Meet Jane Snecinski | President and Principal Consultant; Percussionist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jane Snecinski and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jane, how has your background shaped the person you are today?
I am originally from Wethersfield, CT just outside of Hartford, CT. I was brought up by hardworking parents who taught us that it didn’t matter what we did in life, just do it well. My dad was retired Military (101st Airborne) but also played the violin and could sit down at the piano and play by ear. My sister, brother and I all learned to play musical instruments, and I played the piano and then started taking drum lessons. Iin high school I went to Hartt School of Music in Hartford once a week and decided to apply to go to a music school. I applied to and was accepted by the University of Miami, Coral Gables (the “U”). I earned a bachelor and masters of music performance/therapy and as I learned as a child, wasn’t the best musician in the school but worked hard at it and loved being a musician. I performed with the Miami Philharmonic and multiple “stars” who were performing in the Miami area. I started my music therapy profession at United Cerebral Palsy of Miami and worked with disabled infants, children and adults. Using music as a medium, I could teach them skills they didn’t want to learn/practice through traditional therapies. I also worked with physicians in clinics and loved it but knew if I went to a hospital to apply for a job and they asked what I could do and I said “sing and dance”, I wouldn’t get the job. I returned to the U and earned an MBA in healthcare administration. I served in hospital administration for over 12 years and became a healthcare consultant. I currently operate my own small consulting firm and sometimes, I do end up singing and dancing!

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I started my own healthcare consulting business after working for a larger firm that divested of our market segment and our Atlanta office. My business focuses on post acute care, which is all of the care a patient would receive following an experience in acute care – the hospital. That would include inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, nursing home, outpatient therapy, etc. I thought when the larger firm divested of our group, there was still a market for my niche – my focus – my passion. And I found that to be true. It was a challenge to be employed and going to an office of about 35 people every day to being at home the next day without a plan. I started that day with the enthusiasm and confidence that I would make it and started to contact clients with whom I worked in the larger firm – the firm that no longer had the expertise to meet these clients’ needs. And I had to do the basics – get a computer, software, phone, etc.

I have learned that the relationships with my clients are critical for maintaining an ongoing flow of business. It is the “human” relationships aside from quality business advice that people value. It is by working hard to become and stay “an expert” in the field that clients contact repeatedly and potential clients don’t hesitate to contact. And they have an appreciation for approaching their issues/challenges with enthusiasm and the confidence for them to know what we can accomplish. I maintain a relationship with the Veterans Administration who served my dad from his days of service throughout his life and since they gave the best to him, I give my best consulting back to them.

I want the world to know that my experiences outside of “business” have served to impact and shape my career so every minute counts and makes a difference. I have had the opportunity to be a Grand Marshall in the parade at DisneyWorld, work with and meet Frank Sinatra, assist in the production and direction of a local UCP telethon, and so many more experiences that have helped me to relate to a wide variety of people and appreciate the many situations from which clients are seeking assistance.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I live in Atlanta and I would definitely treat them to the World of Coke and the College Football Hall of Fame. We would attend a performance at the Fox or Sandy Springs Cultural Arts Center and maybe a concert, ballet or head to the High Museum. I would encourage them to come in the spring because of all the places I have lived, in the spring Atlanta is the most beautiful (if they didn’t have allergies). I would bring them to Mercedes Benz and we would definitely take in at least one round of golf (even if they chose to just ride in the cart).

I would bring them to Hal’s Steakhouse and after golf, we would stop in Three Dollar Cafe. And, of course, I would bring them to a rehearsal or performance of the Atlanta Concert Band, in which I am a percussionist and write the grants to support the band.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to give my family a shout out for supporting me through my variety of careers. They have encouraged me when I took giant leaps from one career path to another, e.g., from being a musician/music therapist to pursuing my MBA. And I learned from their experiences in doing the same. Whatever paths we have taken, we have pursued them with enthusiasm and confidence that we could achieve our goals by working hard and staying focused on the end. And they have shared so many of my accomplishments with me.

Website: www.postacuteadvisors.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-snecinski-39394216/

Image Credits
Habitat for Humanity Cathedral of Christ the King City of Atlanta Chastain Park Golf Course