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Kristine Bastian

Summary

Dynamic Sales and Marketing Manager with a proven track record. Adept in leveraging event management and client relationship development to drive business growth. Spearheaded innovative marketing strategies and enhanced community engagement. Building lasting business relationships. Results-driven professional with extensive experience in sales and marketing. Skilled in crafting and implementing strategic plans that align with business goals and drive revenue growth. A collaborative team player with focus on achieving results through adaptability and effective communication. Understands the importance of working with customers, as well as keeping staff informed and motivated. Demonstrates customer relationship building. Aggressively pursues new sales leads resulting in high sales close rate.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Marketing Manager

Lamplight of Sarasota
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies.
  • All reports, external business development, tours of the building, closed sales for new residents.
  • Started from scratch to keep a record of sales.

Built a data base of referral sources

Sales and Marketing Manager

Emeritus Senior Living
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies, planned and executed events for marketing, marketing to referral sources. External business development to increase referrals.
  • Worked with the company's computer program to do reports, keep records and follow all possible future residents and their family. Using data to help move trends and prepare for seasonal business.
  • Tours of the building with future residents and family. Closing the sale to help them move forward

Community Sales Leader

Holiday Retirement Corporation
02.2011 - 03.2015
  • Worked at three communities during my time, independent with services, memory care and Assisted living. Each building had a unique personality and challenges.
  • Coordinated successful open house events that generated significant interest from potential sales in the area. External business development to build referral relationships.
  • Computer work to follow potential residents, make sure that all referrals had a current relationship with our community. Follow up with the potential sales contacts. follow trends and history to help grow sales.
  • Delivered engaging presentations at public events, showcasing our offerings while educating attendees about current market conditions.
  • Streamlined internal communication channels to ensure timely sharing of relevant updates and information among our team.
  • Implemented innovative sales techniques that resulted in higher conversion rates for potential clients.
  • Future resident tours and lunches with individuals to get them involved with our community.
  • Worked with our own communities to keep residents with in our brand. like referring an assisted living resident to our memory care area when ready.

Director of Community Relations

Sunrise Senior Living
11.2003 - 01.2010
  • Used the Sunrise computer programs to do reports, keep track of history for planning and trends, build a large data base of referrals and future residents, keeping current relations with each of them.
  • Worked in several Sunrise Communities, including Chicago and Mpls for grand openings.
  • Created a supportive and inclusive work environment, contributing to high employee retention rates and positive workplace.
  • Delivered presentations at networking events, and workshops, showcasing organizational successes and best practices in community relations.
  • Trained other sales associates and interns.
  • Trained our other buildings about model and respite room set up.
  • Maintained and grew occupancy to budget and above at each home I worked in.
  • Enhanced community engagement by developing and implementing strategic outreach programs.
  • Improved public relations efforts by creating targeted messaging campaigns and engaging content.
  • Directed the planning and execution of impactful events, raising awareness for key community issues.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets for various projects, ensuring responsible allocation of resources while achieving desired outcomes. Stayed within budget for marketing expenses.

Education

High School Diploma -

North St Paul
North Saint Paul, MN

No Degree -

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WI

Skills

  • Event Management
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Client Relationship Development
  • Business growth and retention
  • Rapport and relationship building

Timeline

Sales and Marketing Manager

Lamplight of Sarasota
05.2015 - 08.2015

Sales and Marketing Manager

Emeritus Senior Living
06.2014 - 03.2015

Community Sales Leader

Holiday Retirement Corporation
02.2011 - 03.2015

Director of Community Relations

Sunrise Senior Living
11.2003 - 01.2010

High School Diploma -

North St Paul

No Degree -

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Kristine Bastian