Sara McAda, MBA

Experience

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  Comfort Care Provicers, LLC

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2013

  Home Health Aide

  Provided personalized in-home support to clients, assisting with daily living activities tailored to their individual needs. My responsibilities included meal preparation, light housekeeping, personal care, running errands, and facilitating light exercise. Each client’s care plan was customized to ensure comfort, independence, and well-being.

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  Lander University

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2016

  Administrative Assistant

  Assisted the Director of Student Activities with day-to-day operations including scheduling meetings, promoting campus activities, answering phone calls & emails, and organizing paperwork for over 60 clubs & organizations on Lander University’s campus.

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  Comfort Care Providers, LLC

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  Administrative Assistant

  Served as a key point of contact for clients and their case managers, ensuring clear and effective communication. I provided exceptional customer service, matched clients with suitable home health aides, coordinated monthly nurse visits, advertised job openings, and assisted with employee interviews to support seamless agency operations.

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  Self Regional Healthcare

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Student Intern

  I worked as a intern in Human Resources at Self Regional Hospital directly under the Vice President of HR. I gained experience in a variety of departments including recruiting, hiring, event planning, and employee health.

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  Waterstone on Augusta - a WoodBine Senior Living Community

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

  Executive Assistant

  Responsible for greeting potential residents, families, visitors, managing both external and internal calls, and taking and communicating messages. I provided an overview of community information to those inquiries in support of the Director of Community Relations and Executive Director. I was the 3rd employee hired at Waterstone On Augusta, so I had a wonderful experience opening a brand new community from the ground up.

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  Phoenix Senior Living

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2021

  Oversaw all aspects of community life for a 60-bed Memory Care community. I provided strategic leadership in financial and clinical management, ensuring operational efficiency, quality resident care, and a thriving community environment. 60 bed memory care community. Helped grow community census over 25% in 7 months to achieve 100% occupancy for the first time in over 2 years post-covid lockdown. Responsible for overseeing the financial and human resources operations of the community. Managed all financial aspects, including accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), and petty cash. Led human resources functions such as recruiting, hiring, and employee orientation to ensure a well-supported and efficient team. Responsible for the planning and execution of engaging programming activities, coordinated volunteer efforts, and managed marketing events. My role focused on enhancing the quality of life for residents while fostering community engagement and awareness.

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Associate Executive Director

    Oct 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Program and Outreach Director

    Dec 2017 - Oct 2019
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  Blake Management Group

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  Executive Director

  Oversaw all aspects of community life for a 114-bed Assisted Living and Memory Care community. I provided strategic leadership in financial and clinical management, ensuring operational efficiency, quality resident care, and a thriving community environment.

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  Lander University

  Jun 2024 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  I teach Professional Development to LU Online Business students, focusing on resume building, interview preparation, and essential soft skills to enhance career readiness and professional success.

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  Greenville Chamber

  Jul 2024 - now

  Investor Engagement Manager