Summary
Overview
Work History
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Contact - References
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Dakota Seven

Culver City,CA

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with extensive experience, excelling in strategic sales development and team management. Proven track record in competitive analysis and project management, driving significant revenue growth. Adept at fostering strong communication within teams to achieve ambitious goals and enhance overall performance. Results-driven with proven success in leading sales teams to achieve targets and expand market reach. Skilled in developing effective sales strategies, fostering client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. Demonstrated ability to improve team performance through coaching and motivational techniques.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Vice President of Sales

MorningStar Senior Living
Denver, Colorado
01.2023 - Current

Responsible for managing all brands, distribution channels, and deployment of solutions and marketing strategies for the assigned region. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, business and marketing development, customer expectation management, management of area market research, strategic direction for promotions and advertising, revenue growth, and ongoing customer experience improvement.

  • Plan and implement digital marketing and social media management.
  • Coach and lead the community sales team, which includes sales directors, sales assistants, and executive directors.
  • Focus on driving census, increasing revenue, and promoting culture and brand.
  • Hired and motivated high-performing sales team.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and innovation within the sales team.
  • Monitored customer service levels provided by regional staff to ensure high standards were maintained.
  • A respected leader recognized for exceptional interpersonal skills and diplomatic finesse, with a proven ability to motivate teams and foster high-level collaboration that consistently delivers outstanding strategic outcomes.

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT- MARKETING & STRATEGIC PLANNING

Cadence Living/Cogir Senior Living
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Same responsibilities as listed for the current role above, but to include lease-up communities and new acquisition properties.

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

Cadence Living
12.2019 - 10.2020

Worked with the leadership team and community staff to establish and meet sales and occupancy goals. Responsible for advising on revenue generation and marketing efforts for existing, new acquisitions, and underperforming communities.

  • Monitored competitor activities and adjusted strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Reviewed pricing structures across different product lines in order to maximize profits.

REGIONAL SALES SPECIALIST

Oakmont Management Group
06.2019 - 12.2019

Field-based position specializing in supporting new developments during lease-up through stabilization. Developed marketing plans to promote new communities locally, and worked with onsite marketing and sales teams to pre-lease units prior to opening. Coached and managed a sales team to exceed sales goals.

  • Identified areas of improvement within existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.

COMMUNITY SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR

Atria Senior Living
01.2015 - 06.2019

Grew revenue and increased census, managing all aspects of sales in the community through designated outside sales activities. Achieved and exceeded budget occupancy for the community. Maximized opportunities for in-house and external sales, public relations, and the content and effectiveness of the CRM database.

  • Identified opportunities for new business partnerships or other growth initiatives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitive landscape.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate strategic marketing activities.

SALES ASSISTANT / MOVE IN COORDINATOR

Sunrise of Yorba Linda
01.2014 - 12.2014

Introduced potential residents to the concept of assisted living and memory care, in order to obtain sales. Assisted the community sales director in managing the commmunity CRM, maintained sales collateral, coordinated and obtained all move in papaerworkand prepared resident administrative file.

  • Completed daily reports on sales performance metrics such as units sold per hour, day, week, month.
  • Utilized CRM systems to track customer interactions and sales opportunities.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.

Skills

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Strategic Sales Development and Planning
  • Team management and coaching
  • Project management
  • Excellent communication
  • Goal setting and achievement

Contact - References

  • Phil Altman, Senior Vice President of Operations, Cogir Senior Living
  • Terri Harmon, Regional Vice President of Operations, Atria Senior Living
  • David Haack, Former CMO Cadence Senior Living

Timeline

Regional Vice President of Sales

MorningStar Senior Living
01.2023 - Current

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT- MARKETING & STRATEGIC PLANNING

Cadence Living/Cogir Senior Living
10.2020 - 01.2023

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

Cadence Living
12.2019 - 10.2020

REGIONAL SALES SPECIALIST

Oakmont Management Group
06.2019 - 12.2019

COMMUNITY SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR

Atria Senior Living
01.2015 - 06.2019

SALES ASSISTANT / MOVE IN COORDINATOR

Sunrise of Yorba Linda
01.2014 - 12.2014
Dakota Seven