District Life Enrichment Director

• Sep 2020 - Present

Life Enrichment Director

• Aug 2019 - Sep 2022

Director of Community Services

• Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

Director of Resident Life and Volunteer Services

• May 2017 - Jul 2019

-Develop and implement a monthly activities program for nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care to meet the emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and psychological needs of each resident. -Supervises the operation and personnel in the Resident Life department. -Plans and coordinates the recruitment of volunteers. -Maintain up to date documentation for residents following state and federal regulations. -Participate in safety, falls preventions, QAPI, and programming teams to ensure and continuously improve quality of life for each resident. -Train and orient staff to person centered care practices. -Oversee transportation services.

Associate Program Manager

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

Activity Coordinator

• Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

-Responsible for planning, supervising, and documenting all aspects of activity programming. -Coordinating unit-appropriate activities designed to meet the residents' spiritual, physical, mental, and psycho-social interests & well being. -Lead and assist residents in program participation. -Maintain accurate and timely documentation as established by departmental, federal, and state standards.

Administrative Assistant

• Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

o SAIDO Lead Supporter: A non-pharmaceutical approach to Alzheimer's disease and dementia provided by Eliza Jennings to help residents succeed in their daily activities. Responsible for providing guidance to both residents and staff, providing input for resident goals, conducting SAIDO sessions with residents, and leading opportunities of engagement so that residents can develop to their full potential.o Assure that residents are assisted with daily living activities such as making phone calls, coordinating transportation, maintenance, and nursing requests, and assisting with staff and resident lead activities. o Responsible for providing a safe environment for residents by calling and monitoring Code 2’s and for tracking hospital and skilled nursing admittance. o Provide Administrative Support for the Wellness and Resident Services Departments.o Serve as a customer service help desk for Independent Living residents; respond to and/or direct questions, concerns or issues to the appropriate department and assist with various administrative tasks.

Life Enrichment Coordinator

• Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

o Responsible for designing and implementing resident activities and programs to meet intellectual, social, physical, and spiritual needs for residents with and without cognitive impairments. o Assisted Restorative Nursing to create, strengthen, and implement activity programming that complement physical therapy such as Walking Club and weekly exercise programs.o Worked with Nursing Staff to implement memory support programs for residents with dementia. o Coordinated and trained community volunteers in a variety of activities including Horticulture Therapy and Vocational School students. o Completed assessments and MDS documents; participated in resident care planning.o Responsible for meeting with residents and their families to promote resident participation, enjoyment, and enrichment. Provided input to Social Services, Nursing, and family members for resident Plan of Care meetings. o Co-lead resident meetings including Resident Council and Activity Committee to help residents plan upcoming events and activities. o Responsible for providing direct emotional and social support to residents and their families.o Duties included filling in as Interim Director of Life Enrichment from July-October.

Shift Leader

• Oct 2006 - Oct 2013

-Assist with managerial duties including schedule changes, billing, and taking phone orders.-Responsible for opening and closing duties.-Responsible for leading 8-10 servers per night.-Ensuring customer service for the facility's residents.

Marketing and Sponsorship Intern

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

-Created promotional material for upcoming concerts and events. -Proofread and edited promotional material for the House of -Blues and Live Nation Marketing departments. -Edited House of Blues' concert calendar. -Updated the Live Nation Street Team Events Calendar -Daily record keeping and filing -Attended Marketing meetings -Created promotional material for upcoming concerts and events. -Proofread and edited promotional material for the House of -Blues and Live Nation Marketing departments. -Edited House of Blues' concert calendar. -Updated the Live Nation Street Team Events Calendar -Daily record keeping and filing -Attended Marketing meetings

Promotions Director

• 2009 - 2010

-Created and maintained all on-air and online concert and event updates for the Cleveland, Akron, and Columbus areas. -Maintained relationships with the Marketing departments of -Cleveland's music venues to obtain ticket giveaways. -Promoted WBWC on social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. -Created and edited promotional materials such as press kits and flyers. -Contacted labels and publicists for artist in-studios and interviews. -Coordinated station presence at events on campus and in the Cleveland area.