Management Years Experience
Resume:
Leah Kidwell
Email: **********@********.***
Address: **** ******* ***
City: Goose Creek
State: SC
Zip: 29445
Country: USA
Phone: 559-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $50,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
3/1/2013
To whom it may concern:
As an individual with a BA in Conflict Studies (with a focus on racial and ethnic tension and peaceful problem solving), near completion of a Masters in Education, six years experience in the field of Wellness and thirteen years experience designing and leading programming and curriculum as well as supervising/directing within a non-profit and/or senior care setting, I enthusiastically apply for the existing employment opportunity within your organization.
I offer the loyalty, charisma, creativity and energy necessary to bring further success to your company and further the process of not simply embracing, but embodying the company`s passion and mission. Effective communication, organization, problem assessment and solving, budget management, program design and facilitation, morale building, nutrition and wellness research and application, Alzheimer`s and elder care research and application, an understanding of varying cultures, religions, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds, using a -coaching versus directing- approach and a sense of humor assists in my current success as Wellness Director at The Windham. These things also assisted in my previous successes at: Savannah Commons, Job Corps, Boys and Girls Clubs, Peacemaker Corps, The Peace Learning Center and Indianapolis Public Schools.
The strengths previously listed in conjunction with experience in; event planning, volunteer recruitment and coordination, understanding and meeting of health, fire and transportation code and A.D.A. accommodations, supervision of up to ten employees and sixty volunteers, meeting deadlines, writing and editing publications, designing and facilitating diversity, sensitivity, problem solving and communication curriculum and training for groups as large as 150, affirm I would serve as a valuable resource for your company.
I sincerely hope for the opportunity to speak with you regarding how my skills, experience and drive would serve you well. Please, contact me at your convenience 559-***-**** or **********@********.***. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Leah Kidwell
LEAH J. KIDWELL
1079 Randy Avenue
Fowler, California 93625
559-***-**** (cell)
559-***-**** (home)
e-mail: **********@********.***
OBJECTIVE:
Experienced Wellness/Activities and Programming Director, health coach and educator, event planner, curriculum and training developer and facilitator with publication and grant writing experience, wanting to return to the Lowcountry, seeking management opportunity in an atmosphere providing challenge, allowing for growth and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others in need.
EXPERIENCE:
10/2006 - present Savannah Commons & The Windham
Savannah, Georgia/Fresno, California
Wellness/Activities Director
Responsibilities include: Program design, facilitation and assessment for senior adults in a multi-level care facility (including memory care), creator and leader of -Workplace Wellness Committee-, daily use of numerous software applications, creation of monthly newsletters and activity calendars inclusive of varying levels of care, entertainment and public speaker recruitment and scheduling, designing and facilitating: wellness, diversity, teamwork, safety, and sensitivity training for associates, serving as a -Wellness Specialist-/-Wellness Coach- to all employees, directing Biometrics and Fall Reduction program, hire, coaching/directing six employees and over fifty volunteers, directing transportation, budget creation and management, event and party planning, conducting on-going wellness research and presenting wellness related information throughout property, company and at presentations and forums, involvement in professional organizations, volunteer recruitment and coordination, professional and community networking.
9/2004- 06/2006 The Knight Family Carmel, Indiana
Nanny (Attending Graduate School part-time and serving as a p.o.a/care provider for a family member)
Responsibilities included: Providing child care for two elementary-aged boys, assist with academic, athletic and creative progression, provide transportation, arrange social engagements, preparation of snacks and meals, run family errands, housework, occasional overnights.
7/2001 - 8/2004 Atterbury/IndyPendence Job Corps Indianapolis, Indiana
Instructor (Career Preparation, Conflict Management, Reading, Self-Management and Career Transition)
Responsibilities included: Curriculum design, implementation and facilitation for Conflict Management, Self Management, Professional Development/Transition from Job Corps to career, Reading C course and Career Preparation classes, providing a classroom environment conducive to learning for a 16-25 year old -at-risk- population, collaborating with fellow employees on projects and implementations to benefit the student population, tutor and mentor students, serve on committees, represent the Career Preparation Department at meetings and conferences and lead -Book Club- and -Poetry Club-
7/2000 - 2/2001 Family and Social Services
Indianapolis, Indiana
Case Worker (Division of Family and Children)
Responsibilities included: scheduling and interviewing individuals and families interested in receiving Hoosier Health Wide medical coverage, food stamps and/or TANF, entering and filing data called and/or sent in by hundreds of clients, have a thorough understanding of other state, local and non-profit agencies in an effort to direct clients in need of additional services, attend state-sponsored trainings.
10/1998 - 2/2000 Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Program Director & Computer Resource Instructor and Club Sponsor
Responsibilities included: designing and facilitating programming, activities and special events for youth ages five to eighteen, human resources tasks, supervising up to ten employees, grant/proposal writing and editing, representing Boys and Girls Clubs at youth organization meetings, facilitating trainings for staff, volunteer coordination, community networking, mediate conflicts between youth, facilitate PeaceMaker Corps trainings, maintain a safe, gender-equitable and aesthetically pleasing environment that met all state health codes at Lilly Boys and Girls Club (and Atkins Boys and Girls Club).
7/1998- 7/1999 AmeriCorps
Indianapolis, Indiana
Facilitator (Peace Learning Center/IndyCorps)
Responsibilities included: facilitating non-violent physical escape, assisting in daily programming focused on teaching peaceful conflict resolution skills, designing after-school curriculum for Safe Haven, assisting an I.P.S. middle school with -alternatives classroom- and peace initiative, coordinating/sponsoring Peace Club, representing the Peace Learning Center at functions, attending AmeriCorps enrichments and providing diversity training to new AmeriCorps members. Hours also completed at Family Advocacy Center and the Migrant Farm Worker Project.
Leah J.Kidwell
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EDUCATION:
1994-1998 De Pauw University Greencastle, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Conflict Studies
Minors: Anthropology and Black Studies
* Helped D.P.U. organize Conflict Studies department
* Member of Student Conduct Board
* Executive member of DePauw Gospel Choir
* Photo Editor/Photographer for The DePauw (Society of Professional Journalists Award Winner)
* Member of the Commencement Committee
* Volunteer for the -Safe Ride- program
* Organizer and leader of Independent Meetings and informative sessions
* I.I.M.C.R. (Two month, international scholar, symposium for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution) at The International Institute for Social Studies, The International Court of Justice, The European Union and N.A.T.O.
* Winter Term `96 served as Teaching Assistant for the course -Drugs, Violence and Pop-Culture-
* Winter Term `97 served as racial tension training designer and facilitator, education programming provider, grant and proposal editor and photographer for the Indianapolis Urban League
* -Winter Term `98 studied cultural and racial tension in Grenada and Trinidad
2001-2002 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana
Masters of Education Program
Social Studies
2004-2006 Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana
Masters of Education Program (Transition to teaching)
Social Studies (Secondary Education)
AFFILIATIONS:
* 3/2002 - present, Southern Poverty Law Center
* 9/2002 - present, I.O.N.S. (Institute of Noetic Sciences)
* 1/2003 - present, W.I.L.P.F. (Women`s International League for Peace and Freedom)
* 2/2004 - present, The Alzheimer`s Association
* 7/2008 - present, Jazz Fresno Member/Supporter
* 11/2008 - present, National Association of Professional Women
3/2011 present, International Council on Active Aging
2/2011 - present, American College of Wellness
SKILLS:
* Teaching, training and motivating diverse, complex and -at-risk-/underserved populations
* Time management/meeting deadlines
* Problem assessment, resolution and process management
* Family, group and individual counsel concerning wellness issues and dementia
* Writing and editing (including; newsletters, press releases, articles and photos for publication and grant proposals)
* Curriculum & program/training design and facilitation
Fall Reduction program coordination (FallProof Certification)
* Verbal and written communication
* Teamwork, collaboration and networking
* Budget creation and management
* Photography/Photojournalism
* C.P.R. and First Aid Certified
Certified Senior Fitness Instructor
Safety/fire code and A.D.A. compliance (OSHA & Safety Certified)
Certified Wellness Specialist
References for Leah Kidwell
Christine Edwards
Account Executive
Focus Health
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(Professional Reference)
Amber Barker
Sales Manager & Care Provider
Former Wellness Associate/Subordinate at The Windham
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(Character and Professional Reference)
Cheryl Cervay
Mild Intervention Specialist/Educator/Business Owner
Former Job Corps Co-worker
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(Professional reference)
Jane Scrivner
Director - Somerby of West Mobile Senior Living
Former Director/Supervisor
**********@*********.***
(Professional Reference)
George Markley
Kisco Senior Living Driver - The Windham
Co-Worker
(Character and Professional Reference)
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