Frank Buccitelli
Chicago, IL ***** 404-***-****
www.linkedin.com/in/frank-buccitelli-promktg ***********@*****.***
Results-Driven Marketing Executive
Brand Development Financial Management Strategic Planning
Skillful and dynamic marketing leader with 25-year proven track record of success. Deliver profitable ROI results by executing integrated marketing strategies, identifying new business partnerships, and strengthening brand identity in all collateral, web, digital and social media platforms, advertising and public relations campaigns.
New Business Development
Strategic Planning & Analysis
SEM, SEO, Website Architecture
Integrated Marketing Strategies
Collaborative Leadership
CRM Database Management
Public & Media Relations
Budgeting & Forecasting
Public Speaking & Event Planning
Qualitative & Quantitative Research
Social Media Management
Creative & Innovative Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE STEINHAUER GROUP, Madison, WI 2009 – 2011, 2016 – Present
Senior Marketing Consultant
Trusted consultant to seven clients including hospitals, retirement communities, hospice, and home health agencies, collaborating with executives to develop strategic marketing plans, recruit and train sales staff, oversee customer service and satisfaction programs, and positively impact referral development strategies.
Successfully launched several complex marketing campaigns reporting effectiveness of all direct mail, advertising, digital marketing, and special event programming.
Increased lead generation, sales conversion ratios and gross revenues by 23% for both new and long-term clients.
SIR MANAGEMENT INC., Lincolnwood, IL 2011 – 2016
Senior Marketing Director
Championed an increase in system-wide occupancy from 86% to 93% within a 12-month period.
Led all areas of marketing including, positioning development, strategy implementation, product education, customer research, collateral material design, and social media messaging.
Implemented & maintained a CRM database to strengthen prospect relationships, maximize leads, sales, & revenues.
Established SIR as the leading provider of professional Continuing Education Unit (CEU) programs in Illinois.
Decreased marketing costs by 15% in one-year by introducing design templates & efficiencies in processes.
VISTACARE HOSPICE/ODYSSEY, Scottsdale, AZ & Dallas, TX 2007 – 2009
Regional Vice President of Sales
Oversaw 14 sales representatives in five states, providing training and education resulting in a 17% increase in hospice referrals and service utilization; and a 15% improvement in conversion rates.
Engineered increases in key strategic partnerships with senior housing and healthcare providers throughout region.
Facilitated bi-annual marketing and sales training programs for national sales and management personnel.
EMORY-WESLEY WOODS CCRC, Atlanta-Newnan, GA 2005 – 2007
Director of Sales and Marketing
Accomplished a complete re-branding of organization including new website, direct mail campaign, and all marketing communication materials.
Increased occupancy by 25% in independent & assisted living, Alzheimer’s & skilled nursing units in 14 months.
Developed a Priority Prospect program utilizing ‘Peer Selling’ techniques at bi-monthly cocktail hours and quarterly steak, and educational dinner programs.
FRANCISCAN COMMUNITIES/FSCSC, Chicago, IL 2000 – 2005
Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing
Secured a 15% census increase in 14 properties within a 24-month period.
Achieved 75% pre-sales bond requirement for three new CCRC development projects.
Established new corporate brand identity, implementing new logos, font standards, and design templates for 14 facilities, and created a corporate graphic standards manual for continued compliance.
Built the first sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, and customer service functions within the system, recruiting and managing 18 people in corporate, regional, and property specific marketing rolls.
SERVICEMASTER SENIOR LIVING SERVICES, Memphis, TN 1997 – 2000
Regional Director of Operations and Marketing
Achieved a 15% decrease in operational expenses and a 20% increase in occupancy.
Managed portfolio of five corporate owned and seven management contract properties.
Guided training, recruitment, and retention of operation and sales staff for 15 properties in region.
Direct all aspects of property management, finances, and marketing for 15 facilities.
HEALTHSTAR MANAGED CARE CORPORATION, Chicago, IL 1993 – 1997
Corporate Director of Marketing
Drove a 25% increase of network utilization with existing PPO, EPO, and HMO products.
Developed new health insurance product for part-time employees.
Obtained 300 new physician and health provider contracts, positively impacting product line offerings.
Built the corporate sales and marketing department, growing personnel from one employee to 16, staffed at five state offices & regional rep based at corporate office.
Previous experience as an advertising agency executive in the business-to-business arena and as corporate director of public relations for an acute care hospital system.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Science Degree in Communications, Northwestern University (one year complete)
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing & Public Relations, The University of Akron, OH
Certified Marketing Professional (CMP), Life Services Network
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
ASTER AWARDS
HEALTHCARE MARKETING REPORT AWARDS
MATURE ADULT MEDIA AWARDS
Judges Choice: Referral Development
Silver Winner: Corporate Brochure
Gold Award: Corporate Brochure
Gold Winner: Direct Mail Campaigns
Merit Winner: Logo/Letterhead Design
Silver Award: Outdoor Billboard
Gold Winner: Logo Design
Merit Winner: Referral Development
Bronze Award: Direct Mail Advertising
Merit Winner: Corporate Brochure
Merit Winner: Outdoor Transit/Billboard
ADVERTISING AGE
PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY of Chicago
Merit Award: Physician Referral Program
Silver Trumpet Award: Annual Report