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Tabitha McCray

Houston,TX

Summary

Client-focused professional with 15+ years of customer-facing experience across the healthcare and automotive industries. Over the past five years, I have built expertise in hospice, home care, senior care management, and community outreach. Skilled in leadership, operation management, referral development, strategic account growth, and compliance oversight. Recognized for a balance of clinical insight with empathy to support families at their most vulnerable time. Building trusted partnerships and guiding families through difficult decisions. Seeking to apply relationship-building, marketing, and leadership skills in management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Business Development Manager

The Care Team Hospice
06.2025 - Current

Promoted into a regional role to oversee business development efforts across a broader territory, driving census growth in underperforming markets.

  • Maintain current top accounts and meet personal target goals.
  • Guide and support a team of business development team, setting clear expectation and strengthen referral networks.
  • Build and maintain relationships with healthcare systems, senior communities, and hospitals.
  • Collaborate cross with clinical leadership to ensure seamless admissions, and compliance with hospice regulations.
  • Report performance metrics to leadership, adjusting strategies to consistently exceed territory growth goals.
  • Recognized for expanding territory performance in areas previously producing minimal referrals.

Business Development Manager

The Care Team Hospice
08.2022 - Current
  • Established and maintained strong referral sources with physicians, hospitals, and senior living communities
  • Assisted in compassionate care and education to families navigating end-of-life care for their loved ones
  • Managed approximately 30 to 50 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day
  • Consistently met and exceeded monthly referral and admission goals through targeted outreach and account management.
  • Managed clinical intake, pre-admission screenings, and insurance verification to ensure accurate and timely admissions.
  • Represented hospice at networking events, health fairs, and community programs, building brand visibility and trust.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Physician Navigator

PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Reviewed patient records, conducted pre-admission screenings, and coordinated physician approvals.
  • Created admission report for patient evaluation into IPR
  • Managed referral pipeline from inquiry to hospital admission.
  • Marketed rehabilitation services to hospitals and post-acute providers.
  • Strengthened referral relationships using account-based strategies and CRM tools.
  • Manager a high call volume and grow census at a rapid rate

Community Relations Manager

Friendly Faces Senior Care
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Conducted in-home assessments and coordinated follow-up services.
  • Expanded agency visibility through partnerships, expos, and local outreach.
  • Grew undeveloped territory in several regions
  • Maintained and grew referral pipelines with hospitals, physicians, and assisted living communities.
  • Managed social media presence and participated in SEO/marketing campaigns.
  • Successfully grew census and expanded territory

Various Roles

Sonic Automotive
08.2012 - 07.2020
  • Assistant Service Manager / Service Advisor | Nov 2014 – Mar 2020
  • Managed repair timelines, team workflow, and client expectations in a high-volume dealership.
  • Advised customers on service needs, estimates, and preventative care.
  • Maintained top-tier CSI scores through consistent, clear communication.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Improved lead-to-sale rates through proactive digital engagement.
  • Skilled at working independently and with collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Rental Coordinator | Sept 2014 – Nov 2014
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed rental dispatch, vehicle inspections, and inventory readiness.
  • Business Development / Internet Sales | Aug 2012 – Sept 2014
  • Responded to online leads, scheduled test drives, and managed CRM conversions.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Lamar State College Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX
12-2019

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certifications:

Lamar State College Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX
12-2009

Skills

  • Leadership & Business Development
  • Senior Care Navigation & Assessments
  • Overseeing Sales Reps in Field
  • Strategic Account Growth & Referral Development
  • Community Outreach & Branding
  • Clinical Intake, Insurance Verification & Pre-Admission Screening
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Operations & Client Service
  • Customer Experience & Communication
  • Conflict resolution and relationship management
  • Service Department Workflow & Satisfaction Metrics
  • CRM Systems: HCHB, ADP, Swift Ops, Epic, AIDA, Clear Care, Salesforce, E-leads
  • Microsoft Office Suite SAP Outlook ADP/CDK

References

  • Heather Lytle - VP of Business Development, The Care Team Hospice 405-229-1692
  • Chanel Williams - Administrator, Constellation Hospice 713-459-2526
  • Ron Boggia - VP Business Development, Compassus Hospice 810-304-7090

Timeline

Area Business Development Manager

The Care Team Hospice
06.2025 - Current

Business Development Manager

The Care Team Hospice
08.2022 - Current

Physician Navigator

PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022

Community Relations Manager

Friendly Faces Senior Care
07.2020 - 02.2022

Various Roles

Sonic Automotive
08.2012 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Lamar University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certifications:

Lamar State College Port Arthur
Tabitha McCray
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