ELIZABETH FEIGUM
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KEY QUALIFICATIONS
•Passionate human services professional with a Bachelor’s degree and over 4 years of experience in development, implementing and facilitating programs
•Proven in leadership, communication and management skills in customer settings
EDUCATION
Utica College, Utica New York, USA Graduated: May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director of Recreation, Plainfield, NJ May 2019-Present
•Assists with planning the recreation program by contributing to the development of program philosophies and policies, writing procedures, goals and objectives for the program, and by establishing an individualized recreation plan based upon each customer's needs, interests and abilities
•Implement and facilitate recreational programs and events to promote quality of life, independence and levels of functioning.
•Compassionately ensure that the clients social interactions are met, such as providing transportation to and from groups, activities, and community experiences
•Provide timely, complete, legible, and accurate documentation of residents care and comply with all reporting requirements
Recreation Therapist, Genesis Healthcare, Trumbull, CT February 2018-May 2019
•Implement and facilitate recreational programs and events to promote quality of life, independence and levels of functioning.
•Compassionately ensure that the clients social interactions are met, such as providing transportation to and from groups, activities, and community experiences
•Provide timely, complete, legible, and accurate documentation of residents care and comply with all reporting requirements
VOLUNTEER
Recreational Therapist Intern Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center, Utica, NY January 2017-May 2017
•Provide assistance for the Recreation Department
•Performed duties under supervision of a CTRS, such as assessments, progress notes, implantation of groups, and TR services
Recreation Volunteer, Masonic Care Community, Utica, NY October 2015-May 2016
•Enthusiastically accompanied certified therapeutic recreation specialists in completing assessments and rounds in a geriatric residential community
•Set up and facilitated activities including bingo, table bowling and basketball, and jeopardy
•Successfully interacted with residents in providing compassion and companionship through promoting participation in activities
COLLEGIATE AFFILIATIONS
Students for Sober Driving, Member January 2015 - May 2017
•Served as a liaison within a group to promote sober driving through educational opportunities and events
•Create effective campaigns and bring community organizations to campus to spread awareness of the dangers in drinking and driving
Therapeutic Recreation Society, Member September 2013-May 2017
•Actively participate in meetings to plan volunteer activities including Senior Olympics
Utica Women’s Soccer Team, Athlete August 2013-May 2017
•Developed concentration, strong work ethic, and perseverance to meet personal and team goals
• Led tours of facilities to prospective student-athletes and their families
•Perform services including community cleanups and fundraising walks
SKILLS
•Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Powerpoint and Excel