Provided multi discipline education on best practices, admission process, and client retention
Expanded the marketing territory, developed a marketing team with longevity, and increase average daily census by 40%
Developed standard operating procedures and onboarding protocol
Managed cross-functional teams to execute successful marketing initiatives, enhancing company reputation and customer engagement
Reported on the continuous growth and changes in trends to c-suite leadership on a bi-weekly basis
Monitored compliance with CMS regulations for clinical, operations, and marketing and updated collateral and policies as needed
Managed budget allocation for marketing initiatives and consistently stayed within budget both monthly and quarterly
Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
Reduced overhead costs in both operations and marketing through careful budget management and resource allocation
Negotiated with vendors to secure more favorable terms, resulting in cost savings for the company
Regional Palliative Operations Manager
Traditions Health Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2022 - 09.2024
Promoted from Account Executive
Managed branches across multiple states with a census of over 650 patients
Oversaw all aspects of the Palliative program and adjusted procedures in accordance with individual state guidelines
Worked with the Clinical and Operations teams on a local level to increase the branch census by 25.8% within the first 6 months
Provided hospice education for medical providers and patients
Achieved program goals by effectively training, motivating, and providing feedback to both clinical and operations team members
Community Educator
Still Waters Healthcare
05.2021 - 11.2021
Developed print and digital hospice education materials for multiple counties across the state
Planned and led in-service education programs for senior care communities, and presented at trade shows
Implemented outreach programs that increased awareness of healthcare services available.
Area Director of Sales and Marketing
Five Star Senior Living
05.2018 - 05.2021
Promoted from Community Sales Director
Tracked and reported weekly occupancy numbers, goals, incentives, and reviewed best practices strategies routinely with teams at 19 communities in Georgia
Maintained compliance and tracked KPIs in SalesForce for multiple communities
Increased occupancy at The Palms of Lake Spivey Independent and Assisted Living by successfully setting and exceeding monthly goals resulting in a 14% growth within the first 12 months
Provided training and ongoing support for new sales and operations team members throughout Georgia
Designed, created, and edited training videos to highlight the Memory Care program that were adopted nationally for employee training
Maintained promotional materials inventory and worked with design staff on production of creative deliverables
Served as Chairperson for Employee Retention Committee
Senior Living Advisor
A Place for Mom
05.2017 - 11.2017
Provided resources and education for family members and seniors seeking a variety of care and financial assistance options
Maintained compliance in the CRM (You've Got Leads) in order to meet daily (40 Calls/ Day) and weekly goals
Grew referral partnerships with local senior care providers
Executive Director
GoldenCrest Assisted Living and Memory Care
05.2014 - 05.2017
Promoted from Assistant Executive Director
Developed new policies and procedures for multiple communities to maintain compliance with State guidelines
Conducted interviews for multiple communities as well as provided guidance, discipline, and terminations when necessary
Supervised multiple projects and renovations, which included obtaining Assisted Living Licensure
Managed finances by reviewing budgets, creating forecasts of future spending needs, and developing strategies for generating new revenue
Transformed the culture and made changes to the staffing structure to meet changing operational needs and goals