Caitlin Shepherd Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Greater Denver Area

• Mentor and train Directors of Entertainment and Programming in four communities in Colorado to develop consistent programming and standards
• Manage, train, and on-board new directors and team members in Colorado communities
• Conduct quality standard audits within region to identify areas of improvement and ensure all standards are being met
• Continue to fulfill job responsibilities at Lincoln Meadows Senior Living as Director of Entertainment and Programming

Parker, CO

• Supervise a team of eight to ensure purposeful and engaging programming for 210 residents in independent, assisted, and memory care living
• Provide strategic oversight for the community’s activities programming and develop programs that address physical, social, spiritual, cognitive, and leisure needs of residents, resulting in over 200 activities planned.
• Collaborate with other departments to generate high quality monthly events for residents and their families
• Manage yearly department budget of $80K to meet monthly programming requirements and execute a total of four major events each month
• Strategically develop and manage community transportation and volunteer program with over 20 volunteers
• Selected member of Spectrum’s Memory Care focus group to evaluate current programs and develop direction and identify standards for the future of Spectrum’s memory care

Parker, Colorado

• Developed and spearheaded new resident-directed care program for 40 Spectrum Retirement communities
• Created “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” inter-generational music program resulting in quarterly six-week sessions with seniors, children under the age of five, and their families.
• Initiated memory care resident tone chime choir leading to quarterly concerts for residents and families
• Conducted monthly training's for Spectrum Retirement leadership and staff to address memory care programming standards and procedures

Arvada, Colorado

• Designed and implemented Music and Memory program for 118-bed skilled nursing community
• Conducted resident interviews and assessments to determine interests and engagement needs
• Successfully drafted and obtained Colorado Nursing Home Innovations grant to implement Music and Memory program
• Directed programming for residents living in skilled nursing and memory care neighborhoods

Arvada, CO

• Facilitated music therapy sessions for 150 assisted living, nursing, and memory care residents
• Created goals and objectives based on resident assessment and needs
• Assisted the life enrichment department in organizing and implementing resident activities

• Participated in a non-profit global education program, which included world travel, community service, and leadership experience.
• Volunteered with community members throughout North America, Europe, and Asia to assist in building a thriving, sustainable, and safe community. Projects included building new schools, visiting the elderly, and leading.

Master Of Aging Services Management, Gerontology

Bachelor Of Music, Music Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Music Therapy Student Association: Treasurer