Meaghan Garrett 12107 Silver Reef Ct. Herriman, UT. 84096msgarrett06@gmail.com 801.520.6131

OBJECTIVE__________________________________________________________________________________To provide sales and marketing strategies and support for your company while driving sales outcomes and results

QUALIFICATIONS_____________________________________________________________________________Experience with Healthcare Marketing Experience with budget development and managementExperience selling and closing non-Medicare covered services Able to delegate effectivelyAble to build and maintain relationships with referral sources Flexible with work hours and dutiesExperience with office and staff management Able to accept and apply constructive criticismExperience in professional writing and presentations Able to learn new skills quicklyStrong customer service, managerial and problem-solving skills Strong organizational and time management skillsProficient in computer applications

EDUCATION __________________________________________________________________________________ University of Utah Salt Lake City, UtahBachelor of Science, Mass Communication August 2006 Emphasis in Public Relations

WORK EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________________________Sunrise Senior Living Sandy, UtahDirector of Sales and Marketing May 2011-Current

Overseeing the sales and marketing operations, sales planning and execution for the community Leverage multiple revenue drivers to drive the top line Assess the local market to develop a marketing plan tailored to the particular geographic region Advancing leads through the sales process with the objective of reaching and maintaining budgeted occupancy and

revenue goals Generate leads and move-ins from targeted referral sources Develop sales strategies Provide marketing and sales leadership to all team members Demonstrates a strong understanding of the senior care market and Sunrise’s niche in that market

Salus Homecare Salt Lake City, UtahAccount Executive/ Marketing Director March 2010- May 2011

Generate appropriate patient referrals / admissions from customers and continue to grow the number of referrals and admissions over time

Establish and maintain professional relationships with all referral sources, including physicians, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospital personnel, including but not limited to case managers, discharge planners and other appropriate referral sources

Prioritize activities to meet monthly and quarterly growth projections Serve as pivotal liaison between customers and Salus Homecare staff Meet or exceed all growth and development targets and actively establish and maintain market awareness Program development Inside and outside sales calls to potential referral sources

Alpine Home Care and Hospice Murray, UtahCommunity Liaison/ Patient Care Coordinator April 2009- March 2010

Coordinate patient care from the hospital/SNF/ALF to home-based setting Community education

Organized and arranged for all modalities including: DME, infusion and clinical services Developed relationships with discharge planners and case managers Developed marketing material Program development

Muscular Dystrophy Association Salt Lake City, UtahDistrict Director February 2007- October 2008

Manage office staff and volunteers Prospect, recruit and service corporate and community support Manage revenue and expense budgets of approximately $1 million per annum Coordinate special events Administer local health care services programs

Muscular Dystrophy Association Salt Lake City, UtahProgram Coordinator September 2006 – February 2007

Managing temporary employees Recruit corporate sponsors Coordinate special events Solicit community support

Bremer Public Relations Salt Lake City, UtahIntern January 2006 - July 2006

Writing news releases for the firm's pro-bono clients Writing "pitch" letters, press advisories, newsletters Planning and implementing special events Communication with local and national media Assisting the president of the firm (and other counselors) in strategic planning, primarily for the pro-bono clients.)

Event Planning, Leadership and Community Experience_____________________________________________

Alzheimer’s Association Salt Lake City, UT. Foundations of Dementia Care training Gala Planning Committee Monthly volunteering

Community Health Charities of Utah Presidents CouncilSalt Lake City, UT. Attended council meetings to discuss non-profit group involvement in the community

Salt Lake Community College Job Exposition Chairperson April, 2005Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT. Lead the efforts for employer recruiting, space design, layout, and logistics Spearheaded the marketing and advertising aspects of the exposition

Fundraising for the Road Home ShelterSalt Lake City, UT. Spearheaded collection drive for the shelter

*References available upon request