Allie Coker
Cortez,CO
Summary
I was the Activity Director at Vista Mesa Assisted Living since May of 2023. 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. Wonderful people skills and react calmly to emergency situations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level. I am very good at helping my team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Activity Director
Vista Mesa Assisted Living
Cortez, CO
05.2024 - Current
- Streamlined activity scheduling by collaborating with other departments, ensuring efficient use of resources and facilities.
- Oversaw daily facility maintenance tasks such as cleaning common areas and organizing equipment storage spaces for easy access during activity setup times.
- Trained new staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain a high standard of professionalism within the team.
- Organized special events including holiday celebrations, themed parties, fundraising campaigns, and community outreach initiatives to enhance participant engagement.
- Supported Activity Director in administrative tasks such as preparing reports, managing budgets, and coordinating staff schedules to ensure smooth department operations.
- Ensured safety standards were met during all activities by strictly adhering to established guidelines and protocols.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments, making improvements as necessary to ensure consistent quality offerings.
- Maintained accurate records of participant attendance, registration data, fees collected, and related operational details to support effective decision-making processes.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the operation of recreation programs by staying current on relevant laws and policy updates.
- Established a welcoming environment for participants by fostering positive relationships among attendees, staff, and volunteers.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing participant concerns promptly and empathetically while seeking appropriate solutions.
- Designed engaging promotional materials for upcoming events using graphic design software to effectively communicate information to target audiences.
- Enhanced participant satisfaction by planning and executing diverse recreational activities for various age groups.
- Implemented successful partnership initiatives with local organizations to expand available resources for programs and foster community connections.
- Managed volunteer recruitment efforts, providing training sessions and ongoing support to ensure their success in assisting with program execution.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
Activity Director
Vista Mesa Assisted Living
Cortez, CO
05.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Boosted social interaction among residents through organizing regular events, outings, and group activities.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive atmosphere.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of activity programs through ongoing assessment and feedback from residents, families, and staff members.
- Supervised volunteer staff in the planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring a high level of service was consistently provided for all residents.
- Enhanced resident engagement by planning and executing diverse recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- Trained new activity staff members on program development procedures and best practices for engaging diverse populations of older adults.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Assisted with safety and emergency planning to secure patient safety while at facility and prevent injury.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or themed parties to enhance overall quality of life within the community setting.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and opportunities for residents'' enrichment.
- Increased physical fitness levels among residents by designing exercise programs tailored to individual abilities and preferences.
- Adapted programming in response to changing resident needs or interests, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to providing person-centered care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montezuma-Cortez High School
Cortez, CO12.2024
Skills
- Team Management
- Volunteer Management
- Organizational Skills
- Accident response
- Patient evaluations
- Team Leadership
- Team building
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Activity Organization
- Event planning experience
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Assistant Activity Director
Vista Mesa Assisted Living
05.2024 - Current
Activity Director
Vista Mesa Assisted Living
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Montezuma-Cortez High School