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Taylor Salava

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Results-driven healthcare professional with an MBA in Healthcare Management (expected May 2025) and over a decade of experience in talent acquisition, sales, and administrative leadership. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, driving strategic recruitment initiatives, and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in healthcare administration, recruitment strategy, and project management, with proficiency in Workday, ServiceNow, Paradox, Yello, and Microsoft Office. Committed to advancing healthcare organizational success through innovative solutions, team-building, and a passion for patient-centered care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Advisor

Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2022 - Current
  • Consult with managers on recruitment plans, assisting them with defining precise job skill specifications and the appropriate sourcing strategy
  • Identification of a sufficient number of candidates and the selection of high-quality hires
  • Candidate screening via phone call, Webex, etc., & interview scheduling
  • Present offers to candidates and complete all administration in connection with closing off each role
  • Evaluate internal equity and determine appropriate starting wages to be offered to new hires
  • Proficient in Workday, ServiceNow, Paradox, Yello, Microsoft Office

Insurance Sales Agent

Wilcoxon Insurance, Inc.
Sioux Falls, SD
04.2019 - 05.2023
  • Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, or specialized policies such as marine and farm/crop
  • Call on policyholders to deliver and explain the policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries
  • Managed team of service and sales associates
  • Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients
  • Generated over $1,025,000 in personal, commercial, and life insurance policies within 4 years in the industry
  • Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage

Membership Sales

Greatlife Golf & Fitness
Sioux Falls, SD
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisted with developing innovative strategies for increasing membership sales.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive membership sales strategies to increase overall organizational growth.
  • Generated reports on membership sales performance for management review.
  • Analyzed financial data on a regular basis to identify trends in membership sales growth or decline.
  • Assisted with membership sales to promote club programs and activities.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in the membership sales process.

Rover (Weeknights/Weekend Supervisor)

Parks and Recreation
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2016 - 10.2018

• Supervise local community centers, weeknight sports leagues, ice rinks, swimming pools, and other park-related activities on weekends and weeknights
• Responsible for developing and communicating daily reports, along with calculating and making daily deposits
• Provide assistance and educational outreach to local clubs, boards, committees, organizations, and other special interest groups regarding the department's services and seasonal employment opportunities

Intern

Brookings Health System
Brookings, SD
01.2018 - 02.2018
  • Shadowed/Interned under the CEO of Brookings Health System
  • Project Coordinator for Medical Staff Development Plan
  • Shadowed various Department Heads and locations throughout the organization, including long-term care facility, SPD, Human Resources, Finance, etc.

Education

MBA - Health Care Administration

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD
05-2018

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Time-management
  • Self-management
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving
  • Multi-tasking
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

Timeline

Talent Advisor

Sanford Health
05.2022 - Current

Insurance Sales Agent

Wilcoxon Insurance, Inc.
04.2019 - 05.2023

Membership Sales

Greatlife Golf & Fitness
04.2018 - 07.2019

Intern

Brookings Health System
01.2018 - 02.2018

Rover (Weeknights/Weekend Supervisor)

Parks and Recreation
08.2016 - 10.2018

MBA - Health Care Administration

University of Sioux Falls

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Augustana University
Taylor Salava