DAVID LARRICK
Clermont, FL
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
With more than a decade of experience in marketing and communications in several different and distinct markets, I’ve had the opportunity to serve both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and have worked in critical access hospitals, community medical centers, academic/research medical centers specializing in tertiary and quaternary care and multi-site, regional healthcare systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Director of Marketing and Public Information Officer, Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL
(Mar 2017 - Current)
Lead the strategic planning process including SWOT, market and competitive analysis at the organizational and service line level, then utilize the data to suggest and build operational plans designed to drive growth
Build and execute the marketing and communication strategy to drive patient/consumer acquisition
Design and analyze various qualitative and quantitative consumer research studies with the goal of increasing the effectiveness/ROI of marketing and communications
Model and build unique experiences for various consumer populations through the use of robust consumer relationship management tools
Continuously test, analyze and adjust campaign components and channels to maximize ROI and reduce cost per consumer/patient interaction and acquisition
Lead numerous local and national vendors in the ideation, creation and execution of tactical campaign components across traditional and new media platforms
Analyze the operational efficiency of various business units and the potential impact to/from marketing efforts
Act as Public Information Officer for all crisis communications
Regional Director of Marketing and Communications, Presence Health, Chicago, IL, (Jan 2016 – Mar 2017)
Develop and execute the marketing strategy and tactics for the largest region of one of Chicago’s largest healthcare providers including four hospitals (1,200 beds) and three ambulatory healthcare centers
Manage the public relations, media relations, internal communication, physician communication and social media presence for the aforementioned facilities
Work with regional and system leaders, hospital directors and service line managers to translate the organization’s strategic goals into actionable marketing plans
Manage the efforts of two marketing managers, two community relations specialists, one graphic designer, one social media coordinator and numerous vendors and partners
Accountable for goals associated with awareness, preference, utilization and ROI
Marketing Manager, Central Florida Health Alliance, Leesburg, FL, (Jul 2013 – Jan 2016)
Direct the development of system wide marketing campaigns for three hospitals, two urgent care centers, five labs and one outpatient surgery center
Develop marketing campaigns for all major service lines including Cardiac, Orthopedics, Oncology, etc.
Direct campaign partnerships with outside vendors including call centers, website management companies, advertising agencies and promotional item vendors
Track contributions to the organization’s community benefits and CHNA through the use of CBISA software
Work with department directors and service line managers to translate the organization’s strategic goals into actionable marketing plans
Manage social media presence and digital marketing efforts including the development and launch of the organizations mobile applications
Work with local media to gain positive coverage of events and stories emanating from the health system
Coordinate sponsorships and participation in various public events
Track and report the marketing budget and return on investment for individual service lines
Senior Marketing Specialist, The Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE (Nov 2009 – Jul 2013)
Lead internal and external marketing, communication, advertising and public relations efforts for Bellevue Medical Center
Participate in the development of organizational goals and strategic plans
Work with department directors and service line managers to translate the organization’s strategic goals into actionable marketing plans
Work with internal talent and outside agencies to develop the various components and collateral needed for executing marketing tactics in traditional, digital and social media arenas
Track and report the marketing budget and return on investment for individual service lines and organizational marketing plans
Act as liaison for informational requests from the media and serve as the Public Information Officer during community wide crisis situations
Marketing Coordinator, Memorial Community Hospital & Health System, Blair, NE (Mar 2008 – Nov 2009)
Develop, execute and track marketing plans to serve the entire health system including the main campus, three physician’s clinics, a specialty clinic, diagnostic imaging center, and several service lines such as home health, sports medicine and skilled nursing
Serve as the Executive Director for the health system’s foundation raising over one hundred thousand dollars during my short tenure
Coordinate, staff and advertise for events including open houses, health fairs and fund raising events
Write, design and place advertising with a variety of media outlets
Act as liaison for informational requests from the media
Write and submit press releases that present the organization in a positive light
Act as administrator for the system wide website
Marketing Director, Maple Crest Care Center, Omaha, NE (Nov 2004 – Mar 2008)
Develop, execute and track marketing plans to enhance and increase census
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with hospital discharge planners, social workers, physicians and others to market and sell the organization’s services
Design various advertising materials; including print ads, direct mailings, etc.
Create and maintain up-to-date databases containing both customer and vendor information
Negotiate contracts, purchase and schedule advertising through various media outlets
Write and submit press releases that present the organization in a positive light
Conduct primary and secondary market research to guide future marketing efforts
Marketing Director, Omaha Electric Service, Inc., Omaha, NE (Jun 2003 – Nov 2004)
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to facilitate growth of operations
Effectively developed strategies to enter eastern Iowa as Iowa Electric, a subsidiary of Omaha Electric Service,
Maintained and updated the company website using Dreamweaver software.
Designed and formatted quarterly company newsletter and other various marketing materials
Established solid working relationships with general contractors and business owners
Cultivated new leads and bid opportunities for the residential, commercial, and service areas
EDUCATION
Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Clarkson College, Omaha, NE (2014)
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Bachelor’s in Marketing Management, Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE (2007)
Dean’s ScholarGPA: 4.0/4.0
Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design, Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE (2003)
Dean’s List GPA: 3.6/4.0
CERTIFICATIONS
ICS 100 – Introduction to Incident Command System for Health Care/Hospitals – FEMA
ICS 200 – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Accidents – FEMA
NIMS 700 – Introduction to National Incident Management System – FEMA
IS 800 – National Response Framework – FEMA
G290 – Basic Public Information Officer Training – Douglas County Emergency Management
ASSOCIATIONS
American College of Healthcare Executives
Society of Healthcare Strategy and Market Development
Former Chair Elect – ACHE – Local Program Council – Lake County Florida
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Proficient with Macintosh and Windows platforms
Proficient on a variety of Social Media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest
Solid experience in digital marketing including SEM, SEO, Digital Advertising, etc.
Experienced with Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat and Dreamweaver
Additional software experience with Quark XPress, Harris PLS, ACT, Match Maker, BrandSmart, Cision, Marketware and multiple email marketing platforms, CRM interfaces and content management systems
Expert in use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and PowerPoint)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST