Dawn Schendel
*************@*****.***
Victoria, Texas 77901
*********@***************.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Organizational and problem solving capabilities Ready to help
where help is needed
Outstanding work performance Excellent
motivational skills
Eager to accept challenging tasks Congenial
professional attitude
EXPERIENCE
Life Enrichment Coordinator, Homewood Residence at Victoria, Texas; 7/2010
- Present
Design a creative and exciting life enrichment program to meet the
individual needs and interests of the residents. Plan life enrichment
calendar each month; includes providing one-to-one programming for
residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
Participate in the review of individual residents' service plans and
regularly document life enrichment progress. Participate in discharge
planning with other members of the management team.
Coordinate the transportation of residents to and from events outside of
the residence, which may include driving a residence motor vehicle.
Monitor life enrichment budget, equipment and supplies.
Provide guidance and act as a resource to staff on the importance of life
enrichment and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
Ensure that Life Enrichment Programs meet all state, federal and other
regulations.
Coordinate quarterly special events at the residence. Develop and maintain
contact with community agencies and organizations.
Train and supervise volunteers.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
Offer programming most weekends and holidays.
Chaired our Community of Wellness Committee, which we were successful in
fulfilling the requirements to become a Brookdale Community of Wellness.
Ambassador for the 2011 Summer Slimdown Program.
Department Manager, Citizens Medical Center, Victoria, Texas; 7/2004
- 11/2007
Assisted in the development of the Plan of Operations Guidelines for new in-
house print shop and mail distribution department.
Co-authored Policy and Procedures manual.
Responsible for all purchasing and budget for department.
Hired and trained staff.
Coordinated with the Marketing Department to produce all printed materials
and advertising collateral pieces.
Established a paperless electronic system to proof and approve medical
forms to meet HIPPA and other regulatory agencies requirements.
Member of the Medical Forms Committee.
Member of the Policies and Procedures Committee.
Coordinator, Goliad Heritage Council (401c3) Goliad, Texas; 3/2000-
5/2003
Assisted in all Goliad Heritage Council (GHC) meetings, fundraising events,
City and County management meetings I Lead the Research and Grant Writing
for acquisition of funding to support our events.
I maintained all GHC records including membership database, A/P & A/R,
advertising, news releases, and GHC general and executive meeting minutes.
Collaborated with Goliad, Karnes and Refugio City and County officials,
local site managers and civic organizations to promote Heritage Tourism and
Nature Tourism to the Tri-County area.
Sales & Marketing Director, Signergy Productions, Las Cruces, NM; 1/1999
- 2/2000
Assisted owners with selling, designing and producing of signs, banners and
flags.
Created client database for outside sales and a direct marketing programs.
I further developed my computer skills in PhotoShop Deluxe, Adobe PageMaker
6.5, Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw.
References available upon request.