Elizabeth Walker
New Milford,CT
Summary
Seasoned Business Development Professional with a wealth of experience in strategic planning, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving revenue growth. Highly skilled in fostering client relationships, identifying lucrative business opportunities, and leading cross-functional teams to exceed corporate objectives. Noteworthy contributions include pioneering innovative business strategies that resulted in significant market expansion and improved profitability.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Business Development
Forge Health
White Plains, NY
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed and grew business development team across three distinct brands for a behavioral health start up
- Developed strategic plans aligned with market demands.
- Collaborated with clinical leadership to identify market needs.
- Identified regional opportunities, market potential, competition, and how best to allocate resources to maximize both our existing footprint and projections.
- Provided care coordination based on the client's clinical needs. Special attention to our Veteran and First Responder clients
Community Relations Representative
Geisinger-Marworth
Waverly, PA
09.2002 - 03.2022
- Oversaw Northeast market operations for an inpatient substance use disorder treatment center.
- Extensive experience in coordinating efforts with First Responders.
- Provided clinical assessments for potential clients for appropriateness and level of care needs
- Facilitated coordination of care between inpatient and outpatient services.
- Functioned as a liaison between the treatment center and referral sources in assessing account needs, case management and problem resolution
Community Outreach Coordinator
Silver Hill Hospital
New Canaan, CT
07.2001 - 09.2002
- Established new client partnerships for a prominent psychiatric and substance use facility.
- Successfully negotiated managed care contracts.
- Coordinated conferences and professional educational events for the community
- Created press releases on new programs, brochures, informational flyers, etc.
- Evaluated potential patients to ensure suitability.
- Compiled marketing reports based on referral analysis monthly and quarterly.
- Maintained a large referral network
Vice President of Community Development
Cornerstone Treatment Facilities
New York, NY
04.1993 - 07.2001
- Developed new market areas for five substance use disorder facilities in NY and CT.
- Conducted evaluations for incoming clients and secured pre-certifications with managed care organizations.
- Facilitated referrals to other facilities as needed
- Led and managed staff in business growth initiatives.
Professional Services Coordinator
Cambridge/Parkside Medical Services
Commack, NY
08.1989 - 07.1992
- Oversaw account growth across New York and Connecticut for a large multi-state treatment center.
- Organized professional conferences and networking events
- Collaborated with patients, families and referral sources for appropriate facility placement to 1 of 100 facilities
- Secured preferred provider agreements through negotiation with HMOs and Managed Care Organizations.
Education
Certified Addiction Specialist - Addictive Disorders
American Academy of Healthcare Providers
Duluth, MN06-1996
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College
Springfield, MA06-1994
Skills
- Competitive intelligence
- Data-driven decision-making
- Goals and performance
- Business development and planning
- Revenue and profit maximization
- Excellent communicator
- Adept multi-tasker
- National account management
- Relationship building and rapport
- Team building expertise
- Marketing leadership
- Relationship building and management
- Training and mentoring
- Excellent listening skills
- Excellent sales techniques
Affiliations
- Board of Directors for the Connecticut Alliance of Recovery Residences
- Advisory Board for the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team
- Member of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Accomplishments
- 2018 Caron Foundation's "Community Leadership Award"
Certification
- 2021 Certified Police Instructor - "Substance Use Disorders and Law Enforcement" through the State of Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President of Business Development
Forge Health
03.2022 - 10.2024
Community Relations Representative
Geisinger-Marworth
09.2002 - 03.2022
Community Outreach Coordinator
Silver Hill Hospital
07.2001 - 09.2002
Vice President of Community Development
Cornerstone Treatment Facilities
04.1993 - 07.2001
Professional Services Coordinator
Cambridge/Parkside Medical Services
08.1989 - 07.1992
- 2021 Certified Police Instructor - "Substance Use Disorders and Law Enforcement" through the State of Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council
Certified Addiction Specialist - Addictive Disorders
American Academy of Healthcare Providers
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College
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