Mary Sanguedolce
DeLand
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in strategic goal setting and persuasive communication, driving over 90% occupancy at Brookdale Senior Living Inc. Proficient in cross-functional teamwork and innovative solutions creation, enhancing operational efficiency and community relations. Proven track record in building partnerships and facilitating proactive engagement to achieve organizational growth and excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Liaison
John Knox Village of Central Florida
Orange City, FL
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration and streamline operations.
- Addressed resident issues to enhance satisfaction through prompt and efficient problem-solving.
- Managed interactions and strengthened partnerships, ensuring alignment between internal teams and external collaborators.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Demonstrated commitment to organizational values by maintaining high standards of professionalism in every interaction.
- Participated in networking events, conferences, and professional associations to drive organizational growth.
- Established and maintained clear communication channels with various business entities to enhance collaboration.
- Assessed customer needs and feedback to enhance product and service offerings.
Executive Director
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Numerous FL
05.1991 - 01.2022
- Designed and launched strategic initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
- Coordinated efforts with stakeholders to harmonize program goals with strategic mission and vision.
- Oversaw budget management to ensure financial sustainability of programs and services.
- Facilitated training sessions to improve team performance and operational efficiency.
- Monitored and upheld occupancy metrics, consistently maintaining over 90%.
- Achieved successful openings of Sterling House, now Brookdale DeLand, and Horizon Bay, which transitioned to Brookdale Orange City. Drove operational excellence at Brookdale Port Orange leading up to retirement.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to expand outreach efforts.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback for professional development.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
Education
No Degree - Communications
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Proactive engagement
- Facilitation and mediation abilities
- Persuasive communication
- Customer interaction expertise
- Objective analysis proficiency
- Clear and concise communication
- Effective team engagement
- Strategic goal setting
- Building partnerships
- Effective project coordination
- Problem-solving expertise
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Innovative solutions creation
- Community relations development
- Support for resource optimization
- Proficient in handling multiple tasks
Accomplishments
* Developed strong relationships within the medical community and civic organizations, such as the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce. Served as an Ambassador and was appointed to the Board of Directors (January 2025).
Timeline
Business Development Liaison
John Knox Village of Central Florida
01.2024 - 02.2025
Executive Director
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
05.1991 - 01.2022
No Degree - Communications
University of Central Florida