Ashanti Mitchell
Southern Pines,NC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Activity Director
Dahlia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehab
Aberdeen, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized plans for each resident based on their interests and abilities.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies.
- Designed programs to encourage entertainment, relaxation, and socialization for guests and personnel.
- Encouraged socialization among residents by organizing group games or outings.
- Planned and published calendar of events for facility.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting senior wellness.
- Trained and managed assistants and delegated tasks for staff members.
- Assisted residents with physical activities such as walks and exercise classes.
- Coordinated transportation services for offsite activities when needed.
Intern
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
Greensboro, NC
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
- Gathered data for market research projects and analyzed findings to make recommendations.
- Developed presentations and organized events to promote products or services.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions to generate creative solutions.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Created status reports on operational activities.
- Wrote procedures, reports and technical documents in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Worked hand-in hand with individuals of all disabilities
- Completed 580 hours of experience in a community based setting
Cashier
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
Southern Pines, NC
10.2019 - 06.2024
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Answered customer questions, provided store information, and directed customers to designated store areas.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock, and arranged products to improve sales.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2027
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC05-2024
Skills
- 2 years of American Sign Language
- Leadership
- Artistic direction
- Marketing
- Event planning experience
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Program development
- Volunteer recruitment
- Community outreach
- Fundraising
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
Accomplishments
- Magnum Cum Laude
- Implementing Multiple Fundraisers
- Collected over 100+ items in donations for Elderly Communities in need of everyday items
Timeline
Activity Director
Dahlia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehab
08.2024 - Current
Intern
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
08.2023 - 12.2024
Cashier
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
10.2019 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Winston-Salem State University
Master of Science - Social Work
Grand Canyon University
Summary
Thoughtful Activity Director with skills in applying judgment and maintaining confidentiality of information. Superb planning, scheduling, and coordination skills. Tactful and resourceful with exceptional gifts in coordinating recreational activities and group activities.
Certification
- Completion of Activities Director Course
- CPR Certified