CHRISTOPHER KIRK
Davenport
Summary
Experienced and creative recreational and event professional. Has worked with ages eight to 100! Able to tap into a theatrical background to produce fun, creative, and entertaining experiences for all audiences. Celebrate everyday as a holiday!
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifestyle Director
Access Management
Celebration
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented lifestyle programs for members, including fitness classes, recreational activities, and social events at the Four Seasons at Orlando Clubhouse, Kissimmee, Florida, a 55+ active lifestyle community.
- Arranged for lunch, theater, festival, sightseeing, and other off-sight activities including overnight trips and neighborhood cruises.
- Created a resident lifestyle advisory to enhance resident satisfaction and involvement.
- Managed the budget for all aspects of programming operations.
- Oversaw the outreach and charity programs like Toys for Tots, Giving Tuesday, and fundraisers.
- Editor and layout designer of monthly newsletters; weekly updates; and email blast announcements.
Edutainment Team Area Lead
Legoland Florida Resort
Winter Haven
03.2017 - 07.2020
- Updated the education curriculum by developing and writing new scripts with original characters and storylines focused on Florida Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Standards.
- Selected classes to be offered for the school year working with Admissions and Marketing. Worked withteachers to ensure classes matched what was being taught in the schools along with meeting any special needs.
- Led the Edutainment Team by managing auditions and rehearsals; scheduling andpayroll; and coaching. Staffed the Master Builder program at the hotels.
- Developed promotional materials (study guides, videos, and brochures).
Activity Director
Benton House Of Clermont
Clermont
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Planned and published a monthly calendar of activity programs for an assisted living community integrating the Dimensions of Wellness.
- Managed staff development by scheduling, training, and supervising an Activity Assistant and volunteers to enhance programs.
- Contracted fitness professionals; entertainment, and guest speakers.
- Oversaw resident transportation requests and group outings.
Events Manager
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
Falls Church
01.2001 - 10.2015
- Designed recreational programming and events for an active Continued Care Retirement Community (CCRC).
- Doubled the number of programs by initiating and overseeing 'Resident Ownership' where residents could start and lead their own programs and clubs with staff support.
- Oversaw community events by contracting entertainment; planning menus for receptions and dinners; designing invitations and flyers; and creating decorations.
- Responsible for room reservations to include all food and beverage requests; set up; and audio-visual needs.
- Editor and layout designer of weekly newsletter.
- Supervised the programming in the Art Center, Gallery, and the Coordinator.
- Oversaw Volunteer and intern training, scheduling, and recognitions.
Education
Theater Arts Program -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VAHigh School Diploma -
Bishop Ireton High School
Alexandria, VASkills
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Volunteer coordination
- Excellent Customer Service
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Instructor/Teacher
- Team Manager and Coach
- Retail and Box Office Sales
- Writer (Newsletters, PR, and Fiction)
- Public Speaker, Emcee, and Host
- Publication Layout Designer
- Photography
Other Experience And Interests
- Active in local theaters as an award-winning director, actor, and designer. Employed as the Theatre Support Manager at the Little Theatre of Alexandria overseeing the daily activities including Box Office (supervised a volunteer staff) and PR (designed show graphics and publications). Chaired and served on various committees including Play Selection, Nominating, ADA/Accessibility, and Education. Taught theater classes for children, teens, and adults.
- Experience working in retail from selling men's clothing for a large department store (Woodward & Lothrop) to supervisor of a specialty candy shop and a wine cellar.
- Worked in the Welcome Center for Exploria Resort, a time share resort.
- Photography has been featured on several travel blogs. Work was on exhibit at the Crossroads Gallery in Falls Church, VA.
Timeline
Lifestyle Director
Access Management
04.2022 - 12.2024
Edutainment Team Area Lead
Legoland Florida Resort
03.2017 - 07.2020
Activity Director
Benton House Of Clermont
09.2016 - 02.2017
Events Manager
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
01.2001 - 10.2015
Theater Arts Program -
George Mason University
High School Diploma -
Bishop Ireton High School