Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Employment Community Activities
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Michael Perry

Leesburg,VA

Summary

Conscientious activity planner trained in First Aid, CPR and recreation oversight. Accomplished in keeping programs fun, engaging and safe for participants. Diligent about enforcing rules and skilled in motivating staff.

Resourceful and self-directed Volunteer Assistant Activities Coordinator assists with developing and organizing resources to offer high-quality activities designed to meet physical, mental and psycho-social well-being of residents in adult day care center. Demonstrates competence in conducting therapeutic activities for individuals and groups. Stimulates interest of elderly and disabled residents with enthusiasm and compassion to set measurable participation goals within plan of care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Activity Assistant

Loudoun Adult Day Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated special events to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other milestones that fostered a sense of community within the center.
  • Boosted social interaction among residents through the organization of group events.
  • Promoted mental fitness by facilitating trivia games and puzzles that challenged cognitive abilities while encouraging socialization among peers.
  • Conducted sensory stimulation activities for memory care patients, improving mood regulation and reducing agitation incidents.
  • Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.

Lifeguard

Ida Lee Recreation Center
06.2018 - Current
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
  • Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
  • Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.

Lifeguard

Stoneleigh County Club
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Taught kids how to and improve their swimming
  • Cleaned the pool, served food from the snack bar
  • Kept the rules enforced
  • Keep pools clean, and chemicals balanced

Teacher’s Assistant

Catoctin Elementary School
05.2018 - 05.2018


  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.

Summer Day Camp Volunteer

Saint John the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
07.2014 - 07.2014


  • Set a positive example for campers regarding behavior expectations, leading to improved overall conduct within the day camp setting.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks when needed, contributing to the smooth operation of day-to-day logistics at the summer day camp facility.
  • Served as camp photographer.

Education

No Degree - Therapeutic Recreation

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
01-2028

Community College -

Northern Virginia Community
12.2023

High School -

Loudoun County High School
06.2018

Skills

  • CPR/AED certified
  • First Aid Certified
  • Epi Pen Certified
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Consistent Reliability
  • Trustworthy Performance
  • Adaptable
  • Teamwork

Employment Community Activities

  • Lifeguard, Ida Lee Recreation Center, June 2018-present. Worked previously as a Lifeguard at Stoneleigh County Club. Taught kids how to improve their swimming, cleaned and monitored chemicals for the pool, served food from the snack bar, enforced safety rules.
  • Team Member, Loudoun County High School Cross Country, Swim, and Track Teams for four years (2014-2018). Qualified for Dulles District Meet for three consecutive years, ompeted in several Invitational meets
  • Saint John the Apostle Roman Catholic Church’s Vacation Bible Camp, July 2018. Helped campers keep track of time, assisted in activities, camp photographer.
  • Worker, Therapeutic Riding Center, cleaned horse fields
  • Teacher’s Assistant, Catoctin Elementary School, May 2018. Helped students with assignments, took students to and from activities, helped the teacher with paperwork and maintaining an orderly classroom.
  • Volunteer, Loudoun Adult Day Center.June 2023-present. Assist with gathering materials for recreational activities, assist with games, trips, and workouts, assist kitchen staff during snack time and cleaned up game and kitchen areas, and provide suggestions for activities.

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in running for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Volunteering
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills

Timeline

Activity Assistant

Loudoun Adult Day Center
06.2023 - Current

Lifeguard

Ida Lee Recreation Center
06.2018 - Current

Teacher’s Assistant

Catoctin Elementary School
05.2018 - 05.2018

Lifeguard

Stoneleigh County Club
06.2015 - 06.2018

Summer Day Camp Volunteer

Saint John the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
07.2014 - 07.2014

Community College -

Northern Virginia Community

No Degree - Therapeutic Recreation

George Mason University

High School -

Loudoun County High School
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