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Alexa Beth Arsenault

Bedford

Summary

Young professional seeking new opportunities in the Recreation Management workforce. Ample volunteer and work experience required for exciting and challenging opportunities. Eager to learn, share, and quick to adapt to new surroundings and concepts. Skilled in event planning and client engagement, focused on safe, fun and enjoyable experiences for all. Transferable skills from work and volunteer experience combined with education as a graduate with a Recreation Management Degree. Driven, providing positivity, rapport, collaboration and a sense of belonging to all.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreation Assistant

Melville Heights Retirement Home
01.2023 - Current
  • Assist Lead with the planning, execution, and coordination of recreational activities and programs for Retirement Home
  • Responsible for new resident orientation and meeting all to seek what they enjoy doing for activities
  • Coordinate 'welcome and join us' package for new resident and deliver. Order supplies as needed
  • Assist with scheduling activities and event planning including program development and implementation. These range from exercise classes, cooking classes, seminars, outings in the community and guest speakers
  • Supervise participants during activities and ensure they adhere to safety guidelines and rules.
  • Prepare activity areas and maintain supplies. Cleans areas, set up and tear down
  • Write newsletters, one pager activity invites and oversee monthly and daily recreation calendars
  • Helps to maintain records of participant attendance, feedback, and program evaluations
  • Providing helpful and friendly customer service to participants, families, and guests
  • Promotes interest in recreation activities in the local community for opportunities for collaboration and outings
  • Maintains the distribution of activity books, and participates in reading to residents, games, and other stimulating activities
  • Help plan once a year volunteer and resident appreciation event
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

Recreation Management Degree (Arts) - Municipal, Non-profit And Commercial Recreation

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
04-2023

High School Diploma -

Charles P. Allen High School
Bedford NS
06-2022

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Works well as part of a team to plan and execute activities
  • Problem solving skills and able to deal with unexpected issues that arise
  • Creative and intuitive and skilled in developing engaging and varied activities
  • Time management skills Able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently
  • Leading groups and activities, independent and works well collaboratively or independently
  • Creates and fosters a positive and inclusive environment
  • Able to identify physical and emotional well-being and needs of clients
  • Performs administrative duties as assigned, compiling data, writing communications and overseeing personnel files for recreation activities
  • Personable and assists residents, visitors, and volunteers in a professional and courteous manner
  • Able to coordinate staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
  • Skilled in the planning and roll out of special events and outings
  • Flexible, diligent and has a friendly, positive attitude
  • Attention to detail, time management skills
  • High EQ, able to provide emotional and physical support to resident and make decision based in their needs

Timeline

Recreation Assistant

Melville Heights Retirement Home
01.2023 - Current

Recreation Management Degree (Arts) - Municipal, Non-profit And Commercial Recreation

Acadia University

High School Diploma -

Charles P. Allen High School

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