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Merri Bork

Manhattan,KS

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Populations Program Leader

Manhattan Parks And Recreation
Manhattan, KS
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented new programs to meet the needs of program participants
  • Developed detailed lesson plans for various programs
  • Resolved conflicts among program participants
  • Maintained records of program activities including attendance logs

Front Desk Representative

Fairfield Inn Marriott
Manhattan, Kansas
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Answered incoming calls, directed callers to appropriate personnel and took messages as needed.
  • Verified customer identification and processed payments for services rendered.
  • Assisted with check-in and check-out procedures by confirming reservations and collecting payment information.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while ensuring their satisfaction was met.

Desk Assistant

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Reviewed and processed incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.
  • Assisted with the organization of office supplies, equipment, and documents.
  • Supported students with residential concerns

Education

Master of Arts - Drama Therapy

Kansas State University
Manhattan
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
05-2021

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Communication Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-solving abilities

Accomplishments

  • Lead the Barrier-Free Theatre troupe of 40 individuals with and without disabilities in devising an original play with performances
  • Presented on Barrier-Free Theatre at the Power of Words conference in September 2024

Affiliations

  • Interned at Big Lakes Development Center in a Job Skills class for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Interned at Anthony Middle School in a special education classroom to teach social and behavioral skills

Timeline

Special Populations Program Leader

Manhattan Parks And Recreation
07.2023 - Current

Front Desk Representative

Fairfield Inn Marriott
06.2021 - 07.2023

Desk Assistant

Eastern Illinois University
08.2018 - 03.2020

Master of Arts - Drama Therapy

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

Eastern Illinois University

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