3 in the Company multiple times during tenure in both service lines (SHH and HOS).
Senior Regional Director of Business Operations II
Innovative Senior Care/Personalized Living by Brookdale Senior Living, Nashville TN
10.2007 - 04.2013
Manage a region of 16 Networks in 10 States (Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas and Ohio) including Operations and Marketing
Up to 32 Direct Line reports with 100+ extended reports to include operations, clinical and marketing staff
Manage multiple business lines (Home Health, Outpatient/Inpatient Therapy, Hospice and Private Duty Services)
Participate in Budget committees to establish annual budgets, productivity requirements and goals
Monitor network KPIs to maximize operational and financial performance
Monitor Marketing Activities in the networks to ensure Conversion Ratios, Admission Goals, and Office Visit Goals
Train and coach, all marketing staff in best practices to ensure maximum number of admissions
Review monthly financials, reallocate costs and ensure that budgets are being met
Perform quality review and process audits of networks
Analyze trending, create and facilitate Action Plans to correct any non-compliant issues
Ensure compliance of all networks with Local/State and Federal (Medicare) Regulations
Assist/Direct networks in implementing, maintaining and improving administrative operational processes
Proactively identify issues impacting operations and provide strategic input and leadership to correct issues
Collaborate with local team to assist in meeting their business objectives
Provide education and training on Company policy, administrative process and procedures to local teams in settings ranging from one on one to group facilitation
Develop and implement appropriate support plan to meet specific, identified objectives for support activities
Exit interview with DO to ensure understanding of POCs and Site Visit Report audits (Site Visit Reports/Audits/POCs all presented to RVPs and SVP weekly for review)
Member of the “Personalized Living” Leadership Committee that developed P&P, completed research for licensing in individual states and established KPIs for the new business line
Prevented post survey office shut down in West Covina, CA.
Regional Vice President
Kemper Mortgage
09.2001 - 07.2007
PROMOTION - Loan Officer
Participate in budget meetings to establish annual budgets and individual sales goals
Responsible for revenues, profits, days outstanding of accounts receivable and compliance standards for each assigned office
Direct sales forecasting activities and set performance goals accordingly
Direct staffing, training and performance evaluations of offices
Created 'breakfast club” training sessions to assist Loan Officers with attaining sales and compliance goals
Analyze and control expenditures of assigned offices to conform to budgetary requirements
Established marketing programs to drive incoming warm leads
Review monthly financials, reallocate costs and ensure that budgets are being met
Perform quality review and process audits of networks
Analyze trending, create and facilitate Action Plans to correct any non-compliant issues
Proactively identify issues impacting operations and provide strategic input and leadership to correct issues
Responsible for taking two offices losing over $200,000
Per month to a profit of over $7 million per month in 9 months.
Regional Operations Manager
United Medical Group
06.1994 - 09.2001
PROMOTION: Branch Manager
Manage multiple business lines including Medical Staffing, Travelling Nurse, Physician Recruiting and Home Care in 6 offices in the State of Indiana
Responsible for revenues, profits and days outstanding of accounts receivable for each assigned office
Conduct weekly meetings with Business Managers to discuss office's forecast as well as revenues, profits and accounts receivable
Develop and implement strategic sales plan to accommodate corporate goals
Direct sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly
Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, price schedules, and discount rates
Direct staffing, training and performance evaluations of offices
Direct a variety of business lines
Deliver presentations to key referral sources in coordination with Branch Manager or Sales Representative
Analyze and control expenditures of assigned offices to conform to budgetary requirements
Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales and are of proposed client base expansion
Monitor and evaluate the activities and services of the competition in collaborations with each Branch Manager.
Skills
Strategic leadership
Sales strategies
Relationship building
Sales training
Marketing collaboration
Presentation skills
Revenue growth
Budget management
Operational excellence
Compliance
Team management
Timeline
Vice President of Hospice Sales
Elara Caring
08.2023 - Current
Division Vice President of Sales
Sage Family Of Companies – Sage Hospice And Palliative Care – Elevated Hospice And Agape Hospice
03.2020 - 10.2020
Area Vice President of Sales
Amedisys
06.2017 - 03.2020
Area Director of Sales
Gentiva/Kindred At Home
06.2013 - 06.2017
Senior Regional Director of Business Operations II
Innovative Senior Care/Personalized Living by Brookdale Senior Living, Nashville TN