Gabrielle Bennett
Cincinnati
Summary
Compassionate Recreational Specialist with 4 years of experience supporting children in structured and unstructured environments. Expertise in behavior observation, emotional support, and therapeutic recreation. Proven skills in de-escalation, group facilitation, and fostering positive social and emotional development for children with diverse needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Recreation Specialist
Cincinnati Recreation Commission
Cincinnati
05.2023 - Current
- Organized structured recreational and therapeutic programs/activities for diverse community groups and age ranges to support emotional, behavioral, and social development
- Facilitated sports and fitness activities to enhance community engagement and health.
- Coordinated events, ensuring all materials and resources were available and prepared.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain a safe, supportive, and structured environment for children in care
- Encouraged positive peer interaction and modeled appropriate social behavior in group settings
- Monitored child behavior during group and individual activities, spotting signs of distress and responding with appropriate de-escalation techniques
Office Coordinator Intern
North American Properties
Cincinnati
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated office operations to ensure seamless daily business functions at North American Properties.
- Managed scheduling and calendars for team members and executives, optimizing time management and availability.
- Facilitated communication between departments to improve project collaboration and workflow.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Medical Assistant Training
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ 08.2025 - 05.2026
DePaul Cristo Rey High School
cincinnati, ohioCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Red Cross
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Intervention
Crisis Prevention Institute
Skills
- Therapeutic recreation programming
- Emotional regulation support
- Crisis prevention
- Child supervision and safety monitoring
- Positive behavioral reinforcement
- De-escalation and behavioral redirection
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Medical Assistant Training
Penn Foster College
08.2025 - 05.2026
Recreation Specialist
Cincinnati Recreation Commission
05.2023 - Current
Office Coordinator Intern
North American Properties
06.2022 - 08.2022
DePaul Cristo Rey High School
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Red Cross
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Intervention
Crisis Prevention Institute