Lori Goodine
Hudson,ME
Summary
Dynamic Activity Director with a proven track record at Volunteers of America Northern New England, excelling in event planning and program development. Cultivated strong community relationships while creatively managing a $3,000 budget. Skilled in organizational strategies and effective communication, enhancing residents' quality of life through engaging activities and support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Director/Assisant ProgramManager
Volunteers of America Northern New England
10.2016 - 02.2025
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive atmosphere.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or themed parties to enhance overall quality of life within the community setting.
- Stretched minimum annual budget of $3000 to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and opportunities for residents'' enrichment.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
- Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Cooked meals for 28 residents.
- Shopped for groceries and supplies.
Activity Director
Joe and Paula Goudreau
08.2005 - 10.2016
- Integrated cognitive stimulation techniques into daily programming for improved mental health outcomes among participants suffering from dementia or related conditions.
- Helped in the dining room at meal times.
- Called in payroll.
- Took care of the flower gardens.
- Ordered food and supplies.
- Cooked meals for28 residents.
Social Services Coordinator
Woodlands of Brewer
06.2005 - 04.2006
- Identified community resources to support clients.
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
- Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high-quality service standards and meeting performance goals.
- Reviewed client case files regularly to ensure up-to-date documentation, adherence to agency guidelines, and timely follow-ups as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bangor High School
Bangor, ME06-1981
Skills
- Activity organization
- Organizational skills
- Event planning experience
- Program development
Timeline
Activity Director/Assisant ProgramManager
Volunteers of America Northern New England
10.2016 - 02.2025
Activity Director
Joe and Paula Goudreau
08.2005 - 10.2016
Social Services Coordinator
Woodlands of Brewer
06.2005 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Bangor High School
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