Barbara Morris
Victoria,BC
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Manager
Retirement Concepts
Victoria, BC
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinating events and programs for seniors in a long term care home
- Financial budgets, creating new programs as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of program participant rosters, attendance logs and evaluation forms.
- Coordinated with other departments to develop special events and programs.
- Managed staff scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Cashier/Supervisor/Customer Service
Fairway Market
Sidney, BC
11.2019 - Current
- Maintaining excellent levels of customer service
- Efficiently aiding with customer inquiries and challenges to ensure a high standard of satisfaction is met
- Working as a team to provide an excellent customer experience
- Assisted in scheduling staff shifts according to business needs while ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Processed refunds and exchanges promptly according to established policies.
- Trained new hires in the use of POS systems, store policies and procedures, safety protocols, and customer service expectations.
Activity Aide
Beacon Hill Villa
Victoria, BC
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitating all programs including cognitive, physical fitness, emotional one on ones, art classes, entertainment, and many more
- Working as a team with all coworkers and building relationships with family members
- Being passionate and helping all residents live their daily life to the fullest and happiest.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to individuals with mobility issues during recreational activities.
- Organized special events such as birthday celebrations and holiday parties.
Recreation Manager
The Hamlets at Deer Park & The Hamlets at Red Deer
Red Deer, AB
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Creating new programs, facilitating all programs including, expressive art, games, sing a longs, music and memory, pub nights, and spontaneous activities
- Maintained accurate records of program participant rosters, attendance logs and evaluation forms.
- Planned, developed and implemented a variety of recreational activities to meet the needs of the community.
- Managed staff scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
- Developing close relationships with each resident and their family members.
Recreation Coordinator
Christenson Communities
St. Albert, AB
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Develop and facilitate all Recreation programs within the seven dimensions of wellness
- Develop new programs and facilitate them at other sites
- Develop and create monthly activity calendars, newsletters, and posters
- Recruit and supervise all volunteers and their programs
Manager/Owner
Crafty Creations Retail Art Supply Store
Stony Plain, AB
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Instructed classes on various techniques, including painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking.
Director of Career Services
CDI College
Edmonton, AB
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Coordinated career fairs both on campus and at external locations.
- Developed relationships with employers to create internship opportunities for students.
- Advocated for student interests when negotiating contracts with employers.
- Assessed current trends in the labor market in order to better inform students about available job prospects.
Travel & Tourism Instructor
CDI College
Edmonton, AB
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Developed curriculum to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Developed and facilitated the Travel & Tourism Program in accordance with CITC standards
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
- Integrated technology into curriculum design using online resources like virtual labs or simulations.
- Provided feedback on student assignments such as essays, research papers or lab reports.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
Education
OMA Art College in Art For Dementia -
Opening Minds Through Art
Calgary, AB09.2018
ASHA Site Manager & Activity Coordinator Online Courses -
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB08.2017
Level 1 in Expressive Arts Therapy -
Prairie Institute Of Expressive Arts
Calgary, AB01.2014
Crisis Intervention Certification -
Support Network
Edmonton, AB01.2014
Diploma in Travel & Tourism -
CDI College
Edmonton, AB01.2005
Diploma in Administrative And Business Management Studies -
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB01.1998
Skills
- Dementia Care
- Activity Scheduling
- Activity Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
Purposeful Movement For Older Adults Certification, PCAA - Physical Culture Instructor, Present
Timeline
Recreation Manager
Retirement Concepts
01.2023 - Current
Activity Aide
Beacon Hill Villa
01.2022 - 01.2023
Cashier/Supervisor/Customer Service
Fairway Market
11.2019 - Current
Recreation Manager
The Hamlets at Deer Park & The Hamlets at Red Deer
09.2017 - 08.2019
Recreation Coordinator
Christenson Communities
08.2016 - 09.2017
Manager/Owner
Crafty Creations Retail Art Supply Store
01.2010 - 01.2016
Director of Career Services
CDI College
01.2008 - 01.2010
Travel & Tourism Instructor
CDI College
01.2007 - 01.2008
OMA Art College in Art For Dementia -
Opening Minds Through Art
ASHA Site Manager & Activity Coordinator Online Courses -
Red Deer College
Level 1 in Expressive Arts Therapy -
Prairie Institute Of Expressive Arts
Crisis Intervention Certification -
Support Network
Diploma in Travel & Tourism -
CDI College
Diploma in Administrative And Business Management Studies -
Grant MacEwan University
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