deborah lee
Resume:
Deborah J. Lee
Atlanta, GA 30312
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Objective Dynamic, multitalented professional possessing theoretical and practical
Experience in counseling and recreation therapy for physically impaired
Children and adults, using my expertise to promote functional independence
With the overall goal of helping individuals to achieve maximum potential as
members of society and maintain their quality of life.
Practical
Experience Emory Wesley Woods- Atlanta, GA 9/06-Present
Recreation Therapist
* Implement therapeutic exercises and activities for CVA & spinal cord injury
patients.
* Participate in morning meeting with interdisciplinary team to initiate care
plans for patients.
*Schedule and plan Community Living Skills outings for patient reintegration.
*Facilitate stroke & amputee support groups for patients and family members.
*Manage all department volunteers and volunteer activities
Lutheran Towers Retirement Community- Atlanta, GA 9/05 – 9/06
Director of Resident Services
* Plan and implement all daily activities for 215 residents.
* Coordinate monthly schedules for all volunteers.
* Develop and maintain relationships with community resources for fund raising
. * Facilitate monthly meeting with the Resident Council.
*Strategically plans marketing activities to help brand the facility so that it may
be a staple in the community.
Summerset Assisted Living Community- Atlanta, GA 11/03 – 9/05
Activities Coordinator
* Coordinate activities to increase cognitive skills, awareness of environment,
and social interaction for residents including primarily Alzheimer patients
* Strategically plans and implements different programs including outings,
sports, and exercise
* Assess patient care and ability to participate in programs and activities by
observing fluctuation in patient’s behavior and need for medication
* Develops partnerships with non-profit organizations by researching local
community resources willing to sponsor programs and activities
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehab Center- Atlanta, GA 6/04 – 4/05
Activities Director
* Complete initial, quarterly, and annual activity assessments of residents
* Complete all activity notes, quarterly reviews, MDS, and care plan family
conferences
* Plan, organize, implement and supervise an activity calendar and programs
* Organize transportation and scheduling
* Participate in facility surveys and serve on committees as required
Center for the Visually Impaired - Atlanta, GA 5/03 – 9/03
Recreation Therapist/ Activity Coordinator
* Service visually impaired and physically disabled children ages 6-15
* Facilitate support meetings as Group Leader where children share challenges
faced in the community
* Conduct Activities for Daily Living classes for groups working with adaptive
equipment, personal grooming and how to move around in their homes
* Effectively direct the activities of children and experienced in all phases of
event planning
Gap Retail Store – Atlanta, GA 6/99 – 2/04
Shift Manager
* Forecasting sales in order to properly schedule associates
Management * Responsible for cash management and reporting sales – unit per customer
Experience * Focus on excellent customer service, provide associates with on job training
Education Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation/ Recreation Management – 2003
Oakwood College – Huntsville, AL
Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy – 1999
Computer Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher)
Skills
Certifications CPR, AED (Administration of Electrical Device), and Preventing Disease
Transmission
Affiliations NCTRC, GNHA, GAHSA
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