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Brian A. Silven

Bellingham

Summary

Dynamic business leader with a proven track record at BRIGHTSTAR CARE HomeCare, achieving profitability within 11 months and securing continuous accreditation. Expert in strategic planning and relationship building, I excel in driving growth initiatives and fostering team empowerment, ensuring exceptional service quality and operational excellence in the healthcare sector.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

BRIGHTSTAR CARE HomeCare
Norwood
01.2015 - 01.2025
  • Operated national private-pay homecare franchise agency for 10 years.
  • Achieved break-even within 11 months, maintaining profitability up to and through the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Received brand’s ‘Rising Stars’ award in 2016 for outstanding performance.
  • Secured continuous accreditation from the Joint Commission from 2016 to 2025. Generated high annual revenue in 2022 through strategic growth initiatives.
  • Generated annual revenue high in 2022 through strategic growth initiatives.
  • Maintained business operations, adapting to post-COVID market and labor changes.
  • Cultivated local brand awareness with exceptional service quality, and community outreach.

DIR OF SALES AND MARKETING

TTE Laboratories, Inc.
Hopkinton
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Cultivated and developed key local and national accounts, implemented strategic service and product sales growth initiatives to expand the business mix.
  • Achieved and surpassed annual revenue goals, taking business revenues from $350K in 1998 to $5.5M in 2014, with double-digit average annual profitability during my term.
  • 2003 – Took on the role of Quality Director, achieving ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for the business.

Genetics Laboratory Medical Technology Supervisor

Genzyme Genetics, Inc.
Framingham
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • Assigned, managed, performed, and reported DNA-based diagnostic testing processes in a state-of-the-art genetic testing laboratory environment (RFLP and PCR-based assays).
  • Hired, trained, and managed MT and laboratory technicians to perform and interpret patient testing.

Education

MBA - Business Administration and Management

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
05-1996

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Miriam Hospital/BRISMet
Providence
05-1986

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05-1985

Skills

  • Business operations and financial management
  • Goal orientation and accountability
  • Accounting and budgeting expertise
  • Analytical thinking
  • Technical proficiency
  • Metrology and quality control
  • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Healthcare and clinical knowledge
  • Senior care experience
  • Sales and marketing strategies
  • Positive attitude and poise
  • Empowerment and teamwork
  • Team leadership
  • Brand management
  • Business development
  • Market analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Strategic planning
  • Quality assurance
  • Customer service
  • Financial management
  • Sales strategy
  • Problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relations
  • Business management
  • Operations management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Golfing
  • Bowling
  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Social Networking

Characteristics

  • Goal-oriented / Accountable
  • Analytical Thinker / Technical
  • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Positive Energy / Poised
  • Empowering / Team approach

Affiliations

  • I enjoy a work/life balance with family, recreational golfing and travel

Timeline

Owner

BRIGHTSTAR CARE HomeCare
01.2015 - 01.2025

DIR OF SALES AND MARKETING

TTE Laboratories, Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2015

Genetics Laboratory Medical Technology Supervisor

Genzyme Genetics, Inc.
01.1993 - 01.1998

MBA - Business Administration and Management

Bryant University

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Miriam Hospital/BRISMet

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Rhode Island
Brian A. Silven