Wanda Smith
New Market,VA
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 15 years in recreation management. Skilled in fostering partnerships and mentoring staff, leading to enhanced program visibility and quality service delivery. Committed to driving continuous improvement through data analysis and participant feedback.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Recreation
Harrisonburg Health & Rehab
Harrisonburg, VA
03.2010 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging recreation programs tailored to resident needs.
- Supervised staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and high-quality service delivery.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to foster partnerships and enhance program visibility.
- Managed budgets for recreational activities, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.
- Mentored team members, providing training on best practices in recreational therapy techniques.
- Analyzed participant feedback to refine programming and improve overall resident satisfaction.
- Led strategic planning sessions to align recreational offerings with organizational goals and resident interests.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis, driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
Activity Assistant
Life Care Center
New Market, VA
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Facilitated engaging activities to enhance residents' physical and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to develop tailored recreational programs for diverse resident needs.
- Assisted in organizing events that promoted community interaction and socialization among residents.
- Monitored resident participation and feedback to refine activity offerings and improve engagement levels.
- Implemented safety protocols during group activities to ensure a secure environment for all participants.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through assessments, contributing to strategic planning for future initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spotswood High School
McGaheysville VaSkills
- Adaptive programming
- Facility management
- Emergency preparedness
- Partnership building
- Accessibility planning
- Activity scheduling
- Recreation therapy
- Group coordination
- Special event planning
- Supply inventory
- Activity planning
- Schedule management
- Staff scheduling
- Purchasing
- Community relations
- Program improvement
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Safety monitoring
Certification
Director of Recreation, Dementia Care Practitioner, CPR Certification, Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Director of Recreation
Harrisonburg Health & Rehab
03.2010 - 01.2026
Activity Assistant
Life Care Center
06.2008 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Spotswood High School