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Valerie Peralta

Clinton

Summary

Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Executive Director

Health Dimensions Group
05.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced employee engagement by providing targeted training programs, mentorship opportunities, and performance incentives.
  • Championed organizational change by effectively communicating vision, strategy, goals and expectations to employees at all levels.
  • Built diverse teams of talented professionals who consistently delivered strong results under challenging conditions.
  • Managed financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to ensure fiscal responsibility and profitability targets were met or exceeded.
  • Mentored future leaders as part of succession planning efforts ensuring continued success in the ever-changing business landscape.
  • Established long-term relationships with key clients through exceptional service delivery and proactive problem resolution.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Senior Executive Director

Azura Memory Care
07.2012 - 05.2025
  • Drove operational excellence by identifying areas of improvement within the organization''s systems and processes.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives and improve overall productivity.
  • Directed marketing initiatives that increased brand awareness, generated leads, and drove sales growth.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Mentored future leaders as part of succession planning efforts ensuring continued success in the ever-changing business landscape.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Established long-term relationships with key clients through exceptional service delivery and proactive problem resolution.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix
Phoenix Az
06-2010

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Organizational development
  • Human resources management
  • Relationship building
  • Leadership development
  • Resident satisfaction
  • Operational planning
  • Client services
  • Community engagement
  • Staff management
  • Compliance and regulations
  • Quality control
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Team bonding
  • Marketing
  • Training methods
  • Team leadership, training, and development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Effective communication
  • Employee motivation

Accomplishments

  • Awarded WALA Director of the Year HeroAward for being an outstanding Director to my team of employees

Certification

  • DHS 83.15 Administrator Course, WALA - 2018
  • Certified Dementia Interpretor, Teepa Snow - 2023
  • Certified Dementia Specialist, Teepa Snow - 2024

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Executive Director

Health Dimensions Group
05.2025 - Current

Senior Executive Director

Azura Memory Care
07.2012 - 05.2025

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix

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