Experience

Waltonwood Senior Living

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Life Enrichment Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Life Enrichment Manager, Waltonwood Cotswold, Charlotte, NCOctober 2018 - PresentJob Responsibilities include directing and managing all employees of the Life Enrichment department, which includes creating the schedule, hiring new employees, tracking a budget, and maintaining the general upkeep of the department. This requires extensive knowledge of Yardi, Onshift, Concur, UKG, and the Microsoft Suite.I have effectively run this department for 5 years with minimal turnover while keeping all department spending in budget. This requires high levels of organizational, problem solving, and multitasking skills.On a daily basis, I effectively communicate with other departments such as culinary, resident care, and maintenance to ensure that the residents and community bottom line are put first. This requires an advanced level of interpersonal communication and the ability to manage many work relationships.I have been in charge of spearheading the planning and execution of larger work place events that have resulted in news and media coverage. This includes planning and executing an intergenerational event known as Camp Waltonwood.I have planned and executed fundraising events for the Alzheimer’s Association where my company contributes thousands each year.I run and plan out meetings for our community’s monthly Alzheimer’s support group, where the focus is to be a pillar of knowledge for anyone seeking help in the local community.I was promoted to management after only one year working as an associate in the community. Show less

• Life Enrichment Coordinator

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

  Work ExperienceAugust 2017 - October 2018I successfully implemented all daily programs in the memory care unit with residents who have dementia and other cognitive diseases.I learned how to approach and resolve intense situations involving residents while working in a fast paced environment.I maintained a safe environment for all residents, many of whom are unable to comprehendtheir surroundings accurately and make safe judgments