Activities director, bartender, cocktail waitress

Wendy Hogue

Little River, SC ***** +1-267-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Hardworking and dedicated Memory Care Activities Director with 12 years of experience in enhancing the quality of life for residents in geriatric settings. Proven expertise in event planning, care plan development, and recreational therapy, fostering social engagement and confidence among residents. Skilled in managing activities and leading teams, with certifications in food safety and alcohol service. Committed to creating supportive environments that prioritize resident well-being and satisfaction.

Work Experience

Activities Supervisor

Juniper Village Bensalem, PA

2015 to 2026

I started at juniper as a prep /line cook then moving on to working independently in juniper’s 3 busy restaurants, breakfast /lunch short order, bulk meals for main dining area and also cooking in the more upscale dining Italian brick pizza oven restaurant. I couldn’t learn enough the chef and I worked side bye side for years . I stared small and bye watching, listening and learning I grew into a confident strong cook . I was noticed however on the way I engaged with the residents as I walked through the hallways to one of 3 different restaurants. I won an award for my non-effortless will to always smile, and lend a hand,answer a question or simply give a quick second for the sake of making someone’s day. I was promoted to personal care activities director . Memory Care Activities Director

Juniper Communities Bensalem, PA

March 2015 to May 2024

Monthly calendars for personal care, execution and instructor of all activities party planning, care plans, progress notes, I made the quality of life for residents my priority. They trust me, and enjoyed my activities they worked hard to achieve goals they became more confident and social more productive because they knew they were loved and respected by me. other skills I have bartending, ramp certified. Current. Save serve certified current . I have 30 years experience, line cook, prep cook 30 years experience, waitress 30 years experience. Bartending/Serving

The pines tavern Bristol, PA

December 2011 to March 2013

Bartending, waitressing, mixologist, money management, consumer service, safe serve certified,, ramp certified short order cook in fast restaurants, fine dining cook, Activity Director

Oak view nursingand rehabilitation Conway, SC

Scheduling, care plans, monthly activities calendar, execution of calendar, panning trips, gather volunteers, time management, over all well being of residents confidence and mental health, project planning and management Education

Upper secondary education

High school diploma or GED

Neshaminy High School Langhorne, PA

Skills

Event planning Clean workspace maintenance Kitchen experience Retail sales Nursing home experience Non-profit experience POS systems Budgeting Management POS Restaurant experience Geriatrics Facilities maintenance Merchandising painting Assisted living Food preparation Customer service Professionalism Sales party planning and execution Cash handling Meal preparation Computer skills Administrative experience Cocktail experience Culinary experience Knife skills Leadership Cashiering sewing (10+ years) CPR Flat- top griddles Recreational therapy Food industry HIPAA Skilled nursing facility experience Driving Passenger vehicle Bar sanitation Guest services Upselling Cooking Kitchen grills Customer satisfaction tracking Food service Bussing Long term care experience Resident's rights Grilling Organizational skills Prep cook line cook grill cook Teamwork Bartender experience Phone etiquette Bartending Boiling cooking technique Training & development yoga skills Beer knowledge Companionship support Inventory control Retail sales transactions Retail management Computer literacy Kitchen ovens Aging issues counseling Time management Greeting customers Maintaining an organized workspace communication skills Caregiving Assisting with ADLs Line cook experience Bar Care plans Bar ingredient mixing Store management Fryers Hospitality industry experience Kitchen health and safety standards Collaboration Order entry Basic math Attention to detail Beverage preparation Ability to motivate Adult day care experience Technical drawing Senior care Dementia care woodworking First aid Memory care Food safety

Languages

English

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

Ramp cert

February 2026 to March 2028

Save serve cert

ServSafe food Certification

February 2026 to February 2028

ServSafe

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Save serve certificate

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