Open To Work
Christine Sokol
Alpharetta
Summary
Proven leader in both operations and sales in the senior living community and supply chain management industries. Maintained 90% census or higher with NOI consistently above 30% in multiple million-dollar communities. Team builder with less than 17% turnover in care staff and 1% change in Department Heads in 8+ years. Responsible for $450 million hospital territory while achieving 100% to plan for 13 years. Goal oriented while service and sales driven. Strategic Executive Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess strong leadership, financial management, and strategic planning skills crucial for driving organizational success. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and team motivation, ensuring seamless operations and stakeholder satisfaction. Ready to leverage these abilities to contribute to and grow within a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Benton House Grayson
01.2017 - Current
- Directly responsible for managing the residence in compliance with PSLG and State Regulations for assisted living communities and the rules and regulations of the local fire and health departments.
- Achieved 95-100% census multiple years; consistent 30% NOI on 59 units
- Reduced employee turnover rate to below 17%.
- Leader of an amazing team of department heads who have been with the company for an average of 7.6 years and over 80 years combined senior living experience.
Executive Director
Addington Place Johns Creek
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for managing the building while transitioning from one management company to another.
- Maintained 90% occupancy with a net operating income above 30%.
- Consistent deficiency free state surveys, 100% food surveys and zero medication errors found through third party auditors.
Executive Director
Benton House Johns Creek
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Averaged 95% budget and 90% census.
- Decreased staff turnover by 70% while also decreasing staff overtime to less than 2%
- Hired and built a loyal management team who would continue to stay together until present time (2026).
Community Relations Director
Benton House Johns Creek
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Increased sales to achieve 95% census within first 4-6 months.
- Successfully shifted away from paid referrals to family, friends and professional nonpaid referral sources.
Sales Director
Sunrise Senior Living
Decatur
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Horizon winner first quarter eligible – Southeast (highest & consistent census).
- Sold more than 90 suites first year while building both internal and external relationships within the industry.
Marketing/Client Relations
PVR Research
Alpharetta
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Recruited, interviewed and moderated focus groups for fortune 100 companies.
- Managed Health Care Focus Group Project as well as the Ophthalmology survey project.
Account Executive
VHA
Atlanta
01.1995 - 01.2010
- Accountable for the custom financial relationship, sales growth & implementation of programs and services.
- Achieved 100% sales plan 13 of 15 years: President’s club member 5 years.
- Field trainer for new sales representatives 1999-2009.
- Largest Georgia Hospital Cooperative – Partners Health Care System.
Marketing Specialist/Satellite Network
VHA
Dallas
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Responsible for the marketing of educational and clinical programs to both hospital employees and internal product managers.
- Managed research for content, wrote scripts and edited copy for these programs.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Administration
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNBachelor of Science - Communications
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNAssisted Living License -
GeorgiaCertified Dementia Care Practitioner -
Certified Canfield Train the Trainer -
Certified Fire Safety Trainer -
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Operational oversight
- Census achievement
- Quality assurance
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Sales strategy development
- Budgeting and financial management
- Sales management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Personal Information
Title: Executive Director
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$100000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Executive Director
Benton House Grayson
01.2017 - Current
Executive Director
Addington Place Johns Creek
01.2016 - 01.2017
Executive Director
Benton House Johns Creek
01.2015 - 01.2016
Community Relations Director
Benton House Johns Creek
01.2014 - 01.2015
Sales Director
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2013 - 01.2014
Marketing/Client Relations
PVR Research
01.2011 - 01.2013
Account Executive
VHA
01.1995 - 01.2010
Marketing Specialist/Satellite Network
VHA
01.1993 - 01.1995
Master of Public Health - Health Administration
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Tennessee