Kelly Blankenbeckler
Escondido,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable activities team member committed to providing quality programming to diverse range of individuals. Skilled in leading engaging activities, organizing events and developing creative solutions to best serve needs. Creative Activities Assistant skilled at planning unique events and activities. Considerate listener utilizes residents' preferences to create fulfilling experiences. Celebrated for keeping activities budget-friendly. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor. 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Assistant
Felicita Vida
2022.09 - Current
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Provided transportation to appointments and events to keep residents connected to community and allow access to necessary services.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
Tool Rental Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
2017.01 - Current
- Resolved customer disputes to maintain positive relationships and increase customer base.
- Implemented rental asset processes and cleanliness standards.
- Coordinated with sales teams and clients to manage inventory, adjust orders, and handle logistics.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services offered to customers.
- Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time.
- Coordinated with other departments to provide smooth execution of sales initiatives.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures for compliance with company policies.
Bulk Food Clerk
WinCo Foods
2015.10 - 2016.01
- Arranged items in display cases to promote sales.
- Assisted customers in finding proper products and offering suggestions.
- Demonstrated advanced product knowledge, item locations, pricing and stock levels.
- Labeled and scanned customer food items to complete sales.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
Barista
Starbucks
2012.02 - 2012.08
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Usher
Legoland California
2008.03 - 2012.03
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Provided friendly and courteous customer service to all guests at events to enhance satisfaction.
- Directed ticket holders to seats and facility locations.
- Worked with other staff members to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Maintained updated knowledge of event information to provide guests with accurate details.
- Maintained clean and organized venue to create pleasant experience for guests.
- Handled crowd control to maintain order and prevent overcrowding.
- Monitored entrance and exit of venue to guarantee safety of guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Hemet, CA06.2007
Skills
- Program Development
- Resident Support
- Enrichment Program Development
- Documentation Skills
- Family Relationship Development
- Calendar Management
- Group Facilitation
- Customer Service
- Social Integration
- Event Planning
- Relationship Building
- Senior Living Experience
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Felicita Vida
2022.09 - Current
Tool Rental Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
2017.01 - Current
Bulk Food Clerk
WinCo Foods
2015.10 - 2016.01
Barista
Starbucks
2012.02 - 2012.08
Usher
Legoland California
2008.03 - 2012.03
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Similar Profiles
Marisol HerreraMarisol Herrera
Embrace Memory Care Director at Felicita Vida Senior LivingEmbrace Memory Care Director at Felicita Vida Senior Living
PRACHIT PRAVIN NAKTIPRACHIT PRAVIN NAKTI
Restaurant Supervisor at Vida Dubai Marina Yatch Club, Vida Dubai MarinaRestaurant Supervisor at Vida Dubai Marina Yatch Club, Vida Dubai Marina
Elizabeth VegaElizabeth Vega
MSW Student Intern at Nueva Vida Behavioral Health Associates INC.MSW Student Intern at Nueva Vida Behavioral Health Associates INC.