Sherman Allen
Summerville, South Carolina, 29485
Education
Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies
Work Experience
Querbes Community and Recreation Center, Shreveport, LA
June – August 2009-Field Specialist
• Monitored youth ages 5 – 13
• Implemented recreational activities for youth
• Maintained structured environment for youth
David Raines Community and Recreation Center, Shreveport, LA
June – August 2008-Field Specialist
• Monitored youth ages 5 – 16
• Implemented recreational activities for youth
• Maintained structured environment for youth
Project Uplift, Shreveport, LA
June – August 2007-Monitor
• Modified recreational activities based on clientele individual needs
• Maintained structured environment for youth
• Worked with at risk youth
Ollie Steele Burden Manor, Baton Rouge, LA
April- May 2012
Senior Internship
• Worked with elderly and disabled participants
• Modified recreational activities for elderly participants
• Developed and implemented events for clientele
• Wrote Assessments and care plans for clientele
PACE Adult Day Care , Baton Rouge, LA
January-May 2012-Senior Internship (560hrs)
• Worked with elderly and disabled participants
• Modified recreational activities for elderly participants
• Developed and implemented events for clientele
• Wrote Assessments and care plans for clientele
Southern Hills Park and Recreation Center, Shreveport, LA
June – July 2010-Junior Internship (100hrs)
• Worked with disabled clients of all ages
• Modified recreational activities for disabled clients
• Developed and implemented events for clientele
Residential Life at Southern University A&M College
Spring 2009-Spring 2012-Resident Assistant
• Developed Programs for the student body
• Completed paper work for the housing department
• Assisted students in any way possible
• Wrote work orders for students that had problems with their rooms
Memberships and Distinctions
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated, Alpha Eta Chapter, Southern University and A&M College
• President, August 2011-May 2012
Southern University Football team
• Offensive Tackle, 2007 – 2008
Carter G. Woodson Club
• Represented the club as Mr. Carter G. Woodson for 2007
Awards and Honors
• Undergraduate brother of the year for the Southern Region of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.
• Undergraduate chapter of the year for the Southern Region of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.
• Dean’s List at Southern University (Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, and Fall 2010)
Ms. Wanda Kelly – Certified recreation therapist at Ollie Steele Burden Manor, Baton Rouge, LA
Mr. Donald Prim –Center manager at Querbes recreation center, Shreveport, LA
Further references can be added upon request.