Karla Garza
Quincy,WA
Summary
I'm a hardworker, 'Im a team player .Work well under pressure. I'm Flexable, Reliable .Trust worthy.
Compassionate Activity Director with background in maintaining organization while planning and coordinating activities. Knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and conducting group activities to improve quality of life. First-rate interpersonal, organizational and persuasive skills.
Empathetic Activity Director committed to planning activities that encourage residents' socialization. Expertise in drafting budgets and choosing products from the best-quoted prices. Organized and efficient to plan and coordinate monthly calendars.
Generous Activity Director with many years of experience planning and implementing innovative activity programs. First-aid certified and hold a valid driver's license. Creative and compassionate with a deep love for improving the quality of life for residents.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Director and Front Desk
THE CAMBRIDGE
Quincy, USA
06.2023 - 01.2025
- As a Activity Director for seniors citizens I developed valuable skills Event planning programs
- Opened restaurant, Made pizza dough, and stocked food line
Owner Operated
Squcky Clean Cleaning Services
Seattle, USA
01.1997 - 12.2007
- Owner /Operator of Cleaning business Cleaning house and apartments and some office buildings.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
House Keeper
Best Western
MosesLake, USA
03.1998 - 09.2000
- Cleaned and maintained guest rooms, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and presentation
Assistant Activity Director
The Cambridge Sinor Living Fasulity
Quincy, WA
Owner Operated
West Side Pizza
Quincy, USA
11.2021
- Opened up restaurants got it prepared for the day that include making pizza dough stocking food line.
- And making sure the dinning area and restrooms and preparation areas are all clean and ready for the day.
Education
High school diploma -
South Seattle Comuity College
Seattle, WA05.1988
High Schoo Administration
South Seattle Comunity College
Seattle, WASkills
- Busser
- Care plans
- Dietary department experience
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Memory care
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Host/Hostess
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation
- Menu planning
- Assisted living
- Communication skills
- Serving Experience
- Knife skills
- Dementia care
- Dietary aide experience
- Long term care
- Meal preparation
- Customer service
- Pallet Jack
- Merchandising
- Forklift
- Food handling
- Senior care
- Computer skills
- Bartending
- Kitchen Experience
- Activity organization
- Program development
- Continuous improvement
- Relationship building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Self motivation
- Reliability
- Facility management
- Event planning
- Client relationship
- Staff management
- Scheduling appointments
- Problem resolution
- Therapy planning
- Participant monitoring
- Team management
- Event planning background
- Patient evaluations
- Event planning experience
- Treatment coordination
- Safety protocols
- Performance scheduling
- Professionalism
- Team building
- Excellent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Staff supervision
- Decision-making
- Professional demeanor
- Catering coordination
Certification
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Awards
Job Search Skills, 10/01/03, Received a Certificate for completion of Job Search Skills.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Activity Director and Front Desk
THE CAMBRIDGE
06.2023 - 01.2025
Owner Operated
West Side Pizza
11.2021
House Keeper
Best Western
03.1998 - 09.2000
Owner Operated
Squcky Clean Cleaning Services
01.1997 - 12.2007
Assistant Activity Director
The Cambridge Sinor Living Fasulity
High school diploma -
South Seattle Comuity College
High Schoo Administration
South Seattle Comunity College