Hi, I’m
KARLENE SPENCER
Human Resource Manager
West Haven,CT
I have a theory and I really believe it. I think your worst weakness can become your greatest single strength.
Barbara Corcoran
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Activity Director
1
Human Resource
Work History
Civita Care Center at West River, Milford, CT
Activity Director
2021.10 - Current (2 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Touchpoints At Manchester, Manchester , CT
Activity Director
2017.07 - 2021.10 (4 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements..
- Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
Maefair Health Care Center, Trumbull, CT
Recreation Leader
2016.10 - 2017.06 (8 months)
Job overview
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Conducted training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics and community meetings to promote organization and educational opportunities.
- Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised part-time and seasonal personnel to perform job functions of recreation center.
- Tracked program spending, enrollments and attendance to produce monthly reports for program director.
Education
Southern New Hampshire University , Hooksett, NH
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
05.2018
Norwalk Community College , Norwalk, CT
Associate of Science from Therapeutic Recreation & Leisure Studies
05.2013
Skills
- Staff Management
- Communications
- Payroll Coordination
- Human Resources Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- New Employee Orientation
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Kronos Timekeeping
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Notary Public
Availability
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Timeline
Activity Director
Civita Care Center at West River
2021.10 - Current (2 years & 11 months)
Activity Director
Touchpoints At Manchester
2017.07 - 2021.10 (4 years & 3 months)
Recreation Leader
Maefair Health Care Center
2016.10 - 2017.06 (8 months)
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
Norwalk Community College
Associate of Science from Therapeutic Recreation & Leisure Studies
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Notary Public
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