Director Of Community Life resume example with 17+ years of experience
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Summary
Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market.
Highlights
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Accomplishments
Experience
08/2010 to Present
Director of Community LifeGrand Living At Lake Lorraine – Coralville, IA,
Develop systemic procedures and guidelines to improve quality performance, communication and execution of departmental operation.
Direct, hire, train and supervise the Masterpiece Living and Community Lifestyle team working in different levels of eldercare.
Build an inclusive and strength-based culture for people of different ages and abilities in a CCRC community of 300+.
Work closely with marketing team to draw prospects through media exposure, creative community engagement and personalized customer service.
Creator and chief developer of the Clermont College of Creative Life, an inclusive university model of life-long learning for all ages.
Organize and support large scale events, Elder educator courses, intergenerational partnerships, wellness programs and committees.
Educate and train employees, residents, families and visitors on the Eden Alternative, Leadership & Growth, Dementia and approaches to care.
10/2006 to 07/2010
Life Enrichment DirectorUniversal Health Services – Groton, CT,
Develop, implement and facilitate therapeutic psychosocial programs for residents living with dementia, Alzheimer's,and with other cognitive and physical challenges in a skilled nursing facility.
Introduce new approaches such as therapeutic art, music, drama and sensory modalities to resident care.
Manage comprehensive regulatory documentation, including assessments, MDS and progress notes.
Supervise and direct associates and volunteers to enhance services and programs with limited department budget.
09/2003 to 08/2006
Art TherapistLawrence Hall Youth Services – City, STATE,
Develop and apply art therapy modalities and tools to assess and treat children and teens with behavioral and emotional challenges in a residential and therapeutic school setting.
Work with an interdisciplinary team to improve best practices and offer a holistic treatment approach.
Education
Expected in 2003
Master of Arts: Art Therapy The School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago, IL. GPA: Art Therapy
Expected in 1999
Bachelor of Arts: Fine Arts University of Colorado - Boulder, CO. GPA: Fine Arts
Expected in
Florence, Italy, Semester abroad, Studies of Italian history, art and architecture
Certification: The Eden Alternative Educator June, 2013. Denver, CO. Changing the culture of care.: - , GPA:
Additional Information
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS National Leading Age Conference, Denver, CO. (2013) International Eden Alternative Conference (2014) Leading Age, Colorado,Vail, CO. (2014) Masterpiece Living Lyceum, St. Petersburg, FL. (2015) Leading Age Leadership Conference, Newport, OR. (2015) International Council on Aging, North America Innovation Award for creation of Clermont College of Creative Life (2015)
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Resume Overview
School Attended
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
University of Colorado
Job Titles Held:
Director of Community Life
Life Enrichment Director
Art Therapist
Degrees
Master of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Florence, Italy, Semester abroad, Studies of Italian history, art and architecture
Certification: The Eden Alternative Educator June, 2013. Denver, CO. Changing the culture of care.