Justin m. mercer
813-***-**** ( *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging sales marketing director position within an
organization that provides an opportunity for professional and personal
growth.
SUMMARY
Motivated, confident, and creative results-driven sales and marketing
director with over 10 years experience. Professional and service-oriented,
I have been responsible for, and successful in, company growth and improved
monthly sales and revenue through relationship building, strategic
planning, and a strong closing ability. Broad-based background encompasses
exceptional work ethic and commitment to organizational objectives within a
highly competitive and rapidly changing marketplace.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Interim)
02/14 - PRESENT
Advantage Home Care, Tampa, FL
. Per referral, contract basis
. Develop and nurture relationships with prospective referral sources,
community partners, and current business partners.
. Facilitate effective communication with physicians, referral sources,
and healthcare staff; responds promptly and appropriately to any
concerns
. Attends community events promoting Advantage Home Care
. Perform periodic market analysis, identify and target new and existing
services, and update management regarding activities, opportunities,
and market changes/conditions
. Maintain precise and accurate records of daily and weekly activities
and referral profiles
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 01/13-
01/14 Ivy Ridge Living, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL
. Responsible for growing census in a new, start up community
. Handled entire Move In process from initial inquiry to physical move
in
. Increased monthly Move In average from 2.5 to 7
. Decreased advertising budget by 75% while still managing to increase
census
. Created and implemented procedures, forms, and in house tracking tools
. Implemented a lead and referral tracking database
. Rebranded community; tag line, marketing collateral, advertising, etc.
. Planned and executed successful networking events
. Implemented a Move In Fee program which increased revenue and
personally collected highest MIF's to date
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
07/11-12/12
Trinity EMS, LLC, Carrollton, TX
. Responsible for maintaining and growing current business
. Cultivated new referral sources as well as maintained and built
existing relationships
. Grew wheelchair transports from 40/week to 160/week in first 3 months
. Created "Welcome Packet" for new accounts
. Responsible for planning and executing daily schedule
. Territory spanned the entire DFW area
. Took part in Baylor Hospitals "Nursing Facility Partnership" forum as
well as
Dallas Regional's Skilled Nursing Home forum
. COMPANY CLOSED
COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR
08/08-06/11 Emeritus Senior Living-Emeritus at Beckett Lake/Emeritus at
Brandon
. Responsible for maintaining and growing census
. Set Emeritus record for most collected Move In Fee's in a single month
($58,500)
. Hit 100% occupancy my first full month at the Beckett Lake community
with 11 Move In's
. Set Move In Fee record at the Brandon Community ($22,500)
. Handled entire Move In process from initial inquiry to physical move
in
. Assisted with community bed management
. Cultivated new referral sources as well as maintained current
relationships
. Planned and managed community events
. Created and implemented marketing plans
. Attended network and volunteer events
REGIONAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS/CORPORATE MARKETING/BRANDING DIRECTOR
Senior Care Group, Inc., Tampa, FL
05/06 - 08/08
. Led team of three staff; PC, Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant
. Assisted in the development and implementation of Creative Solutions
Center
. Developed and implemented CSC policies and procedures
. Developed and implemented brochures, collaterals and standardized
marketing products
. Monitored customer service and quality control
. Handled all customer service issues
. Ensured products were ordered in the highest quality, most cost
effective way
. Monitored job board and adhered to budgets for 20+ properties
. Planned and managed corporate events
. Promoted from Corporate Marketing to Branding Director of Creative
Solutions Center
. Created marketing materials, logos and designs
. Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers
. Assisted with marketing campaigns, plans and events
. Provided facility marketing support as needed
. Attended networking and volunteer activities
. Promoted from Regional Community Relations to Corporate Marketing
. Built census for growing home health agency
. Created marketing campaigns
. Worked closely with Corporate and Facility Marketing Teams
MARKETING DIRECTOR 11/04 -
05/06
Diamonds Direct, St. Petersburg, FL
. Increased and maintained client base by implementing customer-
retention program
. Created and implemented rewards program
. Wrote TV commercials and managed airing schedules
. Motivated staff by empowering individuals to be creative and self
starters
. Created marketing visuals, catalogs, websites, and advertisements
Employment prior to 2004 not relevant to marketing career has been
omitted from resume.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, AACSB TOLEDO, OHIO
B.A. Degree, Marketing
Minor: Organizational Development
REFERENCES
Professional and Personal References Available Upon Request