Christopher Swopes
Activities Director
Eureka Springs,AR
Summary
Very professional and hard working individual. Im trustworthy and dependable and I really love working. I've been blessed with the opportunity to try several jobs in my lifetime but I consider what I do now to be my career. I wish I had started doing this 20 years ago but I was busy chasing other ideas. I've had 3 businesses of my own, two of which were successful. My restaurant was successful at everything except for making money but im still glad I tried it and ultimately it led me to what I love more than a job or a business and that's helping people that need help. I would love to stay in this industry more than anything but if the right opportunity came along I would be open to a career change.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Director/Director of Environmental Services
Brighton Ridge Nursing Home
Eureka Springs, AR
03.2019 - Current
- Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
- Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
- Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment and other special events.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Stretched minimum annual budget of $[Amount] to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
Restaurant Owner
Self/ Holiday Island Pizza Company
Holiday Island, AR
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and [Number] employees.5
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and [Number] employees.5
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and [Number] employees.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Raised $[Amount] in capital to launch [Type] restaurant seating [Number] guests.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining [Number]% accuracy.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
Owner/Operator
Holiday Man Handyman Services
Holiday Island, AR
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Maintained inventory of supplies to complete various repairs on plumbing, lighting or other systems.
- Completed repair jobs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Responded to maintenance requests in [Type] property with great speed and efficiency.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
- Inspected appliances to make or plan repairs, order new ones or contact property managers.
- Troubleshot and repaired faulty heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Educated clients on how to maintain [Type] systems and appliances, upholding high standards of customer service.
- Scheduled and completed preventive maintenance on [Type] appliances to help clients cut costs and increase appliance lifetimes.
- Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Owner/Operator Technician
Dr. Klean
Springdale, AR
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Cleaned windows, gutters, roofs and other surfaces by power washing or pressure washing.
- Removed debris using degreasers and chemicals as label recommended.
- Drove flatbeds and moved trailers to and from work sites.
- Communicated with clients and limited work equipment near entrances to minimize disruptions to businesses.
- Completed scheduled maintenance of equipment by power washing, scrubbing and sweeping.
- Cleaned debris and waste materials from job site.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Operated trucks, forklifts and other industrial vehicles to transport equipment and products.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Education
GED -
Nevada High School
Nevada, MO 05.2001 -
Construction Trades
Nevada Regional Vocational Technical Center
Nevada, MO 07.1994 - 04.1996
Plumbing, Second Yr Apprentice
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR 08.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
Daily Maintenance Supervision
Preventive Maintenance Programs
Boiler Maintenance
Electrical Maintenance
Infrastructure Maintenance
Work Scheduling
Team Supervision
Hazardous waste remediation
Contaminated site cleanup
Technical Documentation
Standard operating procedures
Energy conservation
Conducting technical audits
Certification
[Feeding and Swallowing techniques
Timeline
[Feeding and Swallowing techniques
06-2022
Activities Director/Director of Environmental Services
Brighton Ridge Nursing Home
03.2019 - Current
Restaurant Owner
Self/ Holiday Island Pizza Company
01.2018 - 01.2019
Owner/Operator
Holiday Man Handyman Services
01.2016 - 12.2018
Owner/Operator Technician
Dr. Klean
02.2013 - 12.2015
Plumbing, Second Yr Apprentice
Northwest Technical Institute
08.2006 - 05.2008
GED -
Nevada High School
05.2001 -
Construction Trades
Nevada Regional Vocational Technical Center
07.1994 - 04.1996