
Timeline
About me
Owner of Zen Senior Solutions | Senior Placement Advisor | Senior Industry Resource Provider | Dementia Care Specialist
Education

Depaul university
1990 - 1991Communications freshman year
Columbia college chicago
1991 - 1993Cinematography and film/video production and theater arts sophomore & juniorPerformed in multiple theatrical productions and wrote, directed and produced student films.
Experience

Total woman gym and day spa
May 2003 - Sept 2015As RM of multiple stores I directed all areas of daily gym and spa operations of 7+ clubs in a large geographic area while ensuring five-star customer service to members and guests. Fiscally responsible for profitability and consistently exceeding 16 million annual revenue in luxury retail sales and services. As GM I directed all areas of daily gym and spa operations while ensuring five-star customer service to members and guests. Fiscally responsible for profitability and exceeding 3 million annual revenue in luxury retail sales and services per location.
Regional Sales & Operations Manager
Jun 2012 - Sept 2015Regional General Manager & Fitness Manager
May 2003 - Jun 2012

Adia in-home care
Oct 2015 - Oct 2018Executive account managerCultivated new client accounts, network marketing, referral growth, client assessments, and market expansion. Surpassed weekly and monthly target sales goals and increased new client acquisition by 50%.• Built and maintained high-level contacts with prospective customers, business and project partners, identified prospects, proposal preparations, etc. • Promote services to healthcare systems, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and all senior-focused industries to create referral partnerships• Managed client accounts, performed client assessments, active cold and warm calls to potential clients• Participated in Community Outreach and Philanthropy Programs with emphasis on market exposure and brand definition Show less

Mydna cancer testing
Jan 2019 - Sept 2019Independent contractor/distributor• Provide hereditary genetic testing to patients for any possible hereditary cancer genes that they may carry (CGX), also provide pharmacogenetic screening (PGX) test which examines how the patient is metabolizing any prescription drugs they may be on to determine if they are taking the correct medication at the right dosage for their personal genetic makeup• Participate in, create, and administer events focused on 55-79 age demographic• Actively involved in senior-focused community establishments and events• Establish partnerships with physicians Show less

Silverado
Jul 2019 - Jun 2021Director, family and community ambassadorLove is greater than fear! At Silverado we give LIFE in a social model environment to those affected by memory-impairing diseases.My role as Community Ambassador is to drive census growth in the community by forging and strengthening relationships with new and existing referral sources while embodying Silverado’s LOVE > fear philosophy.

Silverado beverly place memory care community
Jun 2021 - May 2023Director, senior community ambassador | greater los angeles area
Zen senior solutions
May 2023 - nowFounder and ceo, senior placement specialstA specialized senior placement agency committed to guiding families with care and compassion. We assist seniors and their families in finding the right living options, whether they’re seeking an independent lifestyle without the responsibilities of homeownership or require a higher level of care due to Alzheimer’s or dementia. We cover all types of senior living needs.

Tandem care
May 2024 - Oct 2024Area director of business developmentTemporary position dedicated to managing business development and establishing strategic partnerships to support the growth of a new home care model across Southern California.
Licenses & Certifications

National council for certified personal trainers
National commission for certifying agencies
Cpr/aed adult/child/infant
American safety training institueOct 2014
Elite personal trainer
Health & fitness inc.May 2003
Certified dementia practitioner
National council of certified dementia practitioners - nccdpAug 2022
Hipaa security for business associates
Hipaa.comJun 2019
Hipaa privacy for business associates
Hipaa.comJun 2019%20International%20Sports%20Sciences%20Association.webp)
Sports nutrition
(issa) international sports sciences association
Volunteer Experience
Fundraising Coordinator
Issued by American Heart Association
Associated with Shannon Mann, CDP, CSSOrganized mulitple blood drives
Issued by Cedars-Sinai
Associated with Shannon Mann, CDP, CSSSupported cause through fundraising and joining the walk
Issued by March of Dimes
Associated with Shannon Mann, CDP, CSSTeam Leader for 5k
Issued by Susan G. Komen
Associated with Shannon Mann, CDP, CSSChapter Lead
Issued by Foundation for Senior Services on Oct 2022
Associated with Shannon Mann, CDP, CSSVolunteer Community Educator
Issued by Alzheimer's Association® on Oct 2023
Associated with Shannon Mann, CDP, CSSFundraising Participant
Issued by Alzheimer's Association® on Aug 2019
Associated with Shannon Mann, CDP, CSS
Languages
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
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