Devon Dinkens Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

Member of the management team, report to the Executive Director, responsibilities include:● Management Responsibilities:○ Staffing 4 members of the Activities team including: hiring and firing, education and training, team building, evaluations, and scheduling. ○ Creating and disseminating a newsletter and activity calendar (online and hard copy)○ Participating in Care Conferences quarterly with each family ● Activities Director Responsibilities:○ Planning activities and special events for 120 bed Alzheimer’s/Dementia facility consisting of 8 separate “cottage” units. ○ Evaluating clients in order to plan, implement, and provide services based on past and current interests as well as abilities.○ Interacting with families and keeping them informed of activities ● Volunteer Services Responsibilities:○ Assesses patient/family/unit request for volunteer placement and assigns volunteer as appropriate.○ Develops volunteer sources, schedules, and assists with training of volunteers.

Corpus Christi, Texas Area

Member of the management team, reports to Board of Directors, responsibilities included:• Human Resources: o Identified staffing needs and hiring of staff including advertisement of position, interview process (scheduling, interview questions, background checks), and offer paperwork for job candidateso Orientation of all new hires regarding policy, practice, and procedureso Ongoing Supervision of all staff (excluding management team and excluding staff scheduling):• Received and addressed all staff concerns • Maintained all staff-related records (ensured EU’s of staff is complete)• Evaluated staff performance 1-2 times per year• Disciplined staff as needed including termination• Management:o Family-Staff Liaison: family portal for communication such as e-mail reminders, announcements, receipts, any questions or concernso Sought solutions to problems or conflicts involving lead teachers, management team, or Board issues o Advertised and promoted the business to prospective families, the media, and other interested parties such as managing the website, giving tours, responding to media requests, and working with investors/donatorso Managed the web presence, Newsletters, and social media (Facebook)o Registration and enrollment activities of the students, including but not limited to maintaining a waiting list, predicting openings, and filling openings to maximize incomeo Responsible for all licensing activitieso Technology:• Primarily used all Microsoft Office suite• Used, fixed minor malfunctions, and taught others to use Copier• Taught teachers and other staff how to use technologies available to them• Fundraising: Coordinated the yearly Fundraiser o Organized the dinner • Secured a venue and negotiated pricing on catering for maximum profito Auction (both silent and live)• Contacted over 200 potential donors both local and national via a letter writing campaign, email, and telephone calls• Categorized, organized, and valued all donations

Corpus Christi, Texas Area

• 30 bed in-patient post acute rehabilitation unit. Includes diagnosis of: neurological accidents (stroke, hemorrhage, etc.), cancer, spinal chord injuries, amputations, and orthopedics. • 22 bed Hospital Based Skilled Nursing Facility

New Braunfels, Tx

• Create activities and community engagement opportunities for Alzheimer’s residents at a 16 bed Assisted Living facility.• Caregiver duties including, cooking meals, cleaning rooms, assistance with Activities of Daily Living, and passing medications.

San Marcos, Tx

• Grade assignment for Dr. Lyn Lytchke• Assist in her research by collecting, compiling, and organizing the data.

Master Of Science (Ms), Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy; Recreation And Leisure Services

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Education, 3.2

Activities and Societies: Delta Delta Delta

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa