Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

LACEE M. ANDREWS

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Diversified background working with people of all ages. Strong interpersonal skills along with teamwork skills. Ability to learn new tasks quickly and perform them effectively.

EDUCATION

University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD

Bachelor of Science: Recreation -Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

Degree expected, August, 2007 Sept.2003-Present

WORK EXPERIENCE

Camp ASCCA (Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults) Jackson’s Gap, AL

Program Staff Summer 2007

• Coordinated daily activities for youth and adults with disabilities

• Organized weekly schedules for camp activities

• Created and implemented advertisements for upcoming events within camp

• Interacted with child and adult campers

• Assisted counselors as often as possible in and out of activities

Mobridge Youth Organization Mobridge, SD

Community Activities Coordinator Aug. 1999-Aug. 2006

• Designed, planned and implemented activity programs for community youth

• Coordinated daily activities for children and teens, ages 5-16

• Directly supervised 20-30 children at any given time

• Scheduled, promoted and operated community events, tournaments

University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD

Community Advisor Spring, 2005

• Organized floor activities and projects

• Supervised 200 residents

• Assisted resident’s with all and any questions

Residence Hall Assistant Sept. 2004 - May 2005

• Administrative duties including: assisting students with residential inquiries, answering phones, ensure residence hall security

Southwestern Company Jesup, GA

Educational Consultant Summer, 2004

• Independently ran business selling educational materials

• Presented informational demonstration 30+ times daily to customers

• Educated families how to use reference guides to better help themselves

Dairy Queen Mobridge, SD

General Worker Aug. 2000-Aug.2002

• Took orders from customers, dealt with customers complaint’s and questions

• Prepared orders for customers in the kitchen

• Kept track of inventory and unloaded trucks

Shift Manager Aug. 2002-Aug.2004

• Supervised and motivated staff of 7-10 assigning duties/tasks as necessary

• Reported daily financial metrics and ensured accounting accuracy

• Resolved customer complaints

VOLUNTEER WORK

Mobridge Youth Organization Mobridge, SD

Vermillion Assisted Living Vermillion, SD

ACTIVITIES

University of South Dakota Softball Team Vermillion, SD

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department Vermillion, SD

Great American Smoke Out (American Cancer Society) Vermillion, SD

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