Compassionate Activity Director with background in maintaining organization while planning and coordinating activities. Knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and conducting group activities to improve quality of life. First-rate interpersonal, organizational and persuasive skills.
Skills
Activity organization
Event planning
Safety understanding
Team skill-building
First aid knowledge
Excellent organizational abilities
Facilities maintenance
Activity coordination
Safety training
Team management
Supervision
Leadership
Reliable and trustworthy
Experience
03/2000 to 11/2016
Activities Leader Mcguire Group Health Care Facilities – Cheektowaga, NY,
SCoordinated resident activities and boosted engagement by ensuring safe, positive environment.
Worked with leadership to evaluate needs and propose initial plans.
Led program implementation according to each individual residents disability needs and capabilities.
Organized event calendar and signed up volunteers.
Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
Maintained records of activities and analyzed feedback from participants.
04/2000 to 03/2013
Environmental Supervisor American Senior Communities – Greencastle, IN,
Assessed daily workloads, scheduled and planned daily assignments and oversaw numerous projects.
Provided insight and information to management regarding onsite improvement project specifications.
Developed training programs to build employee performance, improve employee engagement and increase employee retention.
Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
Monitored maintenance scheduling and reported maintenance team information to management.
Collaborated with multiple departments to maximize workflow and efficiency.
Established and implemented new procedures for standard maintenance scheduling.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
03/2000 to 10/2009
Facilities Supervisor Ahmc Healthcare Inc. – Alhambra, CA,
Called in equipment repair services and maintained office supplies by ordering new inventory.
Adhered to budget to complete regular repairs and maintenance work as well as handle special facility needs.
Provided input to selection of qualified contractors, scheduled work and oversaw daily activities.
Offered input during planning of special building events.
Checked common areas and conference rooms regularly to verify cleanliness and order.
Managed system work orders by distributing assignments and closing out completed work after walk-throughs.
Evaluated facilities, furniture and equipment to maintain ergonomic work environment.
Led facilities management team, delivering continuous one-on-one training to 30Housekeepers for busy industrial location.
Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
Researched and provided timely resolution to service discrepancies.
Eliminated knowledge gaps by managing continuous training and mentoring strategies for new and junior personnel.
Boosted customer satisfaction scores by rolling out new motivational initiative for team workers.
07/1976 to 10/1999
Janitor Stockroom Forklift Philips Lighting – City, STATE,
Kept stockroom clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Used [Software] to keep accurate records on inventory levels, which improved stock accuracy and helped prevent loss.
Unloaded incoming trucks and stocked merchandise in correct storage areas.
Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
Helped customers load bulky and heavy items into vehicles after purchase.
Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility.
Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
Stocked and rotated products, supplies and paper goods to optimize freshness.
Maintained clear aisles during restocking to avoid hazards and promote guest convenience.
Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
Read tickets accurately to pick out important information and correctly complete orders.
Selected items from bins, scanned tags with tracker and loaded onto cart.
Labeled pallets with proper information for storage in correct locations within warehouse.
Determined proper product storage methods, identification and stock location.
Maintained knowledge of federal, state and local regulations to enforce adherence to requirements in daily operations and advise management on policy changes necessary for compliance.
Examined and inspected stock items for damage and reported findings to supervisors.
Stacked, organized and palletized packages for efficient storage and movement.
Operated forklift and sizzor lifts equipment carefully to minimize accidents and damage.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in accordance with established safety requirements.
Reordered stock to replenish inventory without interruption to production
Operated forklift to elevate or place merchandise in appropriate areas.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1972 to to
High School Diploma: Harmony Grove High School - Benton, AR GPA: Status -
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: Ouachita Tech - Malven , AR GPA: Status -
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: Computer And Information Sciences Ouachita Tech - Malvern, AR GPA: Status -
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: Pulaski Tech - Milwaukee, WI GPA: Status -
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: Computer And Information Sciences, Supervisor Clas Pulaski Technical College - North Little Rock, AR GPA: Status -
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