Destyne Copening
Charleston,WV
Summary
Creative Activities Assistant skilled at planning unique events and activities. Considerate listener utilizes residents' preferences to create fulfilling experiences. Celebrated for keeping activities budget-friendly. Knowledgeable activities team member committed to providing quality programming to diverse range of individuals. Skilled in leading engaging activities, organizing events and developing creative solutions to best serve needs. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience, and humor. High-energy Recreational Leader adept at developing exciting calendar events to maximize budgetary resources while fulfilling community desires. Talented problem-solver with personable and open style.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Assistant
Highland Hospital
11.2019 - Current
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, and teamwork.
Cheer Coordinator
Kanawha County Schools
07.2017 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
- Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
- Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
Activity Assistant Coordinator
Edgewood Gardens
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed calendars, prepared activity rooms, and documented resident attendance.
- Promoted qualities such as leadership, physical activity and personal self-esteem with diverse and robust activity program.
- Inventoried event supplies to assist supervisors in budgeting and long-term event planning goals.
- Facilitated special programs such as music and memory activities.
- Visited less capable residents in rooms to provide daily assistance and engagement.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises to help residents regain strength and mobility.
- Provided transportation to appointments and events to keep residents connected to community and allow access to necessary services.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Charleston 07.2017
Phlebotomy
Ross Medical Education Center
Charleston 07.2017
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
West Virgina State University
Dunbar 05.2013
Skills
- Flexibility
- Strong Organization
- Program Development
- Enrichment program development
- Schedule Management
- Event Coordination
- Event Planning
- Group facilitation
- Group Dynamics
Timeline
Activity Assistant
Highland Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Cheer Coordinator
Kanawha County Schools
07.2017 - Current
Activity Assistant Coordinator
Edgewood Gardens
05.2017 - 10.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Phlebotomy
Ross Medical Education Center
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
West Virgina State University