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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, AB
09.2018

ASHA Site Manager & Activity Coordinator Online Courses -

Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB
08.2017

Level 1 in Expressive Arts Therapy -

Prairie Institute Of Expressive Arts
Calgary, AB
01.2014

Crisis Intervention Certification -

Support Network
Edmonton, AB
01.2014

Diploma in Travel & Tourism -

CDI College
Edmonton, AB
01.2005

Diploma in Administrative And Business Management Studies -

Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
01.1998

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

Purposeful Movement For Older Adults Certification, PCAA - Physical Culture Instructor, Present

Barbara Morris