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. Skilled in developing personal bonds with residents and staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Lifestyles
Buckner Westminster Place
09.2015 - Current
Developed monthly community newsletters and published electronically and in print.
Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping the life enrichment department within budget.
Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
Planned resident outings and special events as part of recreational program.
Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of residents.
Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Palestine, TX
05.1993
Skills
Volunteer Recruitment
Program Development
Event Planning Experience
Organizational Skills
Small Group Leadership
Attention to Detail
Budget Management
Team Leadership
Accomplishments
Engaging residents in services versus just serving them is something I am proud of.
Partnering with BCFS in the development of many intergenerational events and activities.
Achieved a successful Buckner shoe drive program that has exceeded each years financial goal.
Collaborated with the Longview community and created the first Westminster Dog show. This brought residents, families, staff and community together.
Timeline
Director of Lifestyles
Buckner Westminster Place
09.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
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