Jennifer Storms
Upper Montclair,NJ
Summary
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. Known to provide help and compassion with any type of question or problem, in order to provide the very best quality of life and care to residents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Director
CareOne at Livingston
11.2023 - Current
- Utilize PCC for resident Activities Assessments, care plans, and resident information.
- Develop annual budgets and provide monthly reports to efficiently use financial resources.
- Evaluate program success by analyzing participant feedback during Resident Council and Activity Planning meetings and making necessary adjustments to improve future offerings.
- Manage a team of Activities Assistants to ensure the right fit for the facility, residents, and the department.
- Oversee staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a high-quality team of recreation professionals.
- Use Activity Connection to design and decorate monthly calendars and newsletters.
- Implemented Fresh Flower Program by working with Trader Joe's to supply residents with fresh cut flowers and arrangements each week.
- Provide emotional support to family members, ensuring safety and well-being of loved ones.
- Recruited a number of therapy dogs to visit the facility and the residents.
- Decorate for each season and holiday accordingly.
- Plan and host special themed parties, family events, community events, and holiday parties for residents, families, employees, and members of the community.
- Took creative steps to bring life to the facility by planning and creating live moss walls, donut boards for events, signs, and more.
- Plan bi-weekly bus trips for all residents to promote change of scenery, socialization, and fun! I also dive the bus.
- Planted a Livingston Community Tree in which members of the local police and fire department, EMTs, hospice companies, volunteer groups, church groups, and the mayor attended in efforts to connect to our community and build on a stronger relationship.
Site Manager
NJ Play Sports
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Point person of communication between referees, players, and owners of the company.
- Kept track of all game statistics; MVPs, goal scorers, assisted, etc.
- Assisted in injuries providing ice packs or first aid, or requesting an ambulance if needed.
- Organized and maintained all needed equipment.
- Answered all questions and concerns with players, and offered compromises and/or
solutions that fit each situation best. - Provided a fun and safe environment for all players in all sports with consistency regardless
of weather conditions.
Harmony Village Coordinator
CareOne at Livingston
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with
varying abilities. - Provided transportation as a bus driver to appointments and events to keep residents
connected to community and allow access to necessary services. - Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given
to residents. - Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being
and care of residents. - Evaluated incontinence supplies and requested purchases to ensure residents had
everything they needed.
Activities Assistant
The Chelsea Senior Living
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Facilitated activities in both Assisted Living and Memory Care populations.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Provided transportation as a bus driver to appointments and events to keep residents connected to community and allow access to necessary services.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between residents by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Created two murals for the Country Cottage Memory Care unit as well as a community employee mural in the breakroom.
Shift Supervisor
CVS
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Handled large sums of money when counting registers each night, accessed the safe, and made bank deposits.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Double Masters in Counseling And Art Therapy
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Double Masters in Studio Art And Psychology
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ12.2020
Skills
- Resident Support
- Resident Support
- Enrichment Program Development
- Social Integration
- Event Planning
- Senior Living Experience
- Calendar Management
- Family Relationship Development
Timeline
Recreation Director
CareOne at Livingston
11.2023 - Current
Harmony Village Coordinator
CareOne at Livingston
03.2023 - 11.2023
Activities Assistant
The Chelsea Senior Living
07.2021 - 02.2023
Site Manager
NJ Play Sports
06.2020 - 02.2024
Shift Supervisor
CVS
04.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Double Masters in Counseling And Art Therapy
Caldwell University
Bachelor of Arts - Double Masters in Studio Art And Psychology
Caldwell University
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