Senior living and Life Enrichment leader with experience in Assisted Living, Memory Support, and day program operations. Builds resident-centered programs from feedback and participation data, partners across departments and families, and manages budgets, schedules, and community outreach to improve engagement and communication.
Overview
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1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Enrichment Director / Program Director
OVATION COMMUNITIES / OVATION HEARTWOOD PRESERVE
Omaha, NE
01.2021 - Current
Lead Life Enrichment programming across Assisted Living and Memory Support, using resident interests, participation, feedback, and needs to develop meaningful engagement opportunities.
Partner with Executive, Clinical, Wellness, Dining, and other department leaders to improve the resident experience and coordinate community initiatives.
Developed and evaluated educational, wellness, social, cultural, recreational, intergenerational, and community programs to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction.
Built relationships with residents, families, employees, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, schools, and community partners to foster a supportive community environment.
Communicate the value of Life Enrichment through newsletters, presentations, family communications, flyers, events, and community outreach.
Coach and train employees and colleagues on resident engagement, communication, and programming.
Manage budgets, purchasing, schedules, events, outings, vendors, documentation, and program logistics.
Identified operational challenges and created practical solutions to enhance communication, participation, and engagement among residents.
Director, Day Program
HOPE COOPERATIVE CARE
Plattsmouth, NE
01.2020 - 01.2021
Directed daily programming and operations for 50 individuals with complex support needs, enhancing their engagement and quality of life.
Managed schedules, documentation, logistics, staff coordination, and compliance with regulatory requirements to ensure seamless program delivery.
Developed structured programs that promoted engagement, independence, and social connection, resulting in increased participant satisfaction and participation.
Founder / Business Development & Marketing
ANNE ROSINUS DESIGN INC.
01.2015 - 01.2019
Developed marketing strategies and business-development materials for international corporate and hospitality clients, contributing to high-profile projects with Salesforce, Bank of America, Würth International, and Telekom Germany.
Built and managed international client-based business, focusing on marketing, relationship management, presentations, negotiations, and project coordination to drive client engagement.
Managed stakeholders, budgets, timelines, and client expectations to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
Education
Master's Degree - Communication & Marketing / Marketing & Sales
University Saarlouis
Saarbrücken, Germany
Skills
Life Enrichment & Resident Engagement
Program Development
Data-Informed Programming
Senior Living Operations
Memory Support
Client Relationship Management
Community Outreach
Community Partnerships
Event Management
Budget Management
Budget management
Staff training
Team Coaching & Training
Leadership presence
Cross functional collaboration
Strategic Communication
Family Engagement
Cross functional collaboration
Personal Information
Title: LIFE ENRICHMENT LEADER | CLIENT SUCCESS | SENIOR LIVING OPERATIONS
Certification
Certified International Lifestyle Coach
Certified Longevity Coach
Alzheimer's & Dementia Therapist / Care Specialist