Virginia Faulkner
Patchogue
Summary
Dynamic Recreation Leader with strengths in team training, creative thinking, and activity coordination. Proven ability to foster welcoming environments and enhance resident participation through engaging programs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Leader
Medford Multicare Center
Medford
11.2024 - Current
- Cultivated welcoming environment, increasing resident participation in activities.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for all recreational programs.
- Organized and scheduled weekly events, ensuring diverse program offerings.
- Trained and mentored new team members on program execution and safety protocols, paperwork and procedures.
- Established partnerships with local organizations, broadening program variety and resources.
- Documented individual progress toward meeting treatment goals.
- Created person centered care plans for individuals in the facility.
- Coordinated installation, programming, and maintenance of speakers, enhancing resident enrichment.
- Worked alongside Director to plan special programs, and decor for events such as National Skilled Nursing Home Week.
- Ensured diet plans were being followed during food programs to ensure resident safety.
SHIFT LEAD / APPLE CERTIFIED COMPUTING EXPERT
Best Buy
Patchogue
10.2021 - Current
- Proven track record of optimizing sales floor operations and driving significant revenue growth.
- Skilled in team leadership, training, and developing innovative sales strategies that enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Adept at analyzing sales data to identify trends, streamline inventory management, and boost productivity.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to improve product visibility and appeal.
- Performed opening and closing procedures such as setting alarm systems, counting money.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NYSkills
- Activity coordination
- Care planning
- Customer service skills
- Team training
- Creative problem-solving
- Computer skills
- Arts and crafts
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
February 2026
Recognized as employee of the month at Medford Multicare. - MARKET H1 RECOGNITION
NY and NJ
Recognized as one of the top advisors in all of New York and New Jersey for the first half of 2024. - TOP GUN
North Eastern United States, 2023
One of the top sales advisors in the North Eastern United States. - TOP COMPUTING ADVISOR
2022 and 2023 - MILLION DOLLAR WRITER
2022 and 2023
Produced over 2 million dollars of revenue in 2022 and again in 2023. - EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Micromarket - 2022
Held the top sales advisor position for the micro-market every month of the year.
Timeline
Recreation Leader
Medford Multicare Center
11.2024 - Current
SHIFT LEAD / APPLE CERTIFIED COMPUTING EXPERT
Best Buy
10.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
St. Joseph's College