Erik Mentink
Fox Point,WI
Summary
Sympathetic Activity Director with passion for conducting recreational and therapeutic activities. In-depth understanding of skill-based programs and activities. Strong program management skills with 15 year history of building effective recreational programs to meet Residents needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Director
Dycora/Golden Living/Silver Springs Healthcare
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities at a 100 bed rehab facility.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Documented resident reports and helped develop relevant activities.
- Inventoried, ordered, budgeted and marketed to meet activity’s department needs. Through fund raising within and outside the facility.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Stretched minimal annual budget to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
Memory Care Director
Clifden Court
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Manager and director of the memory care unit in a 100 resident retirement facility.
- Coordinated, planned, and facilitated aspects of all activities. Including daily activities, community outings, entertainment planning and promoting, community outreach, and volunteer and therapist coordination.
- Arranged, and planned many promotional events to advance the growth of the facility.
Activities Director
Milwaukee Centers For Independence
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Planned for, coordinated and facilitated the daily activities for a 70 client day center that served older adults with physical or mental disabilities and diseases.
- Coordinated and adapted activities to meet client needs.
- Assessed, monitored, and charted progress of clients.
- Planned and managed outings to include clients of varying physical and mental abilities.
- Coordinated and supervised various community volunteers.
- Had numerous responsibilities related to resident well-being.
Activities Specialist
Elizabeth Residence
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Coordinated and administered the daily activities and events for a 100 resident retirement facility.
- Planned and prepared for large scale events for residents, and their families.
- Planned and managed outings to include residents of varying physical and mental abilities.
- Coordinated and supervised various community volunteers.
- Had numerous responsibilities related to resident well-being.
- Served as a liaison between the home and the residents and their families
- Performed additional duties such as food service and resident aide.
Account Representative
Neher Electric Supply
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Account management and sales of lighting and electrical supplies to businesses.
- Duties included: sales, ordering from manufacturers, pricing and shipping/tracking of orders.
Customer Service Representative/Credit Specialist
Kohl's
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Verified customer checks and charges for Kohl's store employees and customers.
- Performed Credit report research, new charge approvals/denials and charge authorizations.
- Other duties included: package tracking, website assistance, training, and promotional work.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI12.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Evaluating and engaging residents
- Creating, promoting, supervising and leading residential and employee programming
- Managing customer accounts
- Computer Literacy
- Networking with families, employees community members and agencies
- Targeted Marketing
- Patient Engagement
Timeline
Activities Director
Dycora/Golden Living/Silver Springs Healthcare
01.2018 - 02.2023
Memory Care Director
Clifden Court
01.2017 - 01.2018
Activities Director
Milwaukee Centers For Independence
01.2013 - 01.2017
Activities Specialist
Elizabeth Residence
01.2008 - 12.2012
Account Representative
Neher Electric Supply
01.2005 - 01.2008
Customer Service Representative/Credit Specialist
Kohl's
01.2000 - 01.2005
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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