Experience

Samaritas Senior Living

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recreation Therapy Coordinator

  • Aug 2017 - Present

• Recreation Therapy Coordinator

  • Aug 2017 - Present



Holy Cross Episcopal and Ascension Lutheran Churches

• Kentwood, MI

• Fundraiser

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2018

  Develop a fundraising strategy for the church's English as a Second Language program. Work with the parish and the local Bhutanese community to diversify the funding stream for the program. Write grants. My efforts secured 69% of the funding for the program. Develop a fundraising strategy for the church's English as a Second Language program. Work with the parish and the local Bhutanese community to diversify the funding stream for the program. Write grants. My efforts secured 69% of the funding for the program.



Lutheran Social Services of Michigan, Sarmaritas Assisted Living Facility

• Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Recreational Therapy Assistant

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2017



Lakeshore Museum Center

• Muskegon

• Interpretive Staff Member

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2015

  Provide guided thematic tours and lead experiential programming at the center and its four associated historic sites. Provide guided thematic tours and lead experiential programming at the center and its four associated historic sites.



The University of the South

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Mentor

  • Sep 1996 - Jun 2014

  Built strong connections and communities through the exchange of personal stories. Created and mediated safe environments which allowed participants to share and discuss differing opinions and to resolve group conflict. Facilitated group discussion and reflection that connect personal experience and belief with the culture at large. Built strong connections and communities through the exchange of personal stories. Created and mediated safe environments which allowed participants to share and discuss differing opinions and to resolve group conflict. Facilitated group discussion and reflection that connect personal experience and belief with the culture at large.



Blandford Nature Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Farm Apprentice

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

  Assisted the Farm Manager with the production of produce on a 3.5 acre farm committed to organic and holistic practices. Participated in all aspects of raising produce, tending livestock, and all other farm and sales related responsibilities. Led volunteers and Youth Farm Teams and their participants in field work and other farm chores. Assisted in the education of the Youth Farm Teams. Led and taught volunteer and youth farm team members. Assisted the Farm Manager with the production of produce on a 3.5 acre farm committed to organic and holistic practices. Participated in all aspects of raising produce, tending livestock, and all other farm and sales related responsibilities. Led volunteers and Youth Farm Teams and their participants in field work and other farm chores. Assisted in the education of the Youth Farm Teams. Led and taught volunteer and youth farm team members.



Goodwill Columbus Sage Senior Services at Crossroads

• Activities Specialist

  • Nov 2009 - Jan 2012

  Planned and implemented engaging educational opportunities, recreation, and community outings for seniors with developmental disabilities. Assisted participants in acquiring daily living skills and meeting individual plan goals. Served as a member of the individual plan team and complete documentation daily for eight participants. Explored the techniques of visual thinking strategies and various types of art media with the population we serve. Planned and implemented engaging educational opportunities, recreation, and community outings for seniors with developmental disabilities. Assisted participants in acquiring daily living skills and meeting individual plan goals. Served as a member of the individual plan team and complete documentation daily for eight participants. Explored the techniques of visual thinking strategies and various types of art media with the population we serve.



Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation

• Freelance Art Instructor

  • Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

  Taught a painting class. Taught a painting class.



Ohio History Connection

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Curriculum Developer

  • Jan 2005 - Sep 2009

  Coordinated with various OHS divisions and departments in the production of educational materials for five grant projects which addressed the content needs identified by elementary and middle school teachers and preserved relationships with important stakeholders. Managed paper and electronic files which contributed to the successful completion of these projects. Compiled the evaluation, and assisted the Office of Institution Advancement in writing the final grant… Show more Coordinated with various OHS divisions and departments in the production of educational materials for five grant projects which addressed the content needs identified by elementary and middle school teachers and preserved relationships with important stakeholders. Managed paper and electronic files which contributed to the successful completion of these projects. Compiled the evaluation, and assisted the Office of Institution Advancement in writing the final grant reports. Prioritized tasks and managed deadlines for multiple projects and programs which kept each one on track and aided in the smooth operation of the school programming department. Developed and implemented systems to manage complex and overlapping tasks and responsibilities and to monitor revenues which aided in the smooth operation of the school programming department and which systematically enabled me to track the process of updating webpages for the sites. Managed a project to develop programs specifically designed to address the needs and priorities of homeschool educators, which involved focus groups and front-end evaluations. Developed educational materials for two major exhibits that utilized visual-thinking strategies and expanded our audience beyond its established fourth grade focus. Reviewed existing educational programs and targeted specific Ohio Department of Education standards which made them more relevant for teachers. (school program revenues doubled). Prepared and presented diverse programming including History-to-Go van trips, Discovery Theater, school and public programs, Echoes in Time Museum Theater, summer camp, and teacher training. Supervised one staff member and supervised and trained eighty-five volunteer interpreters on an ongoing basis, rebuilt a sense of community, and directed interns. Trained parent volunteers to aid in outreach programs.

• Research Assistant

  • Oct 1995 - Jun 2005

  Researched, designed, and implemented a first-person tour of the Ohio Statehouse for grades 6-8. Developed and delivered specialized tours that expanded our offerings and audiences. Assisted in the creation of a tour for fourth graders aligned with Ohio Department of Education standards and an art tour program, which facilitated an ongoing working relationship with the Columbus Museum of Art. Trained sixty volunteer interpreters on an ongoing basis.

• Interpreter

  • Jan 1994 - Oct 1995

  Interpreted both the history of the Ohio Senate Building and the state political process. Researched and developed the general tour for the restored Ohio Statehouse. Researched and assisted in the production of K-12 educational materials including a pre-tour and post-tour education packet. Produced an architectural and a grounds tour. Developed preschool and kindergarten interpretations, which created a new audience.

• Costumed Interpreter

  • Oct 1993 - Dec 1993

  Interpreted mid-nineteenth century rural life (blacksmithing, harness making, and printing).



Drexel Theaters

• Manager and Projectionist

  • Apr 1993 - Sep 2008

  Sunday evening manager and projectionist at the Drexel Grandview, a single screen art house theater. Handled up to $2000.00 in receipts, closed cash registers, made nightly deposit, maintained records, ordered supplies, supervised and trained employees, and performed light daily cleaning duties. Built and broke down films each week. Ran projection equipment nightly, and conducted routine maintenance and cleaning. Sunday evening manager and projectionist at the Drexel Grandview, a single screen art house theater. Handled up to $2000.00 in receipts, closed cash registers, made nightly deposit, maintained records, ordered supplies, supervised and trained employees, and performed light daily cleaning duties. Built and broke down films each week. Ran projection equipment nightly, and conducted routine maintenance and cleaning.



duPont Library, University of the South

• Projectionist

  • Sep 1990 - Dec 1992

  Built and broke down films each week. Ran projection equipment nightly, and conducted routine maintenance and cleaning.

• Videographer

  • 1991 - 1992

  During the summers of 1991 and 1992: Video-recorded the Sewanee Writers' Conference.



The Center for Historic Preservation

• Graduate Student

  • Sep 1987 - May 1992

  Researched and wrote historic structures reports and recommendations for four historic properties in Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama. Coordinated the production of two of these reports. Conducted three high-level surveys of residential areas in Murfreesboro and Spring Hill, TN. Researched and wrote a National Register nomination for a 1930s Art Deco public building. Wrote a NEH Conference Grant Proposal for the Center for Historic Preservation at… Show more Researched and wrote historic structures reports and recommendations for four historic properties in Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama. Coordinated the production of two of these reports. Conducted three high-level surveys of residential areas in Murfreesboro and Spring Hill, TN. Researched and wrote a National Register nomination for a 1930s Art Deco public building. Wrote a NEH Conference Grant Proposal for the Center for Historic Preservation at MTSU. Participated in the development of a K-12 heritage education package for the Main Street office in Hopkinsville, KY. Prepared a second story interpretation for Oaklands Mansion for its physically disabled visitors. Researched and photographed Scottish architecture in Edinburgh, Scotland for the center. Show less Researched and wrote historic structures reports and recommendations for four historic properties in Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama. Coordinated the production of two of these reports. Conducted three high-level surveys of residential areas in Murfreesboro and Spring Hill, TN. Researched and wrote a National Register nomination for a 1930s Art Deco public building. Wrote a NEH Conference Grant Proposal for the Center for Historic Preservation at… Show more Researched and wrote historic structures reports and recommendations for four historic properties in Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama. Coordinated the production of two of these reports. Conducted three high-level surveys of residential areas in Murfreesboro and Spring Hill, TN. Researched and wrote a National Register nomination for a 1930s Art Deco public building. Wrote a NEH Conference Grant Proposal for the Center for Historic Preservation at MTSU. Participated in the development of a K-12 heritage education package for the Main Street office in Hopkinsville, KY. Prepared a second story interpretation for Oaklands Mansion for its physically disabled visitors. Researched and photographed Scottish architecture in Edinburgh, Scotland for the center. Show less



Hoyte Baker Senior Citizens Center

• Development Consultant

  • Apr 1991 - Sep 1991

  Led the board in an evaluation of the Center’s programs, the establishment of priorities, and the development of a strategic plan. Wrote four grants which resulted in center’s purchase of an additional van and addressed the central need: sufficient transportation for senior citizens in this mountain community. Led the board in an evaluation of the Center’s programs, the establishment of priorities, and the development of a strategic plan. Wrote four grants which resulted in center’s purchase of an additional van and addressed the central need: sufficient transportation for senior citizens in this mountain community.



duPont Library, University of the South

• Archives Assistant

  • 1989 - 1990

  During the summers of 1989 and 1990: Worked in all area of archival practice, including acquisitions, cataloging, filing, preservation, reference, and exhibits. Designed and prepared two exhibits using both archival materials and artifacts. Provided assisted to patrons with reference questions. During the summers of 1989 and 1990: Worked in all area of archival practice, including acquisitions, cataloging, filing, preservation, reference, and exhibits. Designed and prepared two exhibits using both archival materials and artifacts. Provided assisted to patrons with reference questions.



Heritage Manor Care Center

• Assistant Activities Director

  • Aug 1987 - Dec 1989

  Wrote and published facility newsletter. Developed a strong volunteer program at the center. Led individual and group programs, including slide shows and journal keeping. Wrote and published facility newsletter. Developed a strong volunteer program at the center. Led individual and group programs, including slide shows and journal keeping.



Heritage Manor Health Care Center

• Activities Coordinator

  • May 1984 - Aug 1987

  Administered a recreational program for a 150-bed nursing facility. Recruited, trained, and supervised two staff members and volunteers.. Served as a member of the rehabilitation team, assessing each resident and formulating a patient care plan and program to meet individual needs and diagnoses. Ordered activity supplies and equipment. Represented the Center in the community, cultivated relationships with church, civic, and professional organizations, and advocated… Show more Administered a recreational program for a 150-bed nursing facility. Recruited, trained, and supervised two staff members and volunteers.. Served as a member of the rehabilitation team, assessing each resident and formulating a patient care plan and program to meet individual needs and diagnoses. Ordered activity supplies and equipment. Represented the Center in the community, cultivated relationships with church, civic, and professional organizations, and advocated for nursing home residents, which resulted in a stronger volunteer program, an annual event involving residents of several area nursing homes, and an in-house store which allowed residents the opportunity to participate in holiday gift exchanges. Wrote a facility newsletter for the benefit of residents, family members, staff, and volunteers. Developed a new format for the newsletter and implemented a large-print edition. Expanded the activities staff from one to three persons. Show less Administered a recreational program for a 150-bed nursing facility. Recruited, trained, and supervised two staff members and volunteers.. Served as a member of the rehabilitation team, assessing each resident and formulating a patient care plan and program to meet individual needs and diagnoses. Ordered activity supplies and equipment. Represented the Center in the community, cultivated relationships with church, civic, and professional organizations, and advocated… Show more Administered a recreational program for a 150-bed nursing facility. Recruited, trained, and supervised two staff members and volunteers.. Served as a member of the rehabilitation team, assessing each resident and formulating a patient care plan and program to meet individual needs and diagnoses. Ordered activity supplies and equipment. Represented the Center in the community, cultivated relationships with church, civic, and professional organizations, and advocated for nursing home residents, which resulted in a stronger volunteer program, an annual event involving residents of several area nursing homes, and an in-house store which allowed residents the opportunity to participate in holiday gift exchanges. Wrote a facility newsletter for the benefit of residents, family members, staff, and volunteers. Developed a new format for the newsletter and implemented a large-print edition. Expanded the activities staff from one to three persons. Show less



The University of the South

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Graphic designer and calligrapher

  • Nov 1983 - Apr 1984

  Produced graphic materials for the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge (SPEK, USA) publications and calligraphy for conferences and the University Chapel. (contract position) Produced graphic materials for the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge (SPEK, USA) publications and calligraphy for conferences and the University Chapel. (contract position)



Conservation Facilities Management Agency, State of Tennessee

• Exhibit Designer/Contract

  • Jan 1983 - Oct 1983

  Drew five architectural renderings of the period interiors of an historic house in Elizabethton, Tennessee, which served as the primary interpretation in the unfurnished historic building. The project included physical examination of the property and period pieces of furniture, documentary research, preliminary stretches, and the final drawings. It also included subcontracting photography, framing, and display equipment. Drew five architectural renderings of the period interiors of an historic house in Elizabethton, Tennessee, which served as the primary interpretation in the unfurnished historic building. The project included physical examination of the property and period pieces of furniture, documentary research, preliminary stretches, and the final drawings. It also included subcontracting photography, framing, and display equipment.



St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Cookeville, TN

• Sexton

  • Sep 1982 - Oct 1983

  Janitorial services for church and parish hall. Janitorial services for church and parish hall.



Montvale Health Center

• Activities Coordinator

  • Jul 1979 - Jul 1982

  Administered a recreational program for a 100-bed nursing facility. Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteer workers. Served as a member of the rehabilitation team, assessing each resident and formulating a patient care plan and program to meet individual needs and diagnoses. Ordered activity supplies and equipment. Represented the Center in the community, cultivated relationships with church, civic, and professional organizations, and advocated for nursing home… Show more Administered a recreational program for a 100-bed nursing facility. Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteer workers. Served as a member of the rehabilitation team, assessing each resident and formulating a patient care plan and program to meet individual needs and diagnoses. Ordered activity supplies and equipment. Represented the Center in the community, cultivated relationships with church, civic, and professional organizations, and advocated for nursing home residents, which resulted in a stronger volunteer program and a monthly communion service. Implemented a simple record keeping system. Show less Administered a recreational program for a 100-bed nursing facility. Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteer workers. Served as a member of the rehabilitation team, assessing each resident and formulating a patient care plan and program to meet individual needs and diagnoses. Ordered activity supplies and equipment. Represented the Center in the community, cultivated relationships with church, civic, and professional organizations, and advocated for nursing home… Show more Administered a recreational program for a 100-bed nursing facility. Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteer workers. Served as a member of the rehabilitation team, assessing each resident and formulating a patient care plan and program to meet individual needs and diagnoses. Ordered activity supplies and equipment. Represented the Center in the community, cultivated relationships with church, civic, and professional organizations, and advocated for nursing home residents, which resulted in a stronger volunteer program and a monthly communion service. Implemented a simple record keeping system. Show less



Elmhurst Milk and Cream Co.

• Unskilled Laborer/Assembly Line Worker

  • Jun 1972 - Sep 1978

  Assembly Line Worker—Weekends and summers until September 1975, Summers 1976 - 1978 Operated milk can washing machine. Operated sour cream packing machine and filled cap hopper, or packed cartons into boxes, or sealed boxes and stacked them on pallets. Operated box stapler. Operated hand lift. Assembly Line Worker—Weekends and summers until September 1975, Summers 1976 - 1978 Operated milk can washing machine. Operated sour cream packing machine and filled cap hopper, or packed cartons into boxes, or sealed boxes and stacked them on pallets. Operated box stapler. Operated hand lift.



New York State Office of Mental Health

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Dec 1977 - Dec 1977

  Assisted teachers in the psycho-educational unit Assisted in adult music, art and dance therapy sessions. Attended individual and group therapy sessions. Lived on-site and took my meals with the residents. Assisted teachers in the psycho-educational unit Assisted in adult music, art and dance therapy sessions. Attended individual and group therapy sessions. Lived on-site and took my meals with the residents.