Brooke Essington
Dubuque
Summary
Professional operations leader with strong track record in optimizing processes and driving organizational efficiency. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and cross-functional team leadership. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to change, and achieving measurable results. Proficient in project management, resource allocation, and performance analysis. Reliable and results-focused, ready to make significant impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director of Operations
Trustwell Living
North Region
11.2024 - Current
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple locations across a defined region, ensuring consistent performance and alignment with organizational goals.
- Oversee daily operations for (7) facilities/locations, supporting executive directors and site leaders to achieve financial, operational, and quality targets.
- Drive regional performance through KPI tracking, data analysis, and corrective action plans.
- Manage regional budgets, forecasts, and P&L performance; identify opportunities to improve revenue and control expenses.
- Analyze financial reports and operational metrics to improve margins, occupancy, and productivity.
Executive Director
Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place
Rockford, IL
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Provide overall strategic leadership and operational oversight the organization, ensuring alignment with mission, vision, and long-term goals.
- Direct daily operations, including program development, service delivery, and administrative functions.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate department heads and management staff to drive performance and accountability.
- Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets; oversee financial performance, forecasting, and cost controls.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
Executive Director
Enlivant at Cherryvale Place
Rockford, IL
09.2019 - 06.2023
Memory Care Director
Enlivant at Cherryvale Place
Rockford, IL
02.2017 - 09.2019
Dementia Specialists
Cedar Crest
Janesville, WI
05.2015 - 02.2017
Education
Bachelors of Science -
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA05.2012
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Data-driven decision making
- Workforce planning
- Cross-functional coordination
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Achieved regional census growth of 12.5% through effectively leadership and management of each specific site.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop a monthly tracking report utilized throughout the entire company.
- 4 out of 7 sites remained deficiency free under their specific state guidelines.
Timeline
Regional Director of Operations
Trustwell Living
11.2024 - Current
Executive Director
Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place
06.2023 - 11.2024
Executive Director
Enlivant at Cherryvale Place
09.2019 - 06.2023
Memory Care Director
Enlivant at Cherryvale Place
02.2017 - 09.2019
Dementia Specialists
Cedar Crest
05.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelors of Science -
University of Dubuque