Heather Slattery
Charleston
Summary
Accomplished business development professional with a background in public health and patient care. Proven success driving market expansion, leading high-performing teams, and building strong client partnerships across healthcare, safety, and energy industries.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison/ Account Manager
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
Charleston
12.2025 - Current
- Developed relationships with referral sources, identified new partners, and enhanced communication to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated patient referrals by communicating with healthcare providers and patients to ensure timely care transitions. Follow-up care for seamless transitions between facilities.
- Collected feedback from community members to inform program improvements.
- Assisted individuals in navigating mental health services.
Director of Recruiting
EMPWR Solar
09.2020 - Current
- Provided strategic leadership in scaling nationwide operations from 2 to 16 markets.
- Coordinated growth initiatives across recruiting, sales, marketing, and training to align performance and maintain consistency during rapid expansion.
Regional Sales Director
EMPWR Solar
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Drove adoption of scalable market strategy across multiple states, enhancing regional sales effectiveness.
- Oversaw recruiting, training, and performance development of D2D sales teams, resulting in top individual sales performance.
- Founded and scaled Atlanta market, establishing multiple offices and a replicable growth model.
Sales Representative
Cintas First Aid & Safety
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Executed B2B sales of medical devices, PPE, and healthcare certification and training programs (BLS, AED, BBP, Active Shooter, Trauma Response, OSHA-compliant programs).
- Managed client accounts and territories, generating new business through cold calling, consultative sales, and relationship development.
- Achieved growth in sales (Summit Club) and market penetration by identifying opportunities and aligning solutions with client needs.
- Implemented innovative sales approach for healthcare facilities during COVID shutdown, adapting strategies to meet client needs.
- Monitored and ensured compliance with healthcare and safety standards.
Health Promotion Research Coordinator
Khayelitsha District Hospital
Cape Town
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Facilitated health workshops and delivered patient education to promote preventative care.
- Organized and implemented health education advocacy programs, including World AIDS Day 2015, to raise awareness.
- Coordinated research efforts and collected data for Dr. Fredonna McGough and Dr. Sherer Royce.
- Specialist at the Khayelitsha District Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa. Working for the Western Cape Government in Khayelitsha Site B community health center.
Intern & Volunteer
Childrens Recovery Center & Rape Crisis Center of Myrtle Beach
02.2012 - 09.2014
Education
CNA -
Visiting Nurses Association of Vermont
01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Coastal Carolina University
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Healthcare Compliance
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- B2B Sales & Sales Management
- Market Expansion
- Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Timeline
Community Liaison/ Account Manager
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
12.2025 - Current
Director of Recruiting
EMPWR Solar
09.2020 - Current
Regional Sales Director
EMPWR Solar
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sales Representative
Cintas First Aid & Safety
03.2015 - 09.2019
Health Promotion Research Coordinator
Khayelitsha District Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2015
Intern & Volunteer
Childrens Recovery Center & Rape Crisis Center of Myrtle Beach
02.2012 - 09.2014
CNA -
Visiting Nurses Association of Vermont
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Coastal Carolina University