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Paula Ross-Kearney, B.S

Odenton,MD

Summary

Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques. Knowledge manager with 20 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Determined Front Office Supervisor delivering exceptional service and responding to questions and inquiries quickly. Demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations. Hardworking Entrepreneur skilled in coordinating programs, business planning and culture development. Visionary and decisive leader with a clear understanding of complex business needs. Skilled Entrepreneur highly proficient at defining mission statements, strategic plans and income-generating strategies. Intelligent leader with strong background in customer acquisition and revenue generation. Promoted customer satisfaction through all facets of operations to maintain consistent revenue and build sustainable business. Developed organizational structure from ground up, brought in all funding and established operational parameters for continued success. Talented relationship-builder and analytical problem-solver. Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for comfort and willing to address customer concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management,invoicing, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognize that customer service and team collaboration is important to daily operation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Memory Care Director

Arbor Terrace of Waugh Chapel
, MD
08.2023 - Current
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
  • Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility care team.
  • Conduct family support group.
  • Assist with conducting admission assessments.
  • Interviewed and hired individuals bringing talent, well-developed skills sets and passion for assisting others, effectively creating gifted department of Resident Care Department.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Real Estate Broker

Essential Properties Realty Brokerage
Bowie, Maryland
01.2007 - Current
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
  • Prepared market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers.
  • Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
  • Acquired new customers, counseled clients and identified purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
  • Monitored fulfillment of purchase contract terms.
  • Analyzed housing markets and identified potential buyers.
  • Managed and rented out rental properties.
  • Trained and developed agents on consultative sales techniques while assessing needs of buyers to provide relevant properties.
  • Founded real estate agency and recruited agents to build operations from ground up.
  • Maintained knowledge of real estate law, available mortgages and government programs.
  • Compared similar properties to determine competitive market price.
  • Supervised agents handling real estate transactions.
  • Obtained agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.

Manager of Operations

Quiet Manor Assisted Living
Bowie, MD
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Hired and onboarded team members to meet immediate and expected demand.
  • Engaged with existing and potential clients to gain insight into needs.
  • Organized and facilitated budgets, product estimates, sales forecasts and product allocations to maximize resource utilization and customer sales opportunities.
  • Created company handbook to document corporate policies and procedures.
  • Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
  • Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
  • Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Collected customer fees, managed refunds and provided complete sales documentation.
  • Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
  • Conducted employee observations and documented findings.

Entrepreneur Operation/Sales/Marketing Manager

Creative by Paula
Washington, DC
02.2000 - 03.2020
  • Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to meet organizational objectives.
  • Created and maintained operational budgets, monitored costs, and identified areas for cost savings.
  • I ensured compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and government laws.
  • I have developed strategies to improve customer service, quality assurance systems, and business processes.
  • Analyze data to identify trends that could be used to improve operational performance.
  • Monitor inventory levels and place orders as necessary to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Ensure the daily operations of a team of 10 employees.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for operations management activities.
  • Scheduled maintenance repairs on equipment to ensure optimal functioning of all resources available.
  • Resolved conflicts within teams by providing clear direction or mediation services when needed.
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading the implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Addressing customer concerns with suitable solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Gerontology And Aging Services

University Maryland Global Campus
Maryland
12.2023

Certified Nursing Assistance /Med Tech Certified

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
03.2019

High School Diploma -

Potomac High School
Oxon Hill, MD
06.1977

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Productivity improvement specialist
  • Production
  • Conflict mediation
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Continuous improvements
  • Business and Operations Management
  • Staff development
  • Contract review and recommendations
  • Maintenance planning
  • Communication improvements
  • Management
  • Client relationships
  • Staff training and development
  • Policies and procedures implementation

Certification

  • Assisted Living Manager Certified License
  • CPR/First-Certified
  • Medication Tech- Training
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner
  • Dementia Live Certified
  • Cognitive Care Certified
  • Broker License-Maryland and Washington, D.C.
  • Maryland Title Producer
  • Maryland and Washington, D.C, Notary
  • Leadership in Sales GCAR

Timeline

Memory Care Director

Arbor Terrace of Waugh Chapel
08.2023 - Current

Manager of Operations

Quiet Manor Assisted Living
07.2020 - 08.2023

Real Estate Broker

Essential Properties Realty Brokerage
01.2007 - Current

Entrepreneur Operation/Sales/Marketing Manager

Creative by Paula
02.2000 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Gerontology And Aging Services

University Maryland Global Campus

Certified Nursing Assistance /Med Tech Certified

Howard Community College

High School Diploma -

Potomac High School
Paula Ross-Kearney, B.S