Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Honors And Awards
Leadership Experience
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Elaina Bonora

Mount Sinai

Summary

Lifestyle Coordinator at The Bristol Assisted Living, specializing in community engagement and resident well-being through innovative programming. Demonstrated leadership in team mentoring and exceptional customer service delivery. Expertise in creative writing and event marketing, creating impactful experiences for diverse audiences. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that promote connection.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifestyle Coordinator

The Bristol Assisted Living
Holtsville
08.2024 - Current
  • Plan, organize, and facilitate daily recreational programs that promote social engagement, cognitive stimulation, and emotional well-being for residents, including those in memory care
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of residents' personal backgrounds, interests, and needs to personalize programing and foster strong relationships.
  • Prepare and distribute monthly calendars, newsletters, and memos outlining upcoming events and programs, enhancing resident engagement and family communication
  • Foster a warm and inclusive environment where residents feel valued, active, and connected to their community.

Tournament Judge

National Speech and Debate Association
Binghamton
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Evaluate policy debaters at regional tournaments, ensuring fair judgment and assigning speaker points.
  • Deliver decisive verdicts in high-stakes debates, maintaining tournament integrity and competitive excellence.
  • Analyze debaters' performances across levels, ensuring accurate and unbiased assessments.

Area Supervisor, Graduate Assistant

Binghamton University Residential Life
Binghamton
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Lead and mentor 36 Area Assistants, enhancing team efficiency and student satisfaction.
  • Oversee afterhours campus operations, ensuring safety and operational effectiveness.
  • Innovate solutions to improve residential life, creating a vibrant living environment.
  • Streamline processes to boost staff productivity and enrich student experiences.

Instructor

Binghamton Poetry Project
Binghamton
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led community poetry workshops for adults, enhancing creativity and self-expression.
  • Developed and delivered weekly lesson plans tailored to diverse adult learners.
  • Fostered a collaborative and supportive learning environment, resulting in measurable engagement.
  • Utilized innovative teaching methods to address varying skill levels and learning styles.

Essay Coach

Independent Educational Consultants Association
Binghamton
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Guide students in brainstorming, drafting, and revising college essays, enhancing their writing skills.
  • Ensure students' authentic voices are expressed throughout the essay writing process.
  • Collaborate with students to develop compelling narratives for standout college application essays.
  • Foster creativity and self-expression, leading to significant improvements in essay quality.

Editorial Intern

Sodexo, Binghamton University Dining Services Marketing Department
Binghamton
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed event logistics, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
  • Authored timely articles, meeting all deadlines and maintaining high editorial standards.
  • Conducted interviews and gathered resources for comprehensive, accurate articles.
  • Balanced event management and writing tasks, enhancing both event quality and content.
  • Implemented innovative event concepts, improving guest experience and engagement.

Education

MASTER OF ARTS - ENGLISH, CREATIVE WRITING CERTIFICATION

Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
05.2024

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH, HUMAN RIGHTS MINOR

Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
05.2023

Skills

  • Creative writing and editing
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service and support
  • Leadership and adaptability
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Event marketing and creative thinking

Languages

  • English, Native
  • Italian, Proficient

Honors And Awards

  • Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society, Inductee
  • Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society, Inductee
  • Binghamton University Dean's List, Fall '20, Fall '21, Fall '22, Fall '23
  • Binghamton University Dean's List, Spring '19, Spring '20, Spring '21, Spring '22, Spring '23, Spring '24
  • 4+1 Accelerated Master's Program, Binghamton University
  • "Nostalgia" Writing Contest Winner, Binghamton University AO Magazine

Leadership Experience

  • Pipe Dream Newspaper, Editor, Fun Page, Create content for weekly issues and organize content created by other contributors.
  • Bing Stand-Up, Treasurer, Design and execute various fundraisers, resulting in an increase of profit from previous years., Oversee the financial aspects of the club; manage allocated budget, deposit revenue from fundraisers, fill out reimbursements, handle the payment of vendors., Collaborate with other members of the executive board to strategically plan for upcoming performances, recruiting members, advertising shows, creating fundraisers.
  • Binghamton University Speech and Debate Team, Debater, Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for debate tournaments throughout the East Coast., Work closely with another debater to research and present key evidence to support the team's assigned position on the topic.
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi (XI Chapter), Community Service Chair, Pledge Class President, Identified causes and issues pertinent to the community and worked with various outside groups to organize and execute community service events., Derived and presented budgeting proposals to the Executive Board.

Timeline

Lifestyle Coordinator

The Bristol Assisted Living
08.2024 - Current

Instructor

Binghamton Poetry Project
10.2023 - 12.2023

Tournament Judge

National Speech and Debate Association
09.2023 - 05.2024

Area Supervisor, Graduate Assistant

Binghamton University Residential Life
08.2023 - 05.2024

Essay Coach

Independent Educational Consultants Association
06.2023 - 10.2023

Editorial Intern

Sodexo, Binghamton University Dining Services Marketing Department
04.2021 - 05.2023

MASTER OF ARTS - ENGLISH, CREATIVE WRITING CERTIFICATION

Binghamton University

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH, HUMAN RIGHTS MINOR

Binghamton University
Elaina Bonora