DIANNE KRAMER
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Executive Director
Kingswood Senior Living
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for oversight of four Kingswood Departments; Environmental Services, Engineering, Patrol and Resident Lifestyles
- Responsible for oversight of budget and preparation of budget
- Responsible for the development of new programs
- Responsible for entire campus and operations in the absence of the Kingswood Executive Director
- Continue to be responsible for the Kingswood Community Foundation and the duties of the Health Care Navigator for Independent Living Residents
Health & Wellness Navigator
Kingswood Senior Living
09.2019 - Current
- Responsible for evaluating residents' needs and assisting residents in navigating the available services that create the bridge between independent living and nursing care
- Develops and designs programming to meet these needs and develop future programs to help meet the wellness needs of the residents (including but not limited to intellectual, occupational, social, environmental, spiritual, and emotional)
Foundation Director
Kingswood Senior Living Community Foundation
12.2017 - Current
- Responsible for all fundraising and development activities.
- Responsible for the generation of gift income for the support of Kingswood Senior Living Community. Responsible for securing the largest gift ever received by the Kingswood Foundation.
- Implement and establish resources through planned gifts, federal and state grants, special events, and corporate and foundation support to grow financial resources.
Vice President of Fund Development & Marketing
TFI Family Services, Inc.
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Responsible for raising funds to support foster care in Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska
- Responsible for providing support to 7 separate companies in regard to raising necessary funds for operation
- Provide Marketing support, social media campaigns, and all media communications in all states
CEO/Owner
Allie's Village Memory Care Homes, LLC
04.2012 - 11.2014
- Conceptualized, developed and opened an Alzheimer's & Dementia residential care facility for eight residents and their families
- Responsible for the inception of all policies and procedures for the operation of a Home Plus residential facility including the creation of all medical procedures and processes to ensure the adherence to all state and Federal laws and regulations
- Designed, developed and implemented all marketing and public relations aspects of the company including delivering and writing 30-second radio ads, print materials, website, and social media
- Responsible for all fiduciary duties of the company including the reporting to all regulatory agencies
- Coordinated and maintained all community partnerships including relationships with all hospitals, homecare agencies, hospice organizations, and organizations associated with Alzheimer's and Dementia within a 150-mile radius
- Established and maintained all relationships with families of residents and implemented a process to ensure a waiting list of 12 families for placement within the facility
- Ensured that the company had a full census within the first seven months of opening the facility
CEO
Ballard Community Services
04.1999 - 11.2013
- Increased private donations by 800% from 2000 to 2012
- Increased number of donors by 150% from 1999-2007
- Responsible for all conceptualizing, planning, and developing all annual fundraising activities and events
- Initiated two key partnerships which resulted in 54% revenue growth
- Conceptualized, planned and developed all annual fundraising activities and events
- Completed three mergers that resulted in a 300% growth in services and revenue for the organization
- Responsible for all financial and operational functions of the agency
- Developed five-year strategic plan for the organization with yearly updates
- Designed all marketing and public relations materials of the agency
- Lead representative of agency within the community
- Worked with all media, community organizations, and with donors contributing to the organization
- Provided support to and worked with the agency Board of Directors
- Worked with the Board Chair and executive committee each year to review board committee structure
- Reviewed standing committees, made recommendations for new committees, and worked with each committee to develop yearly goals
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, Missouri01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Non Profit Administration & Leadership
Rockhurst University
01.2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Strong Verbal Communicator
- Process Implementation
- Financial Development
- Self-Motivated
- Visionary
- Powerful Negotiator
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Leadership
- Partnership Development
- Board relations
- Compliance and regulations
- Operational planning
- Relationship Building
Professional Accomplishments
- Developed, conceptualized and built an Alzheimer's Residential Home.
- Full Census within 7 months of operation.
- Presented with a national award for quality by the National Health Care Association.
- Raised necessary capital to build a $1 million facility.
- Generated $800,000 income in 18 months of operation.
Timeline
Associate Executive Director
Kingswood Senior Living
06.2022 - Current
Health & Wellness Navigator
Kingswood Senior Living
09.2019 - Current
Foundation Director
Kingswood Senior Living Community Foundation
12.2017 - Current
Vice President of Fund Development & Marketing
TFI Family Services, Inc.
04.2015 - 12.2017
CEO/Owner
Allie's Village Memory Care Homes, LLC
04.2012 - 11.2014
CEO
Ballard Community Services
04.1999 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Non Profit Administration & Leadership
Rockhurst University
MBA - Business Administration
Rockhurst University
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