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Shanna Barns

Shanna Barns

New Knoxville

Summary

Visionary and performance-driven executive with over 20 years of operational leadership experience, specializing in organizational turnaround, strategic growth, team development, and cross-functional coordination. Proven ability to manage large teams, reduce turnover, implement change, and elevate key performance indicators. Adept at aligning team culture with corporate objectives, fostering high-performing environments, and managing multimillion-dollar operations. Seeking a senior leadership role where dynamic team leadership, strategic planning, and business execution can drive sustained growth and innovation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Trilogy Health Services
11.2018 - Current
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.

Community Liaison (Sales & Business Development)

HCF Management Inc.- Heritage Home Health Division
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Connected with prospects through trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking.

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

HCF Management Inc.
05.2008 - 10.2017
  • Maintained compliance with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines for benefits and developed appropriate procedures to meet nursing home objectives.
  • Provided guidance and leadership to over 267 employees in 120-bed facilities while managing day-to-day administrative tasks.
  • Managed budget of over multiple million dollars while monitoring accounts payable and receivable, billing and claims processes to obtain reimbursements.

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Adminstration

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
11-2025

Bachelor of Science - Gerontology

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
05-2008

Skills

  • Operational strategy development
  • Budget oversight and management
  • Organizational culture development
  • Change implementation strategies
  • Sales strategy implementation
  • Collaborative project engagement
  • Operational performance enhancement
  • Client relationship management
  • Workforce retention strategies
  • Staff development support

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Employer of the Year for Apollo Career Center for outstanding service to the community.
  • Best of the Region Finalists for Skilled Nursing Facility for three years in a row.
  • Bronze and Silver Quality Awards issued by the American Healthcare Association.
  • Fifth in the State of Ohio for Assisted Living Resident Satisfaction from the Ohio Department of Aging.
  • Deficiency Free Facility in Healthcare and Life Safety Surveys with the Ohio Department of Health.

Certification

  • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator- 2008 to present
  • Certified Executive for Assisted Living- 2014 to present
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant- 2002 to present

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • National Society of Leadership and Success

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefits

Timeline

Executive Director

Trilogy Health Services
11.2018 - Current

Community Liaison (Sales & Business Development)

HCF Management Inc.- Heritage Home Health Division
10.2017 - 11.2018

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

HCF Management Inc.
05.2008 - 10.2017

Master of Science - Healthcare Adminstration

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science - Gerontology

Bowling Green State University