Maria Barrera
San Antonio, TX
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Life Enrichment Director
Emeritus Senior Living - San Antonio, TX - September 2005 to October 2014
Responsibilities
Responsible for engaging and encouraging residents to participate in the daily activity program. Created
activity schedule/ program on weekly and monthly basis. Arranged weekly outings for residents. Which
included coordinating with a variety of locations and gathering information to ensure safety and we'll being
of residents, prior to each outing. Operated 12 passenger bus twice a week; for outings and shopping day.
Coordinated monthly events for residents and their families. As well as all events for healthcare professionals
and community. Attended weekly meetings and conference calls each month. Maintained great relationships
with resident's family members. As well as all vendors and outside healthcare professionals.
Accomplishments
Promoted twice within a little over a year. Assisted the Marketing department with tours and outside sales.
Skills Used
Coordinating and creating events with unique ideas and themes
Administrative Assistant
Emeritus Senior Living - San Antonio, TX - September 2005 to October 2014
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing front desk and lobby. Greeting all persons with a welcoming smile and attitude
Managing all calls and messages. Filing and organizing invoices, resident and employee paperwork. Created
new systems and forms for Business Office Director. Assisted with interview process. Conducted certain parts
of presentation for new employee orientation. Responsible for outgoing/ incoming mail; ensuring all invoices
and payments were received and paid. Assisted Executive Director with various projects.
Accomplishments
Promoted to Marketing Director after one year. Was given the opportunity although I did not possess a
marketing degree; which was required at time.
Skills Used
Great organization skills.
Marketing Director
Emeritus Senior Living - San Antonio, TX - September 2005 to October 2014
Responsibilities
Maintain community occupancy. Conducted tours and secured deposits. Made weekly sales calls throughout
Healthcare community. Maintained close relationships with residents and their families. Attended morning
meetings, weekly conference calls and outside training with other Marketers. Remained well educated on
new benefits, options, services pertaining to the well being of seniors citizens. Shared all new or improved
information with families by conducting short presentations.
Maintained good-working relationships with outside vendors and healthcare professionals. Networking was
key in achieving required goals set each month to increase occupancy.
Accomplishments
Increased occupancy from 75%-96% occupied in first 2 months.
Skills Used
Helped me learn and improve networking and people skills.
EDUCATION
Sandra Day O'Connor - Helotes, TX
2000 to 2003