Principal and Founder of Aging Services Consultants (ASC) [pronounced "Ask"]; a consultancy committed to delivering expert advisement on medical care options and community-based resources. ■ Actively support clients by providing targeted healthcare assessments, coordinating medical visits, advising on medication management practices, evaluating senior living placement options, and referring clients/family members to vetted and trusted community resources.

Health care partner and client advocate though Life Care Solutions. Responsibilities included: ■ Researched and provided consultative advisement to clients regarding medical care options; routinely discussing viable and time-sensitive medical care choices best aligned with each client’s goals and objectives. ■ Contributed as an intermediary between clients, clinical care teams, pharmacists, home care agencies, nursing homes, and families; ensuring total transparency through the… Show more Health care partner and client advocate though Life Care Solutions. Responsibilities included: ■ Researched and provided consultative advisement to clients regarding medical care options; routinely discussing viable and time-sensitive medical care choices best aligned with each client’s goals and objectives. ■ Contributed as an intermediary between clients, clinical care teams, pharmacists, home care agencies, nursing homes, and families; ensuring total transparency through the referral of providers and facilitation of decision-making processes. ■ Served as Medical Power of Attorney for numerous clients in the absence of their families due to geographic distance or other issues surrounding familial separation. ■ Gained extensive knowledge on medical aid in dying options within Colorado; assisted one client through an extremely difficult and complicated period in his life. Show less

Served as a term-limited interim consultant to support the administration of an assisted living community. Responsible for directing the day to day operations to include: ■ Human Resource Management - Co-managed a staff of 35 professionals to include nursing staff, care providers, and facility managers; overseeing hiring and training in addition to performance management and company-initiated terminations. ■ Marketing and Community Relations - Primary contact for staff, residents… Show more Served as a term-limited interim consultant to support the administration of an assisted living community. Responsible for directing the day to day operations to include: ■ Human Resource Management - Co-managed a staff of 35 professionals to include nursing staff, care providers, and facility managers; overseeing hiring and training in addition to performance management and company-initiated terminations. ■ Marketing and Community Relations - Primary contact for staff, residents, family members, prospects, community organizations, and the public; promoting positive relations and enhancing community image. Developed educational workshops engaging the public, family members, residents and staff in meaningful dialogs.■ Business Office - Maintained resident long term care contracts ensuring residents receive monthly insurance reimbursements.■ Life Enrichment - Prioritized resident satisfaction and retention levels by fostering and encouraging staff creativity delivering the highest quality of services and resolving complex issues in a resident focused manner. Created special events involving the community, residents, family, and staff.■ Operations and Care Coordination - Enforced policies and procedures while ensuring facility compliance in accordance with federal and state assisted living licensing requirements. Show less

Performed the following functions as a Senior Community Service Employment Program Administrator:■ Wrote and reviewed federal grants, assuring compliance by contractors and writing state plan; direct responsibility to DOL for all SCSEP activities within the State. ■ Spokesperson for division programs, creating division marketing plan. National presenter responsible for presentations such as: Collaboration among Public and Private Entities, and the AT Network. Produced brochures… Show more Performed the following functions as a Senior Community Service Employment Program Administrator:■ Wrote and reviewed federal grants, assuring compliance by contractors and writing state plan; direct responsibility to DOL for all SCSEP activities within the State. ■ Spokesperson for division programs, creating division marketing plan. National presenter responsible for presentations such as: Collaboration among Public and Private Entities, and the AT Network. Produced brochures, DVD, and a variety of marketing materials. Guest speaker on local television and radio programs. Show less

Recruited to perform a multi-function role for the Colorado State Department of Human Services serving in the following capacities:■ Administrator, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act grant (MIPPA): Accountable for writing quarterly and final reports to the National Council on Aging; oversight of five SHIP grantees for LIS & MSP.■ Aging and Adult Services: Assist in fiscal oversight and program development of the 16 Area Agencies on Aging. Saved the State $130,000… Show more Recruited to perform a multi-function role for the Colorado State Department of Human Services serving in the following capacities:■ Administrator, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act grant (MIPPA): Accountable for writing quarterly and final reports to the National Council on Aging; oversight of five SHIP grantees for LIS & MSP.■ Aging and Adult Services: Assist in fiscal oversight and program development of the 16 Area Agencies on Aging. Saved the State $130,000 in 2015. Show less

Administrative spokesperson, fundraiser, and director of voluntary services. Community liaison for all public functions.■ Developed relationships with media outlets to include newspapers, radio and television. ■ Created nursing home brochure, volunteer handbook, resident handbook, and advertisements. ■ Implemented a comprehensive contribution program. Raised over $200K in funds and in-kind gifts. ■ Created and administered a successful volunteer program. Developed a… Show more Administrative spokesperson, fundraiser, and director of voluntary services. Community liaison for all public functions.■ Developed relationships with media outlets to include newspapers, radio and television. ■ Created nursing home brochure, volunteer handbook, resident handbook, and advertisements. ■ Implemented a comprehensive contribution program. Raised over $200K in funds and in-kind gifts. ■ Created and administered a successful volunteer program. Developed a computerized volunteer tracking program. Trained volunteers and assisted in placement of volunteers. Show less

Public spokesperson for Minnesota Veterans Nursing Home. ■ Developed relationships with media, community, and public officials. Created public relations campaigns. National media exposure through creative programming “On the Road Again with Jason Davis.” Solicited and raised funds from a variety of service organizations and individuals. ■ Raised $1M in cash and in-kind gifts. Developed and coordinated Planned Giving Program for the State's Veteran's Homes. Utilizing donated… Show more Public spokesperson for Minnesota Veterans Nursing Home. ■ Developed relationships with media, community, and public officials. Created public relations campaigns. National media exposure through creative programming “On the Road Again with Jason Davis.” Solicited and raised funds from a variety of service organizations and individuals. ■ Raised $1M in cash and in-kind gifts. Developed and coordinated Planned Giving Program for the State's Veteran's Homes. Utilizing donated funds, developed major projects for the residents’ needs and comforts. ■ Created the organization’s first volunteer program. Oversaw ongoing recruitment, training, selection and placement of over 100 active volunteers. Chaired the Volunteer Committee and Designated Contribution Committee. Show less

Policy development and implementation. ■ Designated as public spokesperson for the Commission. ■ Created and facilitated long and short range planning meetings. ■ Initiated the first employee evaluation system. ■ Served for 9 years on a nine county Area Agency on Aging joint powers board.