Lori A. Poole

343 Rosa Circle,

Willow Spring, NC 27592

919-745-9336

jackals7@hotmail.com

Objective          

To obtain full-time employment and utilize and enhance my skills and abilities in a professional setting which provides exceptional service.

Experience       

Executive Director                                                                                  

Brookdale Senior Living,                                                   

 Wynwood/Clare Bridge Campus 2220 Farmington Drive,             Chapel Hill, NC 27517                                                                          From 8/26/07 to 5/5/09

Oversight of all functions of two assisted living communities, including a Special Care Unit. Responsibilities are not limited to: recruitment and retention of staff and managers, maintaining staff morale, direct and indirect supervision of all staff including coaching, counseling and performance evaluations, training and education of staff, conducting meetings, quality assurance, maintaining communication,  monitoring expenses and budget, preparing reports,  participate and assist in planning residence functions, preadmission screening, maintaining state and local compliance, oversight of healthcare management, on-call duties and enriching the lives of the residents and celebrating their successes.

Executive Director                                                                                    

Brookdale Senior Living,                                                                     Clare Bridge of Cary,
7870 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, NC
27513                                                                                             From 4/17/06 to 8/26/07

Oversight of all functions of an assisted living, Special Care Unit. Responsibilities are not limited to: recruitment and retention of staff and managers, maintaining staff morale, direct and indirect supervision of all staff including coaching, counseling and performance evaluations, training and education of staff, conducting meetings, quality assurance, maintaining communication,  monitoring expenses and budget, preparing reports,  participate and assist in planning residence functions, preadmission screening, maintaining state and local compliance, oversight of healthcare management, on-call duties and enriching the lives of the residents and celebrating their successes.

Director of Residential Services

Madison Cortland ARC, 701 Lenox Avenue, Oneida, NY 13421 From 11/1/02 to 10/24/05
Oversight of all functions of the Residential Department. Supervised 50+ staff, responsible for all personnel issues including recruiting and disciplinary action, maintaining OMRDD Regulations, ensuring safety and well-being of all consumers receiving services, acting as Representative Payee for Consumers unable to manage accounts, conducted weekly administrative meetings, managed annual budget, served on the Human Rights and Incident Review, Residential and Screenings and Admissions Committees, property development and relocations and reported to the Assistant Executive Director and assisting individuals with achieving their maximum level of independence. 

Assistant Director of Quality Assurance Madison Cortland ARC, 701 Lenox Avenue, Oneida, NY 13421 From 1/14/02 to 11/1/02
Attended formal Investigation Training from New York State, investigated all allegations of abuse and neglect reported, served on the Human Rights and Incident Review Committees, ensured safety and well-being of all consumers receiving services.

Program Manager

IBS Industries, Independence, MO

From 3/96 to 8/02

Responsible for writing individualized program plans for persons with developmental disabilities in a work setting, personnel issues, maintaining Certified Accreditation  for Rehabilitation Facilities standards, assisting individuals with achieving their maximum level of independence in a work environment.

Education/Certification   

BS Psychology                                                                                                        

BS Sociology       Park College, Kansas City, MO

Assisted Living Administrator’s License - North Carolina