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Julie Patterson

Lexington,South Carolina

Summary

Adaptable professional with over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and management with expertise in managing operations and sales as of a continuing care retirement community. Industry experience includes communication equipment sales and retail management. Strengths include motivating and leading employees, advising and listening to clients while remaining flexible and understanding in each unique position.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifestyle Advisor

Wildewood Downs Retirement
Columbia , SC
07.2019 - Current

Executive Director

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
Columbia, S.C.
01.2015 - 07.2019
  • Establish consistent staffing of 170 employees to ensure that residents experience exceptional service.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with department directors to foster employee motivation, and encourage open communication.
  • Manage the construction of 12 new homes, improvements, and repairs to campus buildings, homes, and apartments.
  • Oversee and schedule all refurbishment of residential dwellings to prepare for re-occupancy
  • Ensure the health, welfare, safety and satisfaction of our 160 residents is the primary concern of all employees within the community
  • Continue all responsibilities of Director of Sales and Marketing

Director of Sales and Marketing

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
08.2006 - 01.2015
  • Successfully marketed and occupied 76 independent living homes and 60 apartments
  • Maintained occupancy rate of 98% in homes and apartments
  • Created and maintained sales reports to include current inventory expenses and projected profit
  • Developed mutually respectful and trusting relationships with residents, family members and members of the community to generate new referrals
  • Created and implemented a successful branding campaign using print, radio, television, social media, internet and signage

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Clemson University

Associate's Degree - Business Management

Anderson College

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Marketing & Construction Sales
  • Management / Operations
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher
  • Social Media: Manage Company Facebook Page and Website

Community Service

  • Member of Spring Valley Rotary Club
  • Chairperson for CART, Coins for Alzheimer's Research
  • Volunteer for Meals on Wheels
  • Co-Chaired and Committee Member, Alzheimer's Association Walk

Timeline

Lifestyle Advisor

Wildewood Downs Retirement
07.2019 - Current

Executive Director

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
01.2015 - 07.2019

Director of Sales and Marketing

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
08.2006 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Clemson University

Associate's Degree - Business Management

Anderson College

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