I direct all aspects of the Activities Department for assisted living facility, creating and implementing quality leisure and social event programming for 75+ residents ranging in age from 22-103.In this role, I…• Tailor lifestyle programming for a variety of social, recreational, cultural, physical, educational, and spiritual opportunities for resident involvement that encourages socialization and creativity and increases physical activity and education.• Plan the monthly activity schedule and calendar, promote and market events and activities to maximize participation, and facilitate all events with support from activities assistants, volunteers, and other staff.• Manage the resident experience and activities budget and oversee relationships with third-party vendors including recruiting, researching, scheduling, and supervising.

I created and planned socially engaging programming for individuals and groups across a 100+ geriatric resident community, promoting physical, cognitive, and social wellness while enhancing residents’ health and functional status.During my time in this role, I…• Directed all staff and day-to-day operations of the Active Life department, including overseeing the active life coordinators, managing the community calendar, leading teams in integrative therapies, and partnering with physical therapists, chefs, and internal health care providers, nurses, and other wellbeing teams to maximize care.• Cultivated and nourished strong relationships with residents to understand whole person health and identify resident needs in the areas of mind, body, and spirit.

I collaborated with individual clients and their families and larger social support systems to provide holistic life coaching and personal training, with the goals of building healthier relationships with themselves and their bodies.A few accomplishments include…• Maintaining full and respectful awareness of unique client needs, circumstances, and limitations, and developing and providing tools to support them in making small and mindful steps forward.• Founding and directing a summer camp for children ages 7-14 in response to community need, establishing a safe place for kids to explore and adventure outdoors.

I worked with a variety of clients to identify their personal training objectives through motivational interviews and in-person assessments.My time in this position included…• Developing customized programs and recommendations to support the achievement of fitness, nutrition, exercise, strength, endurance, balance, safety, activity and other health-related needs and goals.• Monitoring progress through ongoing coaching using motivational and educational techniques and proactively identifying areas for necessary intervention or additional medical support.

I oversaw and ensured smooth and efficient operations of the fitness center while building strong relationships with members to encourage sustainable changes in their overall health.Key responsibilities included…• Directing the organization and development of the basketball leagues, including team management, officiating, and overall support. • Supervising all daily procedures and overall activity on the fitness floor, ensuring proper safety was being followed always, and conducting fitness assessments and developing individual programs for members.• Identifying and implementing outreach strategies to drive membership growth and increase member involvement.