Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Resume

Desired Industry: Healthcare	SpiderID: 11142
Desired Job Location: Charlotte, North Carolina	Date Posted: 2/4/2007
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 2/04/2007
Desired Wage: 30,000+
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
A Therapeutic Recreation Specialist position in an organization seeking one with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Experience:
6/2006-8/2006 Discovery Place, Inc. Charlotte, NC
Program Director
 Directed children and adults with movie making scenes.
 Developed a working relationship with all employees.
 Trained new employees and volunteers prior to beginning shifts.

1/2006-4/2006 Carolinas Health & Rehab Center Columbia, SC
Activity Intern
 Monitored cases to ensure that treatment plans were being followed.
 Managed monthly budgets for assigned activity department.
 Counseled patients suffering from drug, alcohol and sex addictions.

1/2004-1/2006 Carolinas Health & Rehab Center Columbia, SC
Volunteer Activity Assistant
 Contacted and interviewed clients to obtain information needed.
 Motivated patients during daily creative movement exercises.
 Assisted in preparation, execution, and cleanup of social activities.
8/2000-1/2002 Bishopville Primary School Bishopville, SC
Volunteer Teacher Assistant
 Supervised exercise/play games to help children develop behavioral skills.
 Provided instructional and clerical support for classroom teacher.
 Helped assess student�s progress by recording data while observing.

Education:
2002-2006 Benedict College Columbia, SC
 Degree: B.S. Recreation and Leisure Services
 Major: Therapeutic Recreation
 Honors: Cum Laude

Skills:
Experience in management and program development, Certifiable by the NCTRC, developing and simplifying procedures, and finding innovative solutions, and proven ability to motivate and work with others.
Commitment to the growth of people, listening intently and empathizing with others, and providing stewardship to serve the needs of others.

Additional Information:
Leadership Characteristics Include: Commitment to the growth of people, listening intently and empathizing with others, and providing stewardship to serve the needs of others.

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Denise Arthur
Street: -	Phone: 704-941-1641
City: Charlotte	Fax: -
State: North Carolina
Zip: -
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