Results-driven professional with entrepreneurial and management experience. Cultivates strong relationships with colleagues and clients while leading administrative and sales teams. Combines business acumen with decisive judgment to achieve organizational goals. Holds a clean driving record and Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, available for flexible scheduling.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner-Manager Adult Care Home
Connie Wilson Photography
Tucson, AZ
06.2019 - 06.2025
Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments and addressed issues.
Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Resolved client concerns and adjusted schedules to support photography session needs.
Managed client consultations for Connie Wilson Photography portrait and event services.
Scheduled photography sessions and coordinated studio calendars for client bookings.
Directed photo shoots and guided subjects through posing and styling.
Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Manager of Assisted Living
Obama Senior Care
Tucson, AZ
10.2016 - 07.2020
Directed daily assisted living operations at Obama Senior Care
Supervised caregiving staff and assigned resident support duties
Coordinated resident care plans with nurses, families, and providers
Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents, ensuring that their personal needs were met.
Monitored medication schedules and assisted with compliance checks
Reviewed admissions, assessments, and move-in documentation
Maintained safety standards, incident reports, and facility readiness
Performed routine inspections of facilities to identify potential safety hazards or areas needing improvement.
Collaborated with external organizations such as hospices, home health agencies and other healthcare providers in order to provide comprehensive services to residents.
Manual Machinist
R & R Products
Tucson, AZ
02.1983 - 07.1985
Operated manual milling, drilling, tapping, and grinding machines to fabricate parts according to blueprints or drawings.
Operated hand wheels and controls to shape metal parts accurately.
Monitored machine while working to adjust feed, maintain temperature and identify issues.
Troubleshot machine malfunctions and made necessary repairs.
Assisted in the development of new processes and techniques for improved quality control.
Telephone Operator -Dispatcher
A- 1 Doctors Directory
Tucson, Arizona
01.1981 - 10.1982
Answered patient calls for A-1 Doctors Directory, routing requests to appropriate physicians for timely assistance
Directed callers to correct doctor listings, specialties, and office contacts
Relayed messages between patients, clinics, and medical office staff
Scheduled appointment calls using directory information and practice instructions
Maintained accurate call records by logging each interaction with detailed notes. and message logs for A-1 Doctors Directory
Provided callers with referral information and service support to address various inquiries effectively
Responded to customers' requests for assistance with various issues they were having.
Education
Licensed To Own Operate Adult Care Home Facility - Medical Informatics
AMTI
Tucson, AZ
03.2013 - 04.2013
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting With Quik Books
EII
Tucson, AZ
10.2012 - 11.2012
High School Diploma - Business
Paul V. Moore High School
Central Square , N.Y.
09.1978 - 06.1979
Skills
Regulatory compliance
Care coordination
Medication administration
Infection control
Wound Care management
Hospice care
Patient scheduling
Staff scheduling
Payroll administration
Operations management
Budget management
Budget administration
Cash flow optimization
Inventory control
Inventory
Sales management
Sales
Client service
Customer service
Client engagement optimization
Team leadership
Staff management
Employee development
Conflict resolution
Crisis management
Effective communication
Problem solving
Decision making
Program creation and implementation
Data researcher
EMR systems
First Aid
Tube feeding
Filing
Record keeping
Machinist
Assembly
Dispatcher
Consulting
Relationship building
Project estimating
Certified public accountant
Filing
Certified public accountant
Timeline
Owner-Manager Adult Care Home
Connie Wilson Photography
06.2019 - 06.2025
Manager of Assisted Living
Obama Senior Care
10.2016 - 07.2020
Licensed To Own Operate Adult Care Home Facility - Medical Informatics
AMTI
03.2013 - 04.2013
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting With Quik Books