Combined experience in education, memory care, and resident service. Ability to streamline move-in processes, coordinate operations, and cultivate strong relationships with residents, families, and vendors. Adept at inventory control, multitasking, and empathetic problem solving. Passionate about delivering exceptional service and positive outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Move-In Coordinator
Elison of Pinecrest
Largo, FL
05.2023 - Current
Maintain/update move-in, transfer, discharge, and resident facility transitions policies.
Manage move-in inventory control system for furniture, appliances, linens, etc.
Develop marketing materials by promoting vacancies at different levels within facility.
Build productive relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of items needed for move-in day.
Coordinate maintenance requests related to move-ins and outgoings; oversee paperwork for incoming residents.
Organize move-in dates, deliveries, and related documentation; respond promptly to inquiries from prospective residents and families.
Communicate effectively with new residents, their families, and colleagues throughout the move-in process.
Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
Dunedin, FL
07.2016 - 05.2023
Managed student behavioral issues to optimize the classroom learning environment.
Motivated and engaged students in developing foundational academic skills.
Developed and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning and social-emotional development by creating a program entitled Big Buddy, Little Buddy to enhance philanthropic experiences in our community.
Implemented diverse teaching techniques to maximize individual and group learning for advanced second grade learners.
Identified student needs and collaborated with staff to assess and solve challenges.
Delivered engaging lesson plans; encouraged learners to explore topics beyond class time by creating an extensive rubric for testing demands and high expectations.
Fostered open communication among teachers, students, and parents.
Teacher
Pasco County School Board
Holiday, FL
07.2014 - 05.2016
Managed student behavioral issues to optimize the classroom learning environment.
Motivated and engaged students; developed skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and social-emotional development.
Evaluated student progress and adapted lessons to meet diverse needs.
Organized and implemented a variety of teaching techniques to maximize learning.
Engaged in professional development to enhance instructional practice.
Memory Care Director
Pinecrest
Largo, FL
05.2014 - 05.2015
Developed and implemented a memory care program to improve resident engagement, satisfaction, and quality of life.
Facilitated problem-solving sessions among staff regarding challenging resident behaviors.
Maintained accurate documentation of services per company policies; created individualized care plans.
Monitored medication management protocols for regulatory compliance and physician orders.
Collaborated with families to provide education on best practices for memory impairment care, and held monthly care group support.
Created meaningful trips around the community where our residents could be successful in everyday tasks.
Teacher
Pasco County School Board
Land O’Lakes, FL
01.2001 - 02.2008
Managed student behavioral issues to optimize the classroom learning environment.
Motivated and engaged students; developed foundational academic skills.
Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and social-emotional development.
Created engaging and interactive lesson plans for diverse learners.
Built positive rapport with students to encourage risk-taking in learning.
Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and professional development activities.
Education
B.S. - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
01-2001
Skills
Strong organizational skills, relocation assistance, resource allocation, excellent communication, multitasking abilities, inventory control, problem solving, empathy and compassion
Achieved 441 move ins in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care through effectively working with the sales directors to ensure the new residents had a seamless move, or in house transfer.