Barbara L. Gardner
Highland Park, MI. 48203
***********@*****.***
Education
B.S. Therapeutic Recreation
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. 1982
Experience
3/2007 – 3/2008 CHILDREN’S CENTER, Detroit, MI. Volunteer:
Prepared a light luncheon for the perspective foster parents and parents of
the support group. Organized play and study time for the children present.
Organized the other volunteers as to where they were needed.
2/2006 – 12/2006 CONSIDINE HISTORIC LITTLE ROCK CENTER, Detroit, MI. DIRECTOR:
Overseen the operations of the recreation center, directed staff in positive
Customer service skills, managed staff, payroll, time keeping. Supervised
Building additions and constructions, scheduled all center activities,
Special events, volunteers, the rental of office space, activity space.
Established center rules and regulations, hours of operation.
9/2001 – 1/2006 RECREATION DEPARTMENT, City Of Detroit Recreation Instructor:
Developed and planned recreational activity for seniors, adults and children.
Supervised recreation centers as well as the staff of at least 80 + people.
Supervised summer part time staff in the parks, special projects and events.
Formulated and managed budgets to meet the occasion. Conducted staff
Meetings, handled customer complaints and concerns.
10.1997 – 12/1999 GATEWAY YOUTH CARE FOUNDATION, Chicago IL. Activity Therapist:
Developed and planned recreation curriculum activities for teen aged male
Clients. Established a monthly calendar of events, structuring the activities
Within the prescribed budget and staff availability. Developed a system of
Daily record keeping for clients and staff. Developed relationship with
Community organizations such as, Chicago Parks and Recreation, Chicago
Public Schools, Carter Temple CME Church where the young men volunteer
To feed the homeless, and attended services.