The National Society of Leadership and Success (2024-Present)
American Legion
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David J Seaton
Washington
Summary
Experienced Executive Director with over 20 years of leadership in the assisted living industry. Proven track record in overseeing daily operations, improving care quality, and managing teams. Certified in Assisted Living Administration, and committed to maintaining compliance with regulations, and enhancing resident satisfaction. Dedicated to driving organizational growth and fostering a supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Supervised and managed a team of 11 laundry and housekeeping staff, including responsibilities for recruitment, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and handling disciplinary actions to maintain team productivity and morale.
Developed and implemented standardized cleaning and safety procedures, ensuring strict adherence to infection control protocols, and improving overall compliance with health regulations.
Conducted regular facility inspections to monitor cleanliness and safety, proactively addressing potential issues and enhancing operational standards.
Optimized laundry operations by overseeing all aspects of the process, including sorting, washing, drying, and ironing, while ensuring efficient equipment use, and adherence to hygiene standards.
Maintained accurate linen inventory, managed supply levels, and streamlined processes to reduce operational costs, and improve efficiency.
Collaborated with dining room operations to ensure smooth transitions, and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and service delivery in guest areas.
Medical Specialist
US Army
08.1987 - 02.1989
Provided emergency medical care and first aid to soldiers in field and clinical settings, ensuring prompt and accurate treatment in high-pressure environments.
Assisted in the management and administration of patient care, including conducting routine health assessments, recording vital signs, and maintaining medical records.
Supported medical teams during training and combat missions, ensuring the readiness of equipment and supplies to meet healthcare needs.
Educated soldiers on injury prevention, health maintenance, and wellness practices, contributing to overall unit health and performance.
Accounting Specialist/Private First Class
US Army Reserves
04.1985 - 08.1987
Processed financial transactions (accounts payable/receivable, payroll) ensuring accuracy and compliance with military standards.
Reconciled financial records, resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate accounts.
Used military accounting software to track budgets and prepare financial reports.
Trained junior personnel on financial procedures to improve operational efficiency. This version keeps the key achievements while being more concise. Let me know if you need further tweaks!
Managed financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Processed payments and reconciled accounts to maintain timely and accurate financials.
Oversaw budget preparation and monitoring, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Supervised the accounting team, providing training and performance evaluations.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration
Liberty University
01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Liberty University
01-2024
Associate of Science - General Studies
Olympic College
01-2021
35+ Credit Hours
Evangel University
Skills
Healthcare Operations Management
Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation
Budgeting and Financial Management
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Management
Patient Relations and Advocacy
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
Staff Training and Development
Cross-functional collaboration
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Relationship building with families and stakeholders
Program Development and Implementation
Employee Training and Retention Strategies
Process Optimization and Cost Control
Crisis Management and Problem Resolution
Healthcare IT and Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems
Certification
Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management, Washington State Department of Social
and Health Services/LeadingAge of Washington – March 2025
Assisted Living Facility Administrator Certification, Washington State Department of Social
and Health Services – March 2025
Sigma Beta Delta (2024-Present)
Member (Top 20% of business students)
The National Society of Leadership and Success (2024-Present)
Member (Selected for leadership program)
Participated in Leadership Training Day, speaker events, and Success Networking Teams,
focusing on leadership skills, goal setting, and peer coaching
American Legion
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