LAUREN N. DENNING
OBJECTIVE
Recreational Therapist utilizing my skills in interpersonal communication, therapeutic recreation techniques, and leadership
CAPABILITIES PROFILE
Proven capabilities are applicable in a variety of areas, including:• Sports • Stress Management • Aquatic Therapy • Outdoor Programming • Disability Recreation
EDUCATION
May - 2010 East Carolina University Greenville, NCBachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy
EXPERIENCE
Aug - Nov - 2010 Sunrise Assisted Living Raleigh, NC480 Hours of Internship – followed after my graduationn Facilitated daily activities for residentsn Assisted with weekly group outings with residents and staffn Participated in nightly family events
April - 2009 Service Learning Project Greenville, NCEast Carolina UniversityChildren from a local group home came to participate in a day of outdoor activites.n Led a group activity on teamworkn Assisted a group activity on problem solvingn Led a group activity on self expression
May - 2008 Central Regional Hospital Butner, NC20 Hours Student Volunteern Facilitated an exercise and a social skills group activityn Completed patient participation charts which evaluates patient progressn Completed assessments which utilized my communication skillsn Participated in treatment team which utilized communication skills and also helped with knowledge of the patients
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite including proficiency in Word and Excel
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEERISM
Two year member of the RCLS Undergraduate SocietyTwo years Speical Olympics Bowling VolunteerTwo years Special Olympics Dances Volunteer
Reference Available Upon Request