- Design and implemented brand marketing- Contribute to the success of this assisted living facility by fulfilling multiple administrative, management, marketing, and activity planning roles.- Facilitator of educational seminars with professionals (internal medicine, family practice, specialists, and senior groups) to conduct “lunch and learn” programs for small to large groups of up to 75 medical staff members.- Planned, coordinated and conducted professional speaking events onsite and offsite. Including collaboration with professional educators, host organizations and media; developed publicity information while overseeing implementation of events, including open house, educational events, community fundraisers, lunch and learns, virtual dementia tours.- Grew census to 100% - Manage business office operations, as needed, with accountability for handling background/reference checks for new hires, payroll, accounts payable, updating files, and assisting with state inspections. - Plan and organize activities at the facility that encourage participation and involvement of all residents.- Implement marketing efforts to build name recognition and increase new resident referrals that involve organizing and participating in professional networking events, educational seminars, and tours of the facility.- Serve as a front-line representative of the assisted living facility by developing relationships with healthcare professionals, prospective residents, and local-area organizations that could provide new leads.- Provide support and represent the Executive Director to assisted living and memory care communities to others.

- Manage all aspects of operations of the business including financial, budgeting, purchasing, human resources, public relations, and administrative activities.- Maximize profitability and efficiency by ensuring the timely execution of financial reporting, cash flow planning, new project evaluation, banking, advertising, pricing, and any other management related responsibilities.- Generate revenue growth by closing deals for this independent, custom home sales firm selling Jim Barna Log and Timber Homes by developing relationships with prospective clients and providing exceptional customer service through attentiveness and extensive product knowledge.- Research, develop, and implement marketing plans; negotiate cost estimates; and maintain contact with clients/builders throughout building projects.- Form partnerships with companies to provide the most attractive products/offers for customers.- Developed and analyzed marketing plans to grow business and expand market presence.- Team member of projects that won Home Design Awards thru the National Log Homebuilder Association.- Worked with international client on design plan, product selection, ordering and shipping.

Sales Representative (2004-2007) / Regional Sales Manager (2001-2004) / Executive Assistant to VP of Marketing and Sales (19990 - 2001) - Promoted through the above three roles and established a strong record of annual sales performance for one of the largest and most innovative log home manufacturers in the United States. - Worked closely with all managing department to over see operations for the regional sales office and was instrumental in developing new policies/procedures that improved office efficiency. - Strategically coordinated activities with clients and project managers on purchasing and distribution of home building materials to the job site to ensure that construction projects remained on schedule. - Recognized as a five-time Million Dollar Producer Award winner in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 for achieving top sales with the company; and won the 2001 Rookie of the Year Award. - Personally generated 18.5% of company sales over a six-year period (company average $ 7 million). - Represented the company and developed leads with potential clients through trade shows and networking groups to educate potential home buyers on the value and quality of homes. - Ranked # 2 out of 43 sales offices in 2005 through 2007 and was #4 out of 42 sales offices nationwide in 2002 & 2003. - Established a strong record of annual sales performance for one of the largest and most innovative log home manufacturers in the United States. - Closed new deals by managing all aspects of a long sales cycle from new clients account acquisitions to finalizing the sale that included customer contact, follow-up on leads, presentation, proposal, negotiations and closing.

- Managed activities at Bandy Creek Stables, a National Park Service concessionaire in Big South Fork NRRA.- Directed and planned short-term projects- Developed and implemented policies, procedures and business practices to improve operating efficiency.- Managed customer relations- Maintained government policies and procedures related to operations.- Recruited, trained and monitored employees.- Developed, monitored, and implemented operations and maintenance plans and reservations systems.- Communicated with government officials to determine optimal practices for the operation.Achievements- Increased sales volume 43% in 1996 and 1997.