Sandra Salvati

Accomplished executive leader with over 13 years of experience directing complex business operations, developing high-performing teams, and driving organizational growth. Proven success in strategic planning, financial management, operational excellence, and building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer service. A hands-on, results-driven leader recognized for strengthening relationships, improving organizational performance, and inspiring teams to achieve shared goals.

Combines strong business acumen with exceptional interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to people, service, and organizational success.

Executive Director at StoryPoint Senior Living (2025 – 2026)

Served as executive leader and community representative for a luxury senior living community, directing organizational operations while cultivating meaningful relationships with residents, families, healthcare organizations, nonprofit partners, referral agencies, and community stakeholders.

• Rebuilt community trust through transparent communication and relationship-centered leadership.
• Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations, healthcare providers, and community agencies that strengthened organizational visibility and resident support.
• Re-established collaboration with Jewish Family Service, creating renewed referral relationships and expanded community resources.
• Increased community occupancy from 32% to 89% through strategic outreach, community engagement, and marketing initiatives.
• Fostered an inclusive culture emphasizing belonging, collaboration, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
• Led multidisciplinary teams while managing operational budgets, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance.

Executive Director at Pomeroy Senior Living (2023 – 2025)

Directed all operational, financial, and community engagement initiatives while strengthening relationships with residents, families, healthcare providers, employees, and community partners.

• Built collaborative partnerships with families, healthcare organizations, and community professionals.
• Partnered with marketing leadership to strengthen community awareness and engagement.
• Led organizational initiatives focused on communication, quality improvement, employee development, and customer satisfaction.
• Managed multimillion-dollar operational budgets while maintaining high-quality services.

Executive Director at Arden Courts (2021 – 2023)

Provided executive leadership for a specialized memory care community while building trusted relationships with families, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and referral partners.

• Strengthened community engagement through outreach and collaborative partnerships.
• Fostered an environment of dignity, inclusion, compassion, and respect.
• Coordinated communication among families, clinical teams, leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Led strategic initiatives improving organizational culture and resident satisfaction.

Community Manager at Resort Lifestyle Communities (2018 – 2021)

Directed all operations for luxury independent living communities in Las Vegas, Nevada and Denver, Colorado while serving as the organization's primary representative within the local community.

• Planned and coordinated community events.
• Developed marketing campaigns and community outreach initiatives.
• Managed community partnerships and vendor relationships.
• Led resident engagement initiatives and organizational communications.
• Oversaw budgets, staffing, and strategic planning.

Director of Operations / Human Resources & Organizational Development at Holiday Systems International (2009 – 2012)

Executive leadership role supporting organizational communications, employee engagement, leadership development, marketing, and executive operations.

• Directed Human Resources and organizational development.
• Produced employee newsletters, corporate publications, and executive communications.
• Coordinated international communication initiatives.
• Facilitated leadership meetings and executive planning sessions.
• Developed employee recognition, engagement, and professional development programs.

International Business & Systems Administrator at Blindart US / Blindart Pomezia S.p.A.

Previous leadership position. These roles included executive leadership, communications, strategic planning, customer engagement, operations, marketing, organizational development, budgeting, and relationship management across national and international organizations.

Director of Global Service & Business Operations at Eastman Kodak/ProShots, Inc.

Previous leadership position. These roles included executive leadership, communications, strategic planning, customer engagement, operations, marketing, organizational development, budgeting, and relationship management across national and international organizations.

Director of Operations at First American Property Advisors

Previous leadership position. These roles included executive leadership, communications, strategic planning, customer engagement, operations, marketing, organizational development, budgeting, and relationship management across national and international organizations.

Client Operations Manager at Kelly Services Headquarters

Previous leadership position. These roles included executive leadership, communications, strategic planning, customer engagement, operations, marketing, organizational development, budgeting, and relationship management across national and international organizations.

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communications – University of Michigan (Flint) (1997)

Associate Degree in Business Administration & Marketing – Baker College (Flint)