Shawn Howe

Shawn Howe Post-Acute Healthcare Executive Louisville, US / - /- Professional summary Dynamic and results-driven executive with over a decade of experience leading strategic operations, business development, and sales within the senior living, postacute, and healthcare industries, including technology (Saas). Adept at building and optimizing organizations through innovative strategies, operational efficiencies, and team development. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, enhancing care continuum processes, and forging impactful partnerships. Skilled in market analysis, leadership development, and aligning operations with organizational goals to achieve measurable success. Employment history JUL 2024 - PRESENT Director of Strategic Operations, Vita Investment Holdings, LLC • Spearheaded start-up operations for a new senior living management company. • Developed and implemented systems, processes, and operational strategies from inception. • Led the establishment of operational frameworks and go-to-market strategies. • Opened 3 Assisted Living and Memory Care buildings and reached operational stability within 90 days. DEC 2023 - JUL 2024 Corporate Director of Post-Acute Strategy, American Senior Communities • Directed post-acute strategy for 101 communities across skilled nursing and senior living divisions. • Built integrated networks and new revenue opportunities, focusing on technology partnerships and care continuum goals. • Strengthened organizational outcomes through innovative partnerships and internal alignment initiatives. SEP 2022 - DEC 2023 Corporate Director of Business Development and Sales - Senior Living Division, American Senior Communities • Led business development and sales strategies for the Senior Living Division. • Enhanced market presence and growth by fostering strong community engagement and identifying new opportunities. • Performed ongoing training of entire sales team. • Took 17 underperforming communities and had 16 of 17 over 90% occupancy before I was promoted. MAR 2016 - APR 2022 Co-Founder/President, Vivizer Healthcare Consulting Group • Directed all strategic operations, contracting, sales, and training for the consulting group. • Generated over $40 million in revenue for partners across healthcare sectors. • Provided consulting services for startups in post-acute and B2B SaaS markets. • Led Go-to-market and sales launch for 16 different health tech companies. SEP 2014 - MAR 2016 Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Covenant Care • Oversaw sales for 15 skilled nursing facilities, driving total annual revenue from just over $80M to $100M+. • Developed value-based models and ACO partnerships to reduce readmissions and optimize outcomes. SEP 2013 - AUG 2014 Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Preferred Care Partners Management Group • Managed sales and business development for 11 buildings in Kentucky, strengthening census and revenue. • Focused on reducing hospital readmissions with hospital partners and ACOs. DEC 2011 - SEP 2013 Director of Provider Relations, Extendicare • Built census for facilities through strategic partnerships with hospitals, home health agencies, and insurance providers. • Focused on improving care continuum and reducing hospital readmissions. • Worked with Pioneer ACO development. Education Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Indiana State University Skills Conference Speaker Business Development Sales Management Healthcare SaaS Team Leadership Market Analysis Revenue Growth Partnership Development Process Optimization Strategic Planning Training Operations Management Additional information Key Achievements • Personally facilitated $40M+ in revenue for healthcare partners when owning my own company • Grew total facility revenues to over $100M+ annually in previous roles (20%+ growth) • Successfully launched strategic initiatives across 100+ senior living and skilled nursing facilities • Consistently taken struggling buildings and have exceeded budgeted occupancy and census • Have had 27 campuses achieve Deficiency Free Survey status