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Joyce Spikes

Summary

Enthusiastic older adult leader with a vision to create and lead programs that promote health and well-being. Experienced in developing, marketing and managing older adult events, community outreach, community events, membership retention and program committees.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Engagement Coordinator

Care N' Care Insurance Company
05.2022 - Current
  • Coordinate with management to determine strategies for community partnership facilitation.
  • Develop and maintain community partnerships that promote the health plan in 7 counties.
  • Coordinate with community partners to provide programs that promote physical, social, intellectual and psychological well-being for older adults.
  • Maintain communication with community partners to ensure appropriate execution of programs.
  • Coordinate, market, implement and manage programs in the community.
  • Assist with the development of multiple trivia and educational PowerPoints.
  • Attend multiple programs and health fairs in the community, on behalf of Care N' Care.
  • Maintain and submit weekly productivity reports and monthly projected expenses.
  • Ensure supplies are available for programs and health fairs.

Lifestyle Assistant/Driver

Sagora Senior Living
12.2020 - Current
  • Implement and manage programs and events for assisted living and memory care residents.
  • Engage residents in activities that promote physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual wellness.
  • Complete resident participation forms.
  • Increased resident engagement by 50%.
  • Provide assistance to Lifestyle Director.
  • Gather residents for daily programs.
  • Interact with residents during programs and individually.
  • Drive residents to doctor appointments and scenic drives.
  • Keep storage area clean and organized.
  • Assist in assisted living and/or memory care dining room as needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across weekend and holiday shifts.

SilverSneakers® Program Champion

Tivity Health PLC, Healthways
09.2003 - Current
  • Market SilverSneakers® Fitness Program to members and potential members at community events.
  • Perform SilverSneakers® demonstrations at community events.
  • Managed 12 facilities to ensure program compliance.
  • Managed and evaluated 20 instructors to improve quality assurance.

SilverSneakers®/Group Exercise Instructor

Northwest YMCA
09.1996 - Current
  • Manage SilverSneakers® exercise classes of 30-40 participants.
  • Develop safe and effective exercises.
  • Create inviting and energetic environment.
  • Coach participants on proper techniques to obtain maximum benefits and prevent injuries.
  • Interact with individual participants in group fitness settings to cultivate and maintain positive relationships.
  • Currently substituting classes as needed.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Instructor

Northwest YMCA
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Overall program management at branch level.
  • Market LIVESTRONG at the YMCA to community and at events.
  • Conduct intake interviews with new clients.
  • Manage weekly class set up and format for 8-10 participants.
  • Provide education and encouragement for safe exercise progression.
  • Actively listen to participants to understand needs and goals.
  • Develop and manage end of program celebration.
  • Increased participant retention by 50 %.

Active Older Adults Coordinator

Northwest YMCA
09.1996 - 03.2020
  • Established Active Older Adult Committee.
  • Managed 15 Active Older Adult Committee members.
  • Planned and developed monthly events (e.g., pot lucks, games and outings).
  • Marketed monthly events to members.
  • Managed set up and progression of events.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with YMCA and community members/partners.

Education

Master's - Family Studies

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
05.2015

Bachelor's - Psychology

Tarleton State University
Fort Worth, TX
05.2013

High school diploma - General Studies

Weatherford High School
Weatherford, TX
05.1985

Skills

  • Develop Older Adult Programs (10 years)
  • Manage Older Adult Events (10 years)
  • Market Older Adult Events (10 years)
  • SilverSneakers® Instructor (10 years)
  • Public Speaking (10 years)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Health and Wellness Education (7 years)
  • Fraud, Waste & Abuse Education (10 years)
  • Salesforce (less than 1 year)

Certification

  • YMCA Group Exercise (20+ years)
  • SilverSneakers® (20+ years)
  • CPR and First Aid (Current)
  • Life and Health Insurance License (1 year)

Timeline

Community Engagement Coordinator

Care N' Care Insurance Company
05.2022 - Current

Lifestyle Assistant/Driver

Sagora Senior Living
12.2020 - Current

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Instructor

Northwest YMCA
08.2017 - 03.2020

SilverSneakers® Program Champion

Tivity Health PLC, Healthways
09.2003 - Current

SilverSneakers®/Group Exercise Instructor

Northwest YMCA
09.1996 - Current

Active Older Adults Coordinator

Northwest YMCA
09.1996 - 03.2020

Master's - Family Studies

Texas Woman's University

Bachelor's - Psychology

Tarleton State University

High school diploma - General Studies

Weatherford High School
Joyce Spikes