LAUREN Zingaretti
The Meadows Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
Charlotte,NC
10
years of professional experience
Experienced Veteran Services Liaison specializing in connecting veterans to healthcare, mental health, and community resources. Expertise in navigating VA Community Care processes, forging partnerships with VA leadership and nonprofits, and coordinating services for housing and substance abuse. Background in advocacy and program development enhances access to care and fortifies veteran support networks.
Work History
Admissions Specialist
2 Months- Conducted intake assessments to determine patient eligibility and appropriateness for treatment programs.
- Coordinated communication between prospective patients, families, and clinical staff to facilitate seamless admissions.
- Evaluated and processed admissions applications to ensure compliance with facility standards.
- Streamlined the admissions process through the implementation of standardized procedures, enhancing efficiency.
Veteran Services Liasion
2 Years 4 Months- Acted as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, non-profits, and other community organizations.
- Enhanced organizational growth by actively participating in networking events, conferences, and professional associations to expand outreach and collaboration.
- Developed outreach strategies to engage diverse community stakeholders.
- Informed program development by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policies and regulations affecting civilian and VA target populations.
- Participated in and helped establish multiple Veteran engagement boards and coalitions throughout the South and Northeast, collaborating with VA executive leadership, military/VA US Senate aides, and a wide range of community partners.
- Established strong partnerships with non-profits, including Veterans Bridge Home, Veteran Services of the Carolinas, Upstate Warrior Solution, and Warrior Alliance, to enhance service delivery for veterans.
Business Development Representative
2 Months- Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective clients.
- Expanded business by developing networks and identifying prospective clients.
- Secured new accounts in military and general sectors through networking strategies and promotional approaches.
- Participated in monthly sales meetings to discuss strategies and performance. and quarterly sales trainings.
- Fostered customer relationships through effective communication and prompt responses, leading to long-term loyalty and an expanded client base.
- Extensive experience navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care Network and Collaboration with clients, providers and community organizations to secure authorizations for treatment.
Certified Peer Support Specialist
1 Year 3 Months- Shared extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles to support individuals navigating their recovery journey.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Built partnerships with agencies and stakeholders to enhance access to supportive services.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Delivered comprehensive case management, developed tailored treatment plans, and connected clients and families with essential resources.
Senior Consultant
7 Months- Engaged with Golden Heights to explore senior consultant opportunities. as a Senior Consultant
- Led sales calls with team members to set sales and customer retention goals, enhancing team alignment and focus.
- Recognized as one of the leading consultants in allergy/immunotherapy sales. in allergy/immunotherapy sales
- Led a team of 10 consultants and focused on their growth within the company.
- Identified business issues through careful collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Assessed needs for projects and made proposals to senior executives.
- Monitored and managed staff performance to attain target metrics both individually and team unit.
- Monitored and managed staff performance to achieve target metrics for individual and team success.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
- ROTC Cadet as well as full time student
- Maintained an overall GPA of a 3.4
- GPA: 3.4
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
- Division 1 scholarship athlete
- Maintained an overall GPA of a 3.75
- Deans list
Skills
Sales achievements
Networking strategies and strategic planning
Empathetic Approach
Leadership development
Organized work ethic
Effective Client Engagement
Networking and planning
Accomplishments
- Heavily recruited Division One Lacrosse player eventually signing with the University of Cincinnati.
- C. Milton Wright High School Hall of Fame Inductee for both Basketball and Lacrosse.
MILITARY
Private First Class, United States Army, Four Army Achievement medals (AAM), Two COA's, Soldier of the Cycle in BCT (Basic Combat Training), Highest Physical Fitness Test Score in the Battalion in both BCT and AIT (Advanced Individual Training), Two time SGM Board Runner-up while stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia, Distinguished Honor Graduate resulting in an AAM awarded by LTC Steven N. Carozza
Timeline
Admissions Specialist
The Meadows Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Veteran Services Liasion
Bradford Health Services
02.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Business Development Representative
Waypoint Recovery Center
12.2023 - 02.2024Read More
Certified Peer Support Specialist
YouTurn Health
09.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Senior Consultant
GOLDEN HEIGHTS MEDICAL
08.2016 - 03.2017Read More
University of Cincinnati
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration
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Texas Christian University
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration
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