GARY DUBLER, PH.D.

, RMT, NHA-ELIGIBLE
8068 Cassia Drive * Boynton Beach, Florida 33472 * (561) 509-8558 * gd10cf5b8@w
estpost.net
PRE-CLEARED ON BACKGROUND CHECK @ CAREERCERTIFY.COM #GD969095884
PROFILE Long Term Care Manager/Marketing * Resident Programs Manager *
Broad and successful experience in managing residential treatment facilities for
geriatric and trauma patients, assisted living facilities, and other specialty
residential properties. Earned reputation for innovation in program planning and
delivery of services that enhance the life experience of residents, increase oc
cupancy rates, lower costs, and significantly increase profitability. Very stron
g interpersonal communication and presentation skills; proven ability to build a
nd maintain relationships with referral resources, vendors, and families.
Strategic Planning * Project Management * Facility Management * Program Manageme
nt
Budgeting * Resource Allocation * Cost Control * Purchasing * Event Planning
Presentations * Patient Services * Retirement Community Operations
Operations Management * Staff Supervision * Recruitment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDWARD J. HEALEY REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
HEALTHCARE DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY 2007-PRESENT
The Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 198-bed facility opera
ted by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, provides rehabilitation an
d long-term skilled nursing care for Palm Beach County residents over the age of
21 with traumatic injuries or debilitating illnesses, including head trauma and
spinal cord injuries.
Social Program Manager
Retained to build an effective program curriculum for a unique demographic of mo
stly young men. Revised a curriculum that would have been appropriate for elderl
y patients to meet the entertainment and therapeutic needs of the actual patient
demographic. Directly supervised a program staff of five.
* Increased the number of program offerings from 40 to 90 and improved attendanc
e by 500% to 600%.
* More than tripled average ratings scores for programs by staff, patients, refe
rring agencies, and families.
* Established new partnerships with community-service agencies, local businesses
, and religious and charitable organizations.
* Employee of the Month, 6 times in 1 year; Most Significant Employee rating fro
m Social Workers, therapists, and patient relatives.
* Only employee ever to receive a raise in the first three months of employment.
LEISURE LIVING OF INVERRARY / THE INN AT LAUDERHILL / LAUDERHILL FAMILY CARE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 1996-2007
The facilities are closely related retirement, assisted living, and nursing faci
lities with a total capacity of 300.
Facility Manager
Retained by an investor as an administrator for a failing facility, Leisure Livi
ng, that had been on state moratorium and that was in danger of loss of operatin
g license. Restructured the staff, improved the quality of life for patients, ad
ded new staff and activities, and reestablished working relationships with the o
verseeing state agency. Encouraged a proactively humanitarian approach to patien
t care and trebled rent levels.
* Restored the facility to fully state-approved status and raised census from 40
% to full capacity at 100%.
* Was promoted to oversee operations of other properties and succeeded in increa
sing occupancies of all facilities to 100%, enable a sale to [Confidential] Heal
thcare for $10 million against an initial investment of $200,000 for the then-fa
iling facilities.
* Was recommended for the position by AHCA executives as a manager capable of ke
eping the much-needed facility in operation.
FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (AHCA) 1996
The agency regulates and licenses healthcare facilities statewide.
Executive Assistant to the Regional Supervisor
Supervised more than 150 facility inspectors and administrative support staff on
10 teams responsible for monitoring the operation and condition of nursing home
s, assisted-living facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities in a 7
-county region, including Palm Beach County. Had final decision-making responsi
bility for denial of licensure, statements of deficiencies, moratoriums, and fin
es for non-compliant facilities.

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PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
Executive Director
Grand Court Lake Worth / Worthington Club / Grand Court ALF Pompano
* Two independent high-rise retirement complexes with three different residency
towers and separate dining facilities and one assisted-living facility with a to
tal capacity of 525 and more than 50 full-time employees..
Assistant Executive Director / Social Director
SUNRISE CLUB - MIAMI
An independent, upscale residential retirement community.

Faculty
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI / MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY / PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Planned and taught courses in the humanities, music, and philosophy and assisted
in developing programs designed to attract students aged 50+ who had not comple
ted college to return to graduate.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
PH.D., INTERDEPARTMENTAL STUDIES
M.M., PSYCHOLOGY & MUSIC
B.M. IN MUSIC THERAPY
B.A., PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY

CERTIFICATIONS
Florida CORE Certification in ALF (Assisted Living Facilities) and ECC (Extended
Congregate Care) Administration - Fla. Dept. of Elderly Affairs
F. A. L. A. (Florida Assisted Living Assoc) - Broward & Palm Beach Chapters
Florida CORE Certification in Limited Mental Health Administration - Fla. Dept.
of Elderly Affairs
RMT (Registered Music Therapist - National Association for Music Therapy)
Florida State Real Estate License
AFFILIATIONS
Palm Beach County Committee on Bio-Ethics
B.C.O.A. (Broward Coalition on Aging)
A. A. R. P. (American Association of Retired People)
HONORS
Honored by name in the U. S. Congressional Record for development of superior pr
ograms for the Elderly
International Mensa Society
Appeared twice on The Larry King Program - Topics: "Assisted Living & Congregate
Living for Seniors" and "Unusual Occupations [working with Seniors]"
SOFTWARE SKILLS
PC/Mac/Excel/Lotus 1-2-3/Word/Power Point/Internet Computer Literacy