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Lisa Chinappi

Wareham,MA

Summary

Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations. Organized Activity Director with [Number]-year track record of planning, organizing and administering activities in [Type] setting. Strong experience in coordinating and executing events and activities. Skilled in developing personal bonds with staff and residents. Committed to adhering to state compliance requirements for conducting activities. Sympathetic Activity Director with passion for conducting recreational and therapeutic activities. In-depth understanding of skill-based programs and activities. Strong program management skills with [Number]-year history of building effective recreational programs to meet community needs. Great at planning and running entertaining programs as accomplished [Job Title]. Offers record of success in increasing participation with empowered staff and fresh offerings for new interests. Excels and handling back-end paperwork, finances and supply management. Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Director

Cape Cod Senior Living Residences
2014.04 - Current
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
  • Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
  • Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
  • Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
  • Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
  • Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
  • Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated activities for [Business Name].
  • Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
  • Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
  • Stretched minimum annual budget of $[Amount] to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
  • Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
  • Improved recreational programming based on feedback from customers and employees.
  • Led efforts to conceive, develop and execute thematically aligned entertainment programming.
  • Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
  • Conducted site visits, artist walkthrough and other pre-event meetings with third parties to explain event objectives, site restrictions and performance expectations.
  • Stayed abreast of entertainment offerings within marketplace to evaluate and report trends, opportunities and competition.
  • Administered First Aid and CPR to participants in distress.

Building Manager

Wise Living
2005.11 - 2014.03
  • Managed and scheduled contract workers who completed building maintenance and upgrades.
  • Directed financial operations for building to maintain optimal budget targets.
  • Coached entire building staff to promote optimal team dynamics while encouraging positive working environment.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks, which included unclogging sinks and toilets, replacing door locks and fixing heating and air conditioning issues.
  • Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling projects.
  • Managed operations, maintenance, and improvement of properties.
  • Collected rent, deposits, and payments from tenants.
  • Supervised [Number]-room [Type] facility and staff of [Number] employees.
  • Directed removal of snow and ice from common outdoor areas, parking lots and entrances.
  • Conducted inspections of property grounds, buildings and equipment to identify maintenance concerns and direct timely repairs.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents and on-site associates.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
  • Promoted positive company and owner relationships through proactive attention to concerns.
  • Analyzed and evaluated monthly and quarterly financial statements.
  • Administered property-related budgets, reviewed invoices and tracked costs.
  • Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs to maintain high occupancy rates.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.
  • Maintained constant balance and accounting of property petty cash account.
  • Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
  • Audited files and reported issues requiring follow-up to program manager.
  • Managed operations and leasing of upscale community of nearly [Number] executive apartment homes.
  • Planned special events such as lotteries, dedications and project tours.

Activity Director

Heritage At Falmouth
1996.02 - 2005.10
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
  • Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
  • Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
  • Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
  • Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
  • Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
  • Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
  • Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated activities for [Business Name].
  • Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
  • Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
  • Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
  • Stretched minimum annual budget of $[Amount] to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
  • Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
  • Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
  • Improved recreational programming based on feedback from customers and employees.
  • Led efforts to conceive, develop and execute thematically aligned entertainment programming.
  • Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
  • Conducted site visits, artist walkthrough and other pre-event meetings with third parties to explain event objectives, site restrictions and performance expectations.
  • Stayed abreast of entertainment offerings within marketplace to evaluate and report trends, opportunities and competition.
  • Administered First Aid and CPR to participants in distress.

Education

High School Diploma -

Homer Hanna High School
Brownsville, TX
05.1980

Skills

  • Member Retention
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Activity Modification
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Event Planning
  • Monthly Event Calendars
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Transporting Residents
  • Specialist Referrals
  • Resident Engagement
  • Therapy Programs
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Community Safety
  • Program Enrollments
  • Proper Staffing
  • Treatment Coordination
  • Therapy Planning
  • Department Collaboration
  • Activity Organization
  • Safety Requirements
  • Advertising Activities
  • Assessing Residents
  • Medical Assistance
  • Clerical Support
  • Event Staffing
  • Newsletter Preparation
  • Tournament Regulations
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Daily Logs
  • Making Announcements
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Course Management
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Social Psychology
  • Event Planning and Assistance
  • Emotional Support

Timeline

Activity Director

Cape Cod Senior Living Residences
2014.04 - Current

Building Manager

Wise Living
2005.11 - 2014.03

Activity Director

Heritage At Falmouth
1996.02 - 2005.10

High School Diploma -

Homer Hanna High School
Lisa Chinappi