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Laura Friend

Lake Kiowa,Tx

Summary

High-performing Supervisor with 10 years Senior Center experience. In-depth knowledge of programming, special events and social events for Senior Adults. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Coordinator

City of Derby Senior Services
06.2004 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for developing and implementing programs and activities for Senior Services
  • Responsible for records and reports
  • Responsible for participating in strategic planning
  • Sought and obtained community opportunities for cultural and recreational participation and safely transported residents to and from locations.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and drive revenue.

Owner

Concepts to Completions
09.2001 - 07.2004
  • Identified prospective customers using lead generating methods and performing cold calls
  • Met with client's to identify their design needs
  • Executed all jobs from initial concept to completed design

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Fort Hays State College
Hays, KS

Skills

  • Leadership/communication skills
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Player
  • Strategic Planning
  • Analytical Skills
  • Intergenerational Programming
  • Program Planning
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office,
  • Project Management Publisher, Power Point
  • Event Management and Promotion
  • Administrative Skills
  • Core Accomplishments
  • Event Planning
  • Successfully planned and executed, lunches and special events for groups
  • Spearheaded Health and Wellness Fair with over 60 vendors
  • Travel Planning:
  • Arranged, scheduled and coordinated all logistics and travel itineraries for 40 plus senior citizens
  • Multitasking
  • Demonstrated proficiencies in telephone, e-mail, fax and front-desk reception within high-volume environment

Timeline

Activity Coordinator

City of Derby Senior Services
06.2004 - 05.2021

Owner

Concepts to Completions
09.2001 - 07.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Fort Hays State College
Laura Friend