Dynamic professional leader with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Experienced in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Recognized for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Work History
General Manager
Atria Senior Living
St Louis, MO
04.2024 - Current
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
Increased occupancy 20% and maintained highest occupancy in company regional for 12+ months
Increased customer satisfaction score by 22% in less than 12 months.
Increased NOI by 29% in less than 12 months
Oversaw complete construction renovation in community while maintaining resident satisfaction.
Assistant General Manager
Atria Senior Living
St. Louis, Missouri
10.2023 - 04.2024
Delivering day-to-day administrative and operational support to General Manager.
Assist in implementing company policy and procedure to maintain high occupancy and achieve financial goals – budgeting, monitoring and corrective action planning.
Managing community employees; including hiring, discharging, coaching and performance tracking.
Maintain relationships with residents through daily interaction and implementing corrective actions to ensure resident engagement, independence and enhanced quality of life.
Motivated, trained, and disciplined approximately 23 employees to maximize performance.
Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
Administrator/Owner
Independent Care Services
St. Louis, Missouri
12.2010 - 04.2023
Manage a staff 90+ employees.
Oversee and provide personal care services to as many as 300 clients.
Marketing and Sales to prospective clients
Responsible for all day-to-day administrative and operation aspects of company
Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
Coordinated company events and meetings to foster teamwork and boost employee morale.
City Planner
City of St. Charles, Missouri
St. Charles, Missouri
10.2000 - 05.2010
Staff liaison to Historic Landmarks Preservation and Architectural Review Board, Mayor's Beautification Commission, Special Business District Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment; included presentation and recommendation to each of the boards and develop and oversee budget for each board.
Project Manager for Economic Enhancement Strategy for Frenchtown – included directing and locating new business to the area, implementing economic plan; facilitation of public meetings, coordinated communication between business owners, residents, City Staff and Public Officials.
Prioritize and assign tasks and projects, review project feasibility, implement and monitor projects in place.
Public outreach and education for commercial and residential regarding planning issues; zoning ordinance, city ordinance, procedures and processes.
Developed multiple amendments to city ordinances and initiation of development of new Master Plan
Obtained T.R.I.M. grant through the Department of Conservation
Obtained Tree City U.S.A status and recognition thought the Department of Conservation
City Planner
City of Washington, Missouri
Washington, Missouri
05.1998 - 07.2000
Successfully prepared, submitted and obtained three highly competitive state community development project grant applications.
Initiated a community visioning plan to set the groundwork to develop a new Comprehensive Plan
Reviewed all residential and commercial building permits.
Led 353 Redevelopment Corporation for funding of projects and the recruitment of developers within the City's industrial parks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Development and Regional Planning
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
01.1998
Skills
Sales strategy development
Profit and loss oversight
Labor expense optimization
Results-driven under deadlines
Facility operations management
Effective time management
Skilled team leader
Troubleshooting expertise
Operational efficiency management
Skilled in multi-tasking
Customer relationship management
Effective verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
Certificate of Program Completion of Leadership Plenty (PEW Partnerships and FOCUS St. Louis leadership program)
American Association of Code Enforcement, Certified Zoning Enforcement Officer
Past Vice-President of the St. Charles County Planning Association
Speaker at Four-State American Planning Association Conference
Speaker at Missouri state American Planning Association Conference
Certified Trainer and Supervisor for El Torito, Inc.
Certificate of Achievement for Tools in Floodplain Management - State of Missouri
Timeline
General Manager
Atria Senior Living
04.2024 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Atria Senior Living
10.2023 - 04.2024
Administrator/Owner
Independent Care Services
12.2010 - 04.2023
City Planner
City of St. Charles, Missouri
10.2000 - 05.2010
City Planner
City of Washington, Missouri
05.1998 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Community Development and Regional Planning