Marketing and communications leader driving brand growth and audience engagement across multiple channels and media. Develops and manages integrated multi-channel campaigns aligned to organizational mission and vision. Delivers measurable results through ethical, culturally sensitive communication and strategy execution.
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Work History
VP, MARKETING, COMMUNICATION AND HEALTH & WELLNESS
CANO HEALTH, LLC
03.2023 - 06.2025
Led all strategically company-aligned communications internally and externally.
Guided executive communications, talking points and FAQ to ensure consistent and transparent communication across the organization.
Authored Patient-facing communication.
Managed Social Media campaigns, patient engagement, Blogs in multiple markets.
Led strategic marketing and communications plans for key periods of new patient growth: AEP, OEP and ROY.
Led patient experience processes across multiple lines of business: Medicare, Medicaid and ACA.
Strong knowledge, adherence and application of CMS marketing and regulation guidelines.
Oversaw communication during Chapter 11 filing and emergence.
Developed and executed multi-channel marketing campaigns: SEO, Social Media, Print, TV, Direct Mail, OOH.
Leveraged earned media opportunities.
Developed public relations releases for key activities in the company.
Managed all media relations.
Managed communications for Business Continuity and Crisis Management. (FEMA and any crisis occurrences, NIMS Protocol).
Established company media protocols.
Developed and launched a comprehensive brand strategy that unified brand identity and enhanced brand equity across multiple markets.
Created a structured process ensuring consistent brand usage across all marketing channels, reinforcing brand integrity.
Transitioned over 30 medical centers to a unified brand identity.
Authored training documents: service lines, new processes, new doctor introduction, new service line and business launches.
Drove a 20% increase in new patient growth by leading a multi-channel marketing strategy across digital, print, TV, direct mail, radio, and social media platforms.
Spearheaded the launch of a new consumer website, resulting in a 45% increase in online search and improved patient engagement.
Developed and implemented a company-wide Reputation Management Program that elevated the brand's online ratings and improved patient trust.
Oversaw collateral development focused on creative, messaging, and branding equity.
Led a multi-disciplinary team of 55 health & wellness associates, fostering a collaborative environment that exceeded key performance indicators (KPIs) for patient acquisition and retention by offering exceptional health and wellness programs.
Experienced leading teams with strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills.
Managed campaign data analysis and reporting to ensure a strong ROI.
Managed multi-million-dollar budget for marketing, communications, and health & wellness programs, optimizing campaign spend through forecasting and analytics to maximize return on investment.
Vendor vetting, negotiations and approval.
VP, MARKETING & NEW PATIENT GROWTH
CARE MANAGEMENT RESOURCES/Total Health Medical Centers
01.2018 - 03.2023
Spearheaded market growth strategies that drove a 25% increase in patient acquisition across multiple channels, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial payers. This included developing and executing multi-cultural outreach and community programs.
Cultivated strategic partnerships with key health plans, successfully leveraging their marketing support to drive a 15% year-over-year increase in new patient enrollments.
Built and led high-performing outreach teams, managing all aspects of hiring, training, and performance to exceed patient acquisition targets by 30%.
Launched Reputation Management Program and trained staff on patient experience and cultural sensitivity, enhancing patient retention and satisfaction.
Directed all marketing campaigns and branding for three distinct brands: Total Health Medical Centers, Your Partners in Health, and CMR Medical Management Services.
Supported MSO relationships by creating customized go-to-marketing marketing plans to increase new patient acquisition.
Built MSO partner connections with key health plans to secure marketing support.
Authored patient-facing collateral focusing on services.
Developed patient experience staff training programs.
Managed profit and loss for two departments, overseeing budget allocations to ensure financial performance.
DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
HUMANA, INC. CLINICAL CARE DELIVERY
07.2012 - 01.2018
Identified, designed, created, and executed market-leading strategic and tactical marketing plans, promotional plans, campaigns and launch plans that: Drive Growth, Drive awareness, communicate compelling value propositions, Engage, educate, and retain members, Promote and drive demand for, and utilization of, organizational services.
Consistently achieved growth goals by implementing targeted marketing strategies that aligned with organizational objectives.
Achieved 40% net new patient growth year-over-year.
Lead team that acquired over 1,000 new patients through Sales and Growth Strategies.
Patient-centric mindset with a strong record of driving patient growth by introducing community relations programs – Tour Program: 78% year-to-year growth from Community Outreach programs.
Achieved a patient retention rate of 97.8% through effective engagement strategies.
Directed multicultural community outreach initiatives that engaged diverse populations, fostering inclusivity and expanding patient reach.
Led a team of 24 Community Outreach specialists focused on new patient growth.
Directed 1400 community outreach events targeting seniors to increase awareness and growth: Created 12 patient retention events averaging 1000 participants.
Created and launched community programs with measurable impact in Tampa, Orlando, Broward, Palm Beach and Miami.
Organized health and wellness presentations, activities, and retention programs to engage patients.
Develop and implement program focused on grassroots efforts.
Oversaw relationships with all insurance payers accepted at the centers: Single and multi-payer environments.
Negotiated advertising and sponsorship opportunities to gain savings, positioning and levering brand equity.
Maximized marketing staff engagement to ensure a strong ROI: Led 12 staff members, Hiring and training.
Reports and processes – developed tracking tools and standardization to support strong P&L.
Spearheaded communication, rebranding and marketing of new centers- merger and acquisition, business continuity and crisis management.
Developed marketing materials in three languages.
Kenexa engagement scores of over 4.6% out of 5.
Marketing investment P&L responsibility for three companies.
Developed and executed strategic marketing initiatives to promote services at 54 primary care medical centers across 11 counties in Florida, uncovering opportunities to enhance business-to-consumer marketing efforts and achieve business objectives in a highly regulated environment.
Marketing investment P&L responsibility for three companies.
MANAGER, MARKETING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
02.2010 - 06.2012
Developed and executed strategic marketing initiatives to promote 13 major service lines for Coral Gables Hospital.
Leveraged keen market insight to drive increases in physician referrals and patient volume.
Drove service lines growth.
Increased Coral Gables Hospital call center volume 167% and physician referrals 104%.
Drove competitive advantage by introducing community outreach programs including health screenings, lunch and learn programs, corporate wellness, and physician lectures.
Fostered physician participation in hospital initiatives, increasing engagement and collaboration across departments.
Identified and leveraged opportunities to expand business-to-business marketing efforts, enhancing service visibility and partnerships.
Championed social media outreach and managed consumer website to promote service lines, special events, and boost physician referrals.
Spearheaded bilingual initiatives to market hospital events and news through consumer website and social media websites.
Oversees creative development of print, radio, and online advertising campaigns.
Accountable for promotion of all major corporate promotions, including recent launch of mobile application.
Managed profit and loss statements to ensure financial accuracy.
Directed initiatives for The IMPACT project (Improve Patient Care Through Technology) to convert medical records to an electronic database, enhancing project processes and staff involvement.
Communicated project updates to physicians and staff through monthly newsletters, e-mail blasts, posters, and flyers and coordinated relevant training.
Engaged SEO to launch Orthopedic Sports Medicine landing page, generating ~200 physician referrals within 4-month period.
Executed 56 community-based events, overseeing all stages from planning to implementation.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing and Communication
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
12.2013
Skills
Brand strategy and execution
Strategic marketing
Crisis management
Brand development
Multi-channel campaigns
Budget management
Data-driven decision making
Reputation management
Team leadership
Patient communication
Media planning and go-to-market strategies
Public relations
Publications
Death of a Revolutionary: A Love Story, 01/01/25, Published in 2025
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
VP, MARKETING, COMMUNICATION AND HEALTH & WELLNESS
CANO HEALTH, LLC
03.2023 - 06.2025
VP, MARKETING & NEW PATIENT GROWTH
CARE MANAGEMENT RESOURCES/Total Health Medical Centers
01.2018 - 03.2023
DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
HUMANA, INC. CLINICAL CARE DELIVERY
07.2012 - 01.2018
MANAGER, MARKETING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
02.2010 - 06.2012
Master of Business Administration - Marketing and Communication
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