DAVID PRETE
Canisteo
Summary
For more than 25 years, I have helped healthcare organizations and community-based agencies grow through relationship-building, strategic partnerships, and operational leadership.
My background includes healthcare business development, admissions leadership, provider relations, nonprofit executive management, and workforce development. I have secured multimillion-dollar grant funding, managed large-scale healthcare initiatives, developed referral networks, and consistently delivered growth through stakeholder engagement and community partnerships.
I am at my best leading organizations through growth, building trusted relationships, and creating opportunities that produce measurable results for both organizations and the communities they serve.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Admissions/Hospital Liaison
Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing
Hornell, New York
09.2023 - 05.2026
- Met or exceeded daily assessment goal every month, received two bonuses for simultaneously being at max capacity and exceeding Medicare goals
- Assessed daily to maintain or exceed 97% bed capacity while securing 21+ Medicare payment plans daily
- Converted HMO plans into Medicare coverage to ensure continuation of therapy services for short-term rehab patients
- Cultivated and steered relationships with external and internal constituents to fulfill capacity needs
- Promoted the facility through social media channels and community events to enhance visibility and engagement
Executive Director
Keuka Housing Council
Penn Yan, New York
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Awarded housing assistance grants in the amounts of $1.2 million and $800,000, used to provide housing assistance to low-income families and pay for repair and upkeep expenses of properties
- Led team of professionals and volunteers to achieve 10% monthly increase in occupancy of vacant housing units
- Monitored annual budget to align company expenses and revenues with financial goals
Court Resource Coordinator II
NYS Unified Court System
Bath, New York
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Established partnerships with community agencies including drug treatment and mental health providers, law enforcement, judicial members, and county officials to enhance resource accessibility for participants
- Coordinated with social service and housing agencies to secure necessary services for participants
- Performed educational and vocational assessments of clients to evaluate workforce readiness and identify development opportunities
Relationship Developer
John G Ullman & Associates
Big Flats, NY
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Identified, cultivated and stewarded eight prospects into clients whose net worth ranged from $250,000 to $1,800.000 in assets
- Built pipeline of clients seeking wealth management and financial planning services
- Contacted 25 prospective clients weekly regarding wealth management and investment strategies
- Leveraged social media to identify prospective clients and promote business offerings
Business Development Coordinator
CareFirst
Painted Post, New York
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with development team to create, manage, and implement targeted sales and marketing strategies for hospice, palliative care, and grief services
- Increased the number of referrals into the organization by more than 10% in the first six months.
- Conducted demographic analysis of existing and future markets to enhance business development strategies
- Engaged with legislative members to advocate for hospice care improvements
Provider Relations Representative
Nascentia Health
Syracuse, New York
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Researched, contacted, and worked to secure agreements with vendors who provide covered services in compliance with plan requirements
- Obtained new service provider application and all necessary credentialing, and forwarded to Provider Relations Credentialing & Contract Management Specialists to be processed
- Prepared contracts and addendums to be executed between plan and providers
- Resolved all concerns raised by providers and provided up-to-date information on all new and existing policies and procedures
- Completed triennial, and as needed, desk audits of current provider records and secured re-credentialing from providers in accordance with NYS requirements
Admissions/Marketing Director
Hornell Gardens
Hornell, New York
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed relationships with community members and key referral sources to enhance outreach efforts
- Identified marketing and sponsorship opportunities with community organizations and events, designing targeted marketing plans to capitalize on those opportunities
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance admissions outreach and engagement.
- Coordinated community events to promote awareness of Hornell Gardens' services.
- Managed social media campaigns to attract prospective residents and families.
Community Relations Coordinator
Elderwood
Hornell, New York
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Identified marketing and sponsorship opportunities, increasing visibility and engagement with community organizations and events
- Developed relationships within community and with key referral sources, driving census growth and access to medical services
- Recruited and coordinated onboarding of new physicians, enhancing medical service delivery for patients/residents in 120-bed facility
Director of Programs/Regional Coordinator
Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center
Warsaw, New York
10.2000 - 06.2016
- Secured grant funding in the amount of $1.8 million through the New York State Department of Health for Healthcare Workforce Retraining Initiative (HWRI) Program
- Coordinated internships and clinical rotations for health professions students at hospitals and healthcare providers across Western and Central New York, enhancing practical training opportunities
- Built and fostered strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and stakeholders to improve program visibility and collaboration
- Managed several Delivery System Incentive Repayment (DSRIP) projects in excess of $8 million over five years, through a sub-contract with Millennium Collaborative Care Performing Provider System.
- Engaged with legislators and lawmakers to advocate for addressing rural health discrepancies, influencing policy discussions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Alfred University
Alfred, NYAssociates - Liberal Arts
SUNY Alfred College of Technology
Alfred, NYSkills
Expertise:
Strategic Partnerships
Provider Relations
Admissions Growth
Community Engagement
Business Development
Grant Funding
Executive Leadership
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Director of Admissions/Hospital Liaison
Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing
09.2023 - 05.2026
Executive Director
Keuka Housing Council
11.2022 - 09.2023
Court Resource Coordinator II
NYS Unified Court System
02.2022 - 11.2022
Relationship Developer
John G Ullman & Associates
01.2021 - 02.2022
Business Development Coordinator
CareFirst
05.2019 - 04.2020
Provider Relations Representative
Nascentia Health
09.2018 - 05.2019
Admissions/Marketing Director
Hornell Gardens
10.2017 - 09.2018
Community Relations Coordinator
Elderwood
06.2016 - 09.2017
Director of Programs/Regional Coordinator
Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center
10.2000 - 06.2016
Associates - Liberal Arts
SUNY Alfred College of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Alfred University