Responsible for the overall leadership, management, and success of a memory care community specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Ensures the highest quality of care, regulatory compliance, financial stability, and staff development; fosters a compassionate, person-centered environment; oversees daily operations; develops policies and programs; ensures licensing and health standards compliance; liaises with corporate leadership and regulatory bodies; maintains relationships with healthcare providers and community partners; drives occupancy through marketing and outreach; manages the budget and staffing; maintains audit-ready records; leads safety and emergency preparedness initiatives.

Director of Memory Care at Ella Springs Senior Living Community

July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2024

Led the Memory Care department with metric-driven, person-centered care tailored to each resident's cognitive abilities. Designed dementia programming addressing six Neurocognitive domains; built strong relationships with families, physicians, hospice teams, and vendors; set daily agenda, delegated caregiver responsibilities, and instituted staff training in dementia care; participated in weekly executive meetings to address budget, census, and outreach.

Director of Memory Care at Avanti Senior Living

June 1, 2018 - September 30, 2022

Designed and implemented cognitive programming to improve quality of life for residents with dementia; communicated with families on care plans; focused on nutrition, pain management, and social engagement; integrated evidence-based practices and dementia care training; supported marketing, census management, and cross-functional collaboration; engaged in daily senior management activities.

Substitute Teacher at The Charter Substitute Teacher Network

January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018

Provided classroom instruction and managed the learning environment; delivered complete lesson plan reports to returning teachers detailing student behavior and performance.

Enrichment Leader at Belmont Village

January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016

Provided daily activity programming for Memory Enrichment, facilitated activities for residents with cognitive disabilities, and ensured person-centered programming within a structured day. Administered MOCA assessments to guide individualized programming; planned topics spanning history, science, languages, and arts; maintained documentation and communication with supervisors, nurses, and families.

Freelance Writer/Editor/Proofreader at MMAwreckage.com

January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016

Credentialed MMA journalist with experience covering live fight cards, with play-by-play work published in online MMA outlets.

Freelance Writer/Editor/Proofreader at Fightbookmma.com

January 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016

Credentialed MMA journalist with experience covering live fight cards and providing post-event content.

Substitute Teacher at The Charter Substitute Teacher Network

January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018

Provided classroom instruction and managed the learning environment.

Freelance Writer/Editor/Proofreader at Firststopfantasy.com

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Staff writer for mixed martial arts online periodical; produced articles and edited content.

Detention Officer at Harris County Sheriff's Office

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Care, custody and control of detainees; monitored activities and documented inmate behavior; assisted in operations of IPC, searches, and data systems.

Freelance Writer/Editor/Proofreader at Demand Media Studios

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Lifestyles writer focusing on fitness and fashion for online publications, including features in Houston Chronicle and Livestrong.

Freelance Writer/Editor/Proofreader at Profightingfans.com

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Wrote for online MMA publication; covered events and contributed articles.

Personal Trainer at Vanderbilt YMCA

January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2012

Specialized in coaching executives and international officials; customized programs; one-on-one and group sessions; emphasized form, function, and biomechanics; built long-term client relationships.

Consultant at Vanderbilt YMCA

January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2012

Research, writing, procurement, and prep work for seminars and presentations; thematic analysis; development of position papers; coordination with clients.

Intern at Foreign Policy Association

January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993

Reported on international conflicts, policy issues; helped recruit diplomats for seminars and maintain relations with consular missions.

Public Relations at Findusco

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992

Helped develop public relations campaigns to enhance company profile in Haiti; contributed to campaigns and communications.