George Vera

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Senior Living Professional with a record of accomplishment in growing lease pace, census, and NOI while managing cost and acting with trust and integrity. CAREER HISTORY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ALDEN GARDENS OF WATERFORD (ASSISTED LIVING)

(1/2021 – Present)

Accountable for leading the day-to-day operations and sales of 104 apartment assisted living community including full profit and loss responsibility of an $8 million budget.

Direct supervisory responsibility for team members in order to create and maintain a highly functioning team environment, maintain high customer satisfaction, and ensure a quality-oriented workforce.

Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, and focuses on creating a safe working and living environment.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR

SENIOR STAR WEBER PLACE

(8/2018 – 11/2020)

Increased average lease pace and occupancy as a direct contributor and through a sales team

Grew memory care census by 31% in 7 months while reducing sales operating cost by 20%

Improved sales process and efficiency by streamlining functions - working "smarter"

Re-message sales by focusing on specific diagnosis, readmissions and outliers of local hospitals based on analytical data.

Strategic/Tactical concentration on...People, Process and Product.

Part of leadership team that increased NOI from 9% to 33% in 9 months DIRECTOR OF SALES

AUTUMN LEAVES

(10/2016 – 8/2018)

YTD Doubled “gross” move ins from previous year

On target to double total “gross” move ins from previous year

Developed strategic partnerships with referral sources that have contributed to increased awareness and move in’s.

Strengthen relationships and communication with key referral sources

Led the "charge" and awarded 2017 Best of Bolingbrook Business" in the Health & Fitness category.

Out of the box thinker who loves a challenge.

DIRECTOR OF SALES

FAST HEAT

(10/2014 – 8/2015)

Reporting to the Owner/CEO of a family owned company that manufactures hot runner controllers for the plastic injection molding industry after years of declining and stagnant sales, I was hired to bring sales level back up while improving the relationship with the national independent sales representative network. During the first nine months, sales grow by 35%-40% percent; company was on track with its annual sales goal/target and relations with rep groups improved greatly. An area that needed improvement was in the sales value proposition. For many years, the company was product driven instead of value driven. Seeing the need to approach the market differently and to address specific customer needs, I was responsible for changing the value proposition that was customer centered.

George Vera

630-***-****

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SALES CONSULTANT

ENTREPRENEUR

(8/2012 – 10/2014)

Independent sales consultant working in a number of industries ranging from …. professional services, industrial manufacturing, home improvement, automotive, energy, recreational vehicle and printing to help establish sales strategy, sales management and sales process.

Grew sales pipe line for energy Management Company from $0 to $500k in first two months

Created sales strategy for home remodeling company that resulted in an 80% increased closing ratio

Average ROI of 28% selling recreational vehicles VICE PRESIDENT SALES & SERVICE

BELLA BAGNO INC.

(7/2011 – 8/2012)

With sales "flat-lined" for the past 7 years, this family owned business needed to get the company back on track again. During my time the company experienced an 8% growth in year one. 10% of that growth came through the restructuring of contracts and additional services created and introduced to the top three customers. Bella Bagno is a family owned business specializing in the distribution of janitorial products and hygienic toilet seat to building managers and property managers. They also manufacture patented urinal mats, airport security runners and

“wanding” mats.

MANAGING PARTNER

A & E PARTNERS

(6/2007 – 7/2011)

Start-up international management consultant firm that specialized in operational process improvements using Lean Manufacturing and helping companies reduce product cost by using Value Analysis/Value Engineering. On one particular project in the industrial manufacturing space, we uncovered a $2.7 million opportunity to reduce cost using the VaVe approach without compromising the function of the product. VICE PRESIDENT NORTH AMERICA

ARGO CONSULTING

(9/2001 – 6/2007)

Reporting to the CEO/Chairman of the Board with "dotted" line to President of a start-up International management consulting firm specializing in implementing strategies to improve profitability in both the manufacturing and services industry using Lean Manufacturing and TPS. I was responsible for an international team of telemarketers, business development, marketing and account executives.

During my time, the company grew by double-digits four consecutive years in a roll from $0 - $3 million while providing impressive results for its clients. The CEO called George a “pit bull” for his determination and tenacity while the President called him a “rain maker”.

EDUCATION

Wright College, Chicago Illinois…Accounting Major with emphasis on Management Accounting. Over the years, continue to stay current in accounting practices and reporting tools with an emphasis on…. Quick Books, Quicken and SAP.

Moody Bible Institute, Chicago Illinois…. Majored in Theology with an emphasis on urban evangelism

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