Sales Director with 13 years experience with Senior Independent Living Communities. Highest conversion ratio of sales calls to appointments, appointments to leases over 8 other communities. Absolutely loves working with seniors and families.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal retail sales
Mahan Liquor Store
Brockport
10.2024 - 01.2025
Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries.
Managed merchandise displays to enhance store aesthetics.
Processed sales transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Restocked shelves to maintain product availability and organization.
Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations.
Resolved customer complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction.
Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
Patient Care Coordinator
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc
Rochester
07.2022 - 08.2023
Monitored insurance verifications and facilitated pre-authorizations effectively.
Communicated with patients to gather medical histories and update records.
Assisted in resolving patient inquiries and concerns promptly.
Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
Assisted in creating a positive environment for patients, family members, and staff by providing excellent customer service.
Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
Processed patient intake information and updated medical records prior to treatment.
Followed up with discharged patients after they left the facility to ensure they were receiving adequate post-care support.
Responded promptly to any emergency situations that arose within the facility.
Completed insurance verifications and claim forms for patient intake and processing.
Addressed and resolved patient concerns and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, and scheduling appointments.
Coordinated with community resources to provide comprehensive support to patients.
Managed patient admission and discharge processes, ensuring smooth transitions.
Completed registration procedures for patients, expertly inputting information to meet provider, facility and legal requirements.
Screened patients for eligibility for state, local and federal assistance programs.
Developed and executed visual merchandising strategies for seasonal product displays.
Collaborated with sales teams to align merchandise presentation with promotional campaigns.
Managed relationships with store managers to enhance execution of merchandising plans.
Organized product displays in accordance with corporate guidelines.
Displayed promotional material such as signs and banners.
Assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise for their needs.
Rotated products from stockroom out to department sales floor according to seasonal plans, promotional schedules, and style rotation plan.
Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
Designed and deployed new display ideas to improve accessibility to merchandise.
Displayed products to drive sales, using knowledge of consumer and market trends.
Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
Reorganized sales floor to promote sales, displaying high demand products in prime locations.
Created visual displays to showcase products in interactive and engaging way.
Inspected stores regularly for proper stocking and display of products.
Fostered strong relationships with store staff and management to ensure smooth operation of merchandising activities.
Managed merchandise returns and exchanges efficiently to minimize losses.
Maintained a clean and organized retail environment to enhance shopping experience.
Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
Helped customers locate desired items and assisted with carrying heavy loads.
US Government Census Worker
US Government
Rochester
06.2020 - 09.2020
Conducted surveys to gather demographic information from residents.
Assisted in training new staff on data collection procedures.
Verified accuracy of collected data against established guidelines.
Conducted door-to-door surveys to collect demographic information from residents.
Explained survey purpose and procedures to participants clearly.
Managed scheduling and logistics for survey appointments in assigned areas.
Ensured assigned area was completed within established timelines.
Read maps and located addresses to complete assigned forms via personal interview.
Explained survey objectives and procedures to interviewees, interpreting survey questions to help with comprehension.
Contacted consumers from prepared list to conduct interviews to obtain information.
Assisted individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires.
SALES/MARKETING MANAGER
Gables of Brighton Senior Living Community
Spencerport
12.2018 - 03.2019
Company Overview: Peregrine Senior Living Communities
Maintain or improve upon occupancy level and revenue production of the community.
Execute Marketing and Business plans to manage the sales process and complete all activities required for a sale.
Assist management with resident retention.
Partners with executive management to develop and execute marketing plans to achieve goals.
Responds promptly to internet and phone calls inquires to conduct initial communication.
Completes weekly follow up calls, letters, and appointments.
Keeps management abreast of status of all prospective move-ins.
Tracks and records pre-residency steps to facilitate closings.
Develop and executes business development and marketing plans.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to cooperate with other personnel.
Peregrine Senior Living Communities
MARKETING and SALES DIRECTOR
MARK 1V/WATERMARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Rochester
01.2006 - 01.2018
Company Overview: Rochester, NY
I have been the Marketing and Leasing Manager and Director for Senior Living Communities for the past 13 years.
I have developed, executed, and managed a comprehensive marketing plan, and identified targeted markets.
Through my communicating with customers, management, internal departments, I coordinated overall marketing efforts in accordance with corporate goals.
I've implemented an Outreach program to develop community relationships and awareness, including playing an integral role in development of promotional activities.
I have proactively directed employees toward customer service goals.
Rochester, NY
Selected Contributions:
I have improved occupancy level and revenue production in communities.
I am the top producer of 9 communities. Highest percentage of phone to appointment, and appointment to lease.
Exceeded business goal by propelling overall market share.
Mentored new sales associates.
Sales Director with 13 years experience with Senior Independent Living Communities.
Highest conversion ratio of sales calls to appointments, appointments to leases over 8 other communities.
Absolutely loves working with seniors and families.
RETAIL MERCHANDISER
HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
Hershey
01.1999 - 01.2004
Company Overview: Hershey, PA
A Field Base position.
I managed a wide range of marketing tools, including promotional materials, and merchandising incentive programs.
Maintained communication with management to ensure marketing activities aligned with business goals.
Actively mentored new sales associates providing leadership and direction.
Hershey, PA
Selected Contributions:
Successfully maintained and increased client base by implementing strategic customer-retention programs.
Planned and led execution of new business accounts in assigned territory.
Consistently won sales contests.
Demonstrated effective and judicious use of funds within company guidelines.
Participated in retail resets when required.
SALES MARKETING COORDINATOR
BEAU PRODUCTIONS
Rochester
01.1994 - 01.1998
Company Overview: Rochester, NY
Worked within a team environment to carry out a full range of marketing functions.
Developed creative marketing plans to secure sponsorships and exhibitors.
Provided direct support to Marketing Manager.
Rochester, NY
Selected Contribution:
Demonstrated immediate talents upon hire and excelled quickly to become recognized by management as key member of team.
Identify potential sponsors and cold call to do presentations.
Customize sponsor proposals and contracts.
Prepare and manage accounts and invoices.
Coordinate special activities during events.
Responsible for fulfillment of sponsorship contracts.
Increased prospects annually.
Prepared post event evaluations of corporate sponsorships.