Jailene Montesdeoca
Ridgewood
Summary
Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Director
Parks And Recreation Department
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced community engagement by developing and promoting diverse recreational programs and events.
- Maintained accurate records of program participation, facility usage, financial data, and incident reports for proper documentation purposes.
- Assisted residents with problems or complaints and completed administrative tasks.
- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a high-quality team of recreation professionals.
- Led efforts in maintaining clean facilities by coordinating maintenance schedules with custodial staff.
Event Hostess
Moxy Hotel
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Resolved guest concerns promptly and professionally, displaying excellent customer service skills in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with security personnel to maintain a safe environment for all attendees, addressing potential issues proactively.
- Managed registration process for attendees, maintaining accurate records and streamlining check-in procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting plans as needed based on evolving event conditions or last-minute changes from clients.
Swim Instructor
Parks And Recreation Department
06.2018 - 02.2024
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
Swim Instructor/ Toddler Spanish Teacher
Long Island University
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
- Elevated student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY01.2020
Skills
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Activity Organization
- Special Events Coordination
Certification
-Lifeguard Management
- Water Saftey Instructor
- AED and CPR
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Recreation Director
Parks And Recreation Department
02.2024 - Current
Event Hostess
Moxy Hotel
10.2023 - 03.2024
Swim Instructor/ Toddler Spanish Teacher
Long Island University
07.2023 - 08.2023
Swim Instructor
Parks And Recreation Department
06.2018 - 02.2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York