To utilize my knowledge, professional experience and networking in the healthcare community to positively impact census and business development.
I have experience in various aspects of business/business development. More specifically, relating to healthcare, including:
Sales/marketing/Sales management
Sales training
Scheduling
Customer retention
Account acquisition
Service
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Liaison
AdvisaCare Hospice
Tucson
10.2024 - Current
Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Coordinated patient admissions and provided education related to hospice benefits, for families, patients, communities, and medical staff.
Assisted families in understanding benefits of early hospice treatment and health conditions that may indicate hospice eligibility.
Community liaison
Preferred Care at Home
Tucson
11.2023 - 09.2024
responsible for outside marketing to hospitals, home health agencies, physicians offices, retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities as well as developing a client base as a VA preferred provider.
I have developed a wide network of healthcare professionals within the community and manage a diverse group of referral sources.
Organized community outreach events to promote services.
Built relationships with local organizations to enhance support networks.
Community relations liaison
Charter Healthcare-Hospice
Tucson
04.2023 - 10.2023
Responsible for new patient admissions.
Servicing and managing accounts such as Hospitals, Physicians offices, skilled nursing facilities, retirement communities and adult care homes.
Community liaison
Arista Healthcare
Tucson
08.2022 - 04.2023
Responsible for acquiring new patient admissions and building relationships with case managers and social services directors at hospitals, physicians offices, skilled nursing, retirement communities, adult care homes and home health providers.
Community Liaison
Agape Hospice
Tucson
10.2021 - 05.2022
Responsibilities included marketing hospice services to adult care/senior care communities including hospitals, skilled nursing, assisted living homes, private practice physicians, memory care, and home health.
I developed and maintained strong working relationships with a large network of referral sources to earn monthly referrals and grow the hospice census.
Community Liaison
Allied Medcor Services
Tucson
05.2015 - 10.2021
Responsibilities: marketing and sales to hospitals, rehab facilities, private doctors offices, assisted living communities, and adult care homes, as well as dealing directly with patients and nurses regarding equipment training and presentation.
I was responsible for private sector business growth and patient equipment needs and evaluation/assessments.
Field Agent
American Republic Insurance Services
Tucson
10.2014 - 05.2015
Prospected in office utilizing phone sales training skills, as well as in the field to build a book of business, earning top new agent honors.
Promoted Medicare Supplement plans for retirees, and short term and long term care, along with life insurance.
Service advisor
Premier Motor Coach Services
Tucson
02.2014 - 09.2014
Responsibilities included: scheduling service appointments, setting tech. schedules, writing work orders, coordinating with manufacturer warranty and extended warranty companies, while maintaining relationships with current clientele and a long list of local vendors.
Sales/Sales Trainer/Manager
Lazydays RV
Tucson
06.2012 - 01.2014
At Lazydays, I began on the sales floor.
After 6 months of strong sales numbers, I moved to a management position in the sales support dept., where I managed employee scheduling, sales training, front desk and reception.
I then moved to a buyer position and was responsible for purchasing inventory, and managing dated inventory.
I then spent a few months in the service dept. as a service advisor.
Service adviser
Camping World RV Sales
Tucson
11.2011 - 05.2012
I was responsible for scheduling all work performed in our shop, this included delivery of sold vehicles, call in appointments, and drive in service calls.
I was responsible for the technician's work load.
I acted as a liaison between the customer and our service department.
This included personal involvement with not only our clientele, but also with our parts department and our local and national vendors.
Community Liaison
Allied Medcor Services, Inc.
11.2009 - 11.2011
I was responsible for marketing and business development.
My target markets consisted of local hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers and various doctors' offices.
I managed a large book of business, and continuously developed new referral sources, utilizing community networking, and daily sales calls.
(home medical equipment)
Sales/Sales Management
Beaudry RV
02.2000 - 08.2009
I began at Beaudry RV as a sales representative.
I worked diligently to develop a large owner base, and focused primarily on the "high line" coaches, which range in price from $250,000-$1,000,000+.
I was awarded Country Coach sales person of the year for 2002, and 2003.
In April 2004, I transferred to the service department, as a service advisor/delivery coordinator.
I was responsible for setting a daily schedule of deliveries, parts ordering, and managing technicians' work load.
In June of 2007 I transferred back to the sales department, where I managed a team of professional salespeople(15-18 team members), closed sales, and developed new business.
Education
Physical Education - psychology
University of Arizona
Exercise science - nutrition
Western New Mexico University
Skills
Patient education
Community outreach
Healthcare marketing
Customer relationship management
Referral networking
Conflict resolution
Effective communication
Public speaking
Relationship building
Problem solving
Assertiveness
Healthcare
Extracurricular Activities
WNMU baseball WNMU Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) WNMU 'Mustang Round-Up'. College athletes gave presentations at local schools, regarding Dangers of drug, and alcohol abuse, and advantages of staying in school, and furthering Education. University of Arizona Track and Field team U of A Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) U of A Smith Project. Similar to WNMU Mustang Round-Up.
Professional References
Darlyn Tobak, Controller, Allied Medcor Services, Tucson, AZ, (520) 955-1990
Steve Spears, Director of Sales, Midwest RV Center, St. Louis, MO, (520) 979-5075
James Pruett, General Manager, Freedom RV, Tucson, AZ, (520) 437-7210