To further my careeer in the field of recreation in obtaining a higher level of administrative responsibilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Special Recreation
Town of Greenburgh
Ardsley, NY
05.2003 - Present
Responsible for the administration, coordination, supervision and delivery of all therapeutic recreation programs to the developmentally disabled population in the Town and the six villages
Acts as the recreation inclusion officer to address the needs of the residents
Prepares and monitors budget
Responsible for billing through Medicaid
Coordinates and promotes all programs in the Town and Villages
Oversees the development and preparation and evaluates all programs and makes changes if necessary
Responsible for hiring all staff within this division
Assist in other areas within our department such as special events, camps, registration, nutrition program, field scheduling and issuing permits
Recreation Therapist
Taylor Care Center @ Westchester Medical Center
Hawthorne, NY
11.1997 - 04.2003
Provided therapeutic recreation programs for both short-term and long-term patients/residents to improve/maintain their physical, emotional and social well-being.
Planned, implemented and evaluated programs such as exercise groups, adapted sports, horticulture programs, cooking, reminiscing, sensory stimulation, arts & crafts, bingo, special events and trips
Co-created intergenerational program called LIFE
Responsible for assessments (initial and MDS), care plans, progress notes, attending multi-disciplinary team meetings and department meetings
Recreation Counselor
Blythedale Children's Hospital
Valhalla, NY
08.1996 - 11.1997
Provided recreation programs for children with physical disabilities ages 5 to 18 such as adapted sports, sensory stimulation, arts & crafts, cooking, games and aquatic therapy
Responsible for documentation on patients in the aquatic therapy program and daily attendance logs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY
05.1998
Master of Science - Physical Education
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
Certification
Certified through American Red Cross in CPR and AED
Advanced First Aid through American Red Cross
Affiliations
Member of New York State Parks and Recreation Society (NYSRPS)
Member of Westchester Recreation and Parks Society (WRAPS)
Member of National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
Timeline
Director of Special Recreation
Town of Greenburgh
05.2003 - Present
Recreation Therapist
Taylor Care Center @ Westchester Medical Center
11.1997 - 04.2003
Recreation Counselor
Blythedale Children's Hospital
08.1996 - 11.1997
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Mercy University
Master of Science - Physical Education
Manhattanville College
Certified through American Red Cross in CPR and AED