Marvin Tuggle II
The Blackberry Center
Saint Cloud,FL
1
Certificate
20
Years of experience
Transformational senior-living and behavioral-health leader with nearly 20 years of experience enhancing therapeutic recreation and resident engagement. Spearheaded wellness program innovations and improved satisfaction outcomes while guiding multidisciplinary teams in long-term care and assisted living. Committed to fostering culture, collaboration, and community impact.
Work History
Patient Advocate & Recreational Therapist
5 Years 6 Months- Led patient-rights advocacy, grievance investigations, and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Facilitated therapeutic recreation groups to enhance wellness, coping skills, and behavioral stabilization.
- Designed a physical-wellness program that significantly increased resident engagement.
- Coordinate facility-wide events and maintain high-quality clinical documentation.
- Strengthened organizational culture through advocacy, effective communication, and person-centered care.
Lifestyle Director
5 Years- Directed all lifestyle programming, engagement strategy, and resident experience initiatives.
- Increased resident participation by implementing innovative, personalized programming models.
- Developed and managed community partnerships, enhancing outreach and volunteer involvement.
- Built and managed community partnerships to expand outreach and volunteer involvement.
- Enhanced facility reputation through execution of high-impact events and engagement with families.
Recreational Therapy Director
9 Years- Managed recreation services for 200+ resident skilled-nursing community to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
- Coordinated large-scale events and facility-wide engagement strategies to foster community connection and participation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care plans.
- Managed documentation, regulatory compliance, and departmental operations.
- Developed foundational leadership and long-term care expertise to support effective program implementation and staff guidance.
Education
B.S. - Health and Human Services
Skills
Patient Advocacy
Therapeutic Recreation
Behavioral Health
Assisted Living
Long-Term Care
Regulatory Compliance
Crisis intervention
Documentation
Program Development
Event Planning
Team Leadership
Leadership
Certification
- CTRS
- CPI Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Patient Advocate & Recreational Therapist
The Blackberry Center
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Lifestyle Director
Somerby Assisted Living
01.2016 - 01.2021Read More
Recreational Therapy Director
Indian River Center
01.2007 - 01.2016Read More
University of Tennessee
B.S. from Health and Human Services
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CAREER LONGEVITY & ADVANCEMENT
2007–Present | 19 Years of Leadership in Healthcare & Senior Living Consistent upward progression demonstrating stability, commitment, and excellence across multiple care settings.