Richard Shaw
Winston,GA
Summary
Experiential Therapy Manager experienced in adventure-based programming and clinical supervision. Enhanced client experiences and ensured safety through effective staff training and oversight of therapeutic programs. Contributed to successful implementation of various initiatives while maintaining compliance with accreditation standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Experiential Therapy Manager
Youth Villages
Douglasville, Georgia
01.2009 - Current
- Provided clinical supervision for eight certified recreation therapists.
- Managed therapeutic drumming program, enhancing participant engagement and wellness outcomes.
- Managed therapeutic horsemanship program to support participant development and confidence, managing two certified riding instructors.
- Directed recreation therapy internship program, fostering professional development for emerging therapists.
- Trained staff in adventure-based modalities, including camping, caving, and rock climbing.
- Acted as campus adventure-based risk manager to ensure safety protocols.
- Managed accreditation processes for AEE, maintaining compliance standards.
- Oversaw policies and procedures for accreditation and adventure components, ensuring quality and compliance standards.
- Participated as senior management team member to drive strategic initiatives.
Recreation Therapist
Kate's Club
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Designed and implemented therapeutic recreation programs for individuals facing grief and loss.
Experiential Therapy Director
Inner Harbour
Douglasville, Georgia
11.2000 - 09.2009
Activity Therapist
GRN Community Service Board
Lawrenceville, Georgia
05.1999 - 10.2000
Aviation Support Equipment Technician
US Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
05.1992 - 03.1996
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-1999
Skills
- CTRS-Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
(NCTRC) - Recreation Therapy Consultant-Youth Villages
- Program evaluation
- Wilderness First Aid trained
CPR, First Aid AED trained - Low and high ropes course facilitator trainer – Inner
Harbour
- Tree Climbing Instructor
- Adventure-based programming trainer (camping,
caving, rock climbing, canoeing, rafting, hiking and
backpacking - Inner Harbour - Wilderness Lifeguard trained
- Wilderness First Aid trainedCPR, First Aid AED trained
- Swiftwater Rescue trained
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Certified Therapeutic Adventure Specialist
Timeline
Experiential Therapy Manager
Youth Villages
01.2009 - Current
Recreation Therapist
Kate's Club
01.2008 - 01.2010
Experiential Therapy Director
Inner Harbour
11.2000 - 09.2009
Activity Therapist
GRN Community Service Board
05.1999 - 10.2000
Aviation Support Equipment Technician
US Navy
05.1992 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of West Georgia