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Christena Rontey

Gastonia,NC

Summary

Organized Activity Director with proven track record of planning, organizing and administering activities in multilevel settings. Strong experience in coordinating and executing events and activities. Skilled in developing personal bonds with staff and residents. Committed to adhering to state compliance requirements for conducting activities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Director

Peak Resources Shelby
06.2024 - Current
  • Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
  • Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
  • Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
  • Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
  • Conducted clinical observations during activities, noting emotional, and behavioral health.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.

Customer Service Representative

Banfield Pet Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Mint Hill Senior Living
11.2019 - 04.2021
  • Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
  • Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
  • Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
  • Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
  • Trained and provided information to new volunteers to contribute to activities and programs in constructive ways.

Activity Assistant

Peak Resources of Charlotte
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
  • Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
  • Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
  • Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.

Education

Activity Director Certification -

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
07-2019

Associate of Arts - Fine Art Education

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
06-2005

GED -

Treasure Island Job Corps
San Francisco, CA
05-2003

Skills

  • Comprehensive event management experience
  • Participant monitoring
  • Patient evaluations
  • Volunteer recruitment
  • Event planning background
  • Social media strategy
  • Team leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Staff leadership

Timeline

Activity Director

Peak Resources Shelby
06.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Banfield Pet Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2023

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Mint Hill Senior Living
11.2019 - 04.2021

Activity Assistant

Peak Resources of Charlotte
08.2017 - 04.2019

Activity Director Certification -

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Associate of Arts - Fine Art Education

Academy of Art University

GED -

Treasure Island Job Corps
Christena Rontey