Debra Dickerson
Dacula,GA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over 15 years of experience in fast-paced cross-functional environments. Exceptional organizational skills, problem solving, team building, leadership, budget management, and negotiation skills. Effective interpersonal communication and conflict-management abilities. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Lotus Notes, and PowerPoint).
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Community Life
The Preston of the Park Cities
Dallas, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Partnered with Community Relations to maintain an active community and develop professional ties with clinical and non-clinical contacts
- Assist in the organization of Resident Councils and Committees
- Effectively supervise a diverse employee work group
- Maintained and reconciled the budget for my department
- Planned and collaborated on monthly activity calendar and entertainment
- Developed and implemented processes and procedures for new programming
- Completed and submitted expense reports promptly
- Maintained consistent communication with supervisor, nurses, and families
- Maintained and completed documentation on resident’s daily involvement and behaviors
- Ensured a safe environment for residents
- Collaborated with the public relations department on advertising articles and TV spots Coordinated special events, meetings, and projects Plan a monthly calendar of Watermark University offerings and special events containing choices following Watermark Standards and brain and body fitness.
Director of Activity and Memory Program
Belmont Village
Atlanta, GA
06.2014 - 12.2019
- Increased resident participation by 30%, which led to over 65% of residents improving or maintaining cognitive abilities
- Coordinated special events, meetings, and projects as needed on behalf of the Memory Care departments
- Administered quarterly cognitive assessments and bi-yearly MoCA, MMSE, GDS assessments, and the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory
- Supervised and evaluated the programming staff, caregivers, and transportation staff
- Developed and implemented processes and procedures for memory care programming
- Conducted and delivered all Dementia training in accordance with community and state regulations
- Partnered with the Director of Resident Care Service on residents’ issues related to care in the community
- Planned and collaborated on monthly activity calendar and entertainment needs for memory care Maintained and reconciled the budget for my department
- Partnered with Community Relations to maintain an active community and develop professional ties with clinical and non-clinical contacts
- Facilitated a training session on 7-step problem-solving for challenging behaviors with all staff
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls via Outlook Calendar with internal directors
- Completed and submitted expense reports promptly.
Community Volunteer
Gwinnett Senior Services
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2010 - 05.2014
- Delivered weekly meals on wheels to homebound seniors
- Attended and participated in weekly activities with seniors in the center
- Managed senior events, fall gala, annual fund drive, and recruitment events.
Education
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience - Master of Science
University of Texas
Psychology - Bachelor of Science
Georgia State University
Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor of Science
San Diego State University
Skills
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Operations Management
- Business Administration
- Budget Management
- External and Public Relations
- Charismatic Leader
- Rules and Regulations
- People Management
- Fundraising Events
- Team Building
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Creativity and Innovation
Affiliations
- GA Gerontology Society
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- GSU Alumni Association
- African Americans in Gerontology
- UTD Graduate Alumni
Certification
- Certified Dementia Practitioner
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Accomplishments
Psi Chi International Honors Society, GSU Chapter
Volunteer Experience
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
- Senior Companion Corp
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Meal on Wheels
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Director of Community Life
The Preston of the Park Cities
03.2020 - Current
Director of Activity and Memory Program
Belmont Village
06.2014 - 12.2019
Community Volunteer
Gwinnett Senior Services
01.2010 - 05.2014
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience - Master of Science
University of Texas
Psychology - Bachelor of Science
Georgia State University
Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor of Science
San Diego State University
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