Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations.
· Traveled and Supported 35 communities. •
· Assisted in hiring, trained, and managed 180 plus Activity Directors and activity team member, Managed two Regional Activity Specialist.
· Updated and developed new activity programs.
· Networked with professionals to bring new ideas and technology to AL & Memory Care activity program.
· Created seminars via in-person/Zoom/Teams
· Collaborated with the Executive team to increase community occupancy.
· Supported and partnered with the Executive Directors and Department
· Directors to elevate activity programs in community.
· Managed and maintained budget and expenses for activity department and activity program with Executive Director of each community.
· Met with Area VP’s and Senior VP to go over priority communities within areas of opportunity and create plans leading to success.
· Followed all State License and RCFEguidelines for Activity Department and Community.
· Managed all operational aspects, state licensing, and health regulations for entertainment, dining, and alcohol.
· Collaborated with chefs and bartenders to create monthly menus.
· Developed marketing strategies and partnerships with local TV and radio stations.
· Recruited, trained, and supervised all staff members.
· Booked celebrity comedians and increased sales by 100% while reducing costs and waste by 75%.
· Increased overall revenue by 35% over two fiscal years by implementing strategic business development initiatives, cost reduction strategies, and enhancing service delivery standards across a multi-department organization.
· Recognized as the #1 comedy club in the Sacramento area while featured on Good Day Sacramento.