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Part-time role overseeing operations of an online learning platform which offers courses and continuing education credits to healthcare professionals (nurses, social workers, nursing home administrators, etc.) Teach the Certified Assisted Living Certification course as well as the Nursing Home Administrator licensing course.Areas of specialty include Policy and Procedures, Budgets and Finance, and Life-Safety Code.Noted accomplishments:• Introduced technology and automation thereby increasing course enrollments tenfold every 12-months • Have increased sales revenue YOY by over 30%• Helped bring the business from a mom & pop shop to a thriving business operation

Oversee the day-to-day operation of newly opened 100-bed, 85-unit Assisted Living Residence. Noted accomplishments:• Ramp up census growth from 40% to 100% occupancy.• Maintain high standards of service and care.• Implement systems and processes to ensure consistency in the delivery of services, while meeting or exceeding the goals for the bottom line.• Exceed budgeted financial goals by a 2% positive variance

Manage and oversee operation of a 60-bed Assisted Living and a 120-unit Independent Living Community. Continue to successfully implement a number of programs which improve the quality of life and services for the residents. Lead and maintain a strong team of dedicated individuals with a focus on positive outcomes and quality resident care. Strong financial acumen and excellent sales and marketing experience with proven results.Noted accomplishments:• 2 consecutive years of deficiency-free NJ DHSS surveys• Increaesd overall occupancy and maintained 98% occupancy in Independent Living and 95% occupancy in Assisted Living• Consistently exceeded budgeted revenue projections and underspent controllable budgeted expenses• Introduced technology and software to streamline business processes and improve overall operation efficiency• Focus on website and search engine optimization resulted in annual web inquiries increasing from 0 in 2009 to 38 in 2011 and 50 YTD 2012 – making internet inquiries our second highest referall source!• Implemented close to $1 million in capital improvements to exterior and interior of buildings to maintain competitive edge and to provide a much-overdue facelift• Noted improvements in employee morale, employee retention and resident satisfaction

Administrator for a 96 bed ALF and Assistant Administrator for the 86 bed LTC and Skilled Nursing Facility component of Renaissance Gardens. Responsible for monthly financial reporting, resident and employee satisfaction as well as maintaining facility within State and Federal operating guidelines. Directly oversaw dining services, programming, laundry and housekeeping services as well as the social work department. Created and managed an operating budget in excess of $15 million. Successfully implemented a number of programs which improved the quality of life and services for the residents.Noted accomplishments: • Led a multi-community Tactical Leadership team through implementation of a company wide ‘Green’ initiative now available throughout all Erickson Retirement Communities• Seabrook Village Leader of the Quarter award for the first quarter of 2008• Implemented a number of successful employee recognition programs• Successfully exceeded budgeted census and revenue targets while meeting or reducing budgeted expenses for four consecutive years

Enrolled in Maryland AIT program. Assisted in all aspects of operation of a 244 bed Skilled Nursing Facility & 136 bed Assisted Living Facility. Participated in entire survey process. Planned, coordinated and implemented new HIPAA regulations in-service for 800 employees. Handled family concerns and complaints with positive results. Prepared and reviewed monthly operating statements of both the Nursing Facility and the Assisted Living Facility. Numerous other financial and operational projects completed successfully.