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Suzie Powell

Suzie Powell

Highland Village,Texas

Summary

Vibrant and energetic Life Enrichment Director with outstanding relationship building skills. Creative in developing unique programs and offerings that spark resident interest. Coordinates well-attended events that draw in residents, family members and community members. Multi talented leader offering more than ten years of senior living experience with over eight of those years directly working in programming .

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Executive Director

The Heritage At Twin Creeks
Allen, United States
02.2020 - Current
  • Performing as right hand to Executive Director. Handles new move in agreements, payroll, new hires, as well as being cheerleader for the community by building great relationships with family members. Manage several departments as assistant executive director in addition to also acting as Director of Programs and overseeing an activity assistant. Increased occupancy with my strong activity program.

Resident Program Director

The Heritage at Twin Creeks
, Texas
02.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for all aspects of activity program of 80 resident community including the memory care neighborhood
  • Manage an activity assistant and a driver.

Community Life Director

Windsor Senior Living
Dallas, Texas
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Responsible for all aspects of life enrichment and activity program of 150 resident community and managed a team of two activity assistants
  • Oversaw the transportation department and managed a team of two drivers
  • Responsible for scheduling transportation for residents and for maintenance of 3 company vehicles

Various Roles

Brookdale Senior Living
Dallas, Texas
02.2011 - 04.2017

In my six plus years with Brookdale, I held several different management positions including business office director, move in coordinator, and life enrichment director. I was chosen as life enrichment mentor for S. Central Region and helped my fellow activity professionals be more successful.

Education

Univerity of North Texas
Denton, Texas
1996

Skills

  • Certified Dementia Practitioner
  • Monthly event calendars and newsletters
  • Event planning
  • Social Media expert
  • Relationship building
  • Staff management
  • Marketing
  • Team Bonding
  • Budgeting
  • Training and Onboarding
  • CALM certificate
  • Leadership

Timeline

Assistant Executive Director

The Heritage At Twin Creeks
02.2020 - Current

Resident Program Director

The Heritage at Twin Creeks
02.2018 - Current

Community Life Director

Windsor Senior Living
04.2017 - 02.2018

Various Roles

Brookdale Senior Living
02.2011 - 04.2017

Univerity of North Texas
Suzie Powell