Lisa Woody
Activities Director
Vinita,OK
Summary
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 a history of building effective recreational programs to meet community needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Director
Home of Hope
Vinita, OK
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Planned outings to include Staffing, transportation, lunches, travel times, outing schedules, lunch times, etc.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
Activities Director
Leisure Care Senior Living
Oro Valley, AZ
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Supported cognitive health through the implementation of brain fitness programs designed to stimulate mental acuity in older adults.
- Stretched annual budget to cover planned and unplanned activities through creative use of resources.
- Encouraged social interaction among residents by designing opportunities for group projects, discussion groups, game nights, and other shared experiences.
Public Relations Intern
Columbia College
Columbia, SC
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Maintained and updated media contact lists and databases for ease of access.
- Worked with Marketing Department on branding strategies.
- Planned and organized seminars, meetings, and retreats.
Veterans Affairs College Counselor
Veterans Affairs Work Study
Fort Campbell, KY
03.2004 - 09.2006
- Assisted with admissions process, financial aid process and obstacles that arose.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling, and registration and career planning.
U.S. Army Solider
U.S. Army Active Duty
Various
04.1993 - 03.1997
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
No Degree - English Literature
Columbia College
Columbia, SCNo Degree - English Literature
Austin Peay State University
Fort Campbell, KYNo Degree - English Literature
Hopkinsville Community College
Fort Campbell, KYSkills
- Event planning/coordination
- Community Outreach
- Exceptional Multitasking Skills
- Talented Public Speaker
- Critical Thinking
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Exceptional Computer Skills
Certification
- DDCS
- CMA
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Activities Director
Home of Hope
03.2023 - 12.2024
Activities Director
Leisure Care Senior Living
12.2019 - 03.2023
Public Relations Intern
Columbia College
01.2008 - 09.2010
Veterans Affairs College Counselor
Veterans Affairs Work Study
03.2004 - 09.2006
U.S. Army Solider
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.1993 - 03.1997
No Degree - English Literature
Columbia College
No Degree - English Literature
Austin Peay State University
No Degree - English Literature
Hopkinsville Community College
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