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Connie Gottfreid

409 West Doral Dr


Eldridge, IA 52748
Home: 563-285-6744
Mobile: 563-528-4997
563-528-4997
[email protected]

CAREER GOALS
A postion within your organization that will utilize recent education, experienc
e, and unique abilities.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
* Resourceful and well organized: skilled in activity planning, task management
and follow through
* An outgoing people person who can relate effectively with various age groups a
nd special populations
* Consistently demonstrate a willingness to learn, as well as the ability to exe
rcise good judgment
* Highly effective in communication skills
* Computer skills in internet, word processing, data bases and Excel
* Energetic and ambitious; works well individually with minimal supervision or a
s part of a team
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Memory Care Program Director, 2009 - 2010
Senior Star at Elmore Place, Davenport, IA
Supervised the activity programs for Memory Care. * Meet daily needs for our mem
ory care residents in a locked memory enhancement unit * Plan and lead daily rec
reational,social,educational,physical, and cognitive activities for residents. *
Plan and develop special events for the faclity and residents. * Responsible fo
r the creation and distribution of a daily schedue and monthly calendar * Assist
marketing department with promotions and special events * Complete resident doc
umentation through interviews, assessments, patient progress notes and evaluatio
ns.
Literacy Aide, 2004 - 2009
Edward White Elementary; North Scott School District
Use reading recovery strategies with students, to enable them to move up into a
higher level of reading. * Develop coping mechanisms and behavior modification p
lans for students, by using educational strategies such as interest oriented act
ivities, setting time limits and rewards. * Design lesson plans catering to stud
ent interests and diverse individual needs, dramatically improving student perfo
rmance in reading.
Lead Corporate Agent, 1994 - 1997
Majestic Travel
Oversaw two corporate agents. Handle all aspect of the company's corporate trave
l. * Negotiate special rates with airlines and hotels to meet clients fiscal tar
gets. * Saved clients money by making suggestions and recommendations based on t
heir needs. * Implemented procedures that trained agents to execute client reser
vations quicker, and reduced call volume.
Corporate Travel Consultant, 1991 - 1994
Maritz Travel/Venture Store Incorporated
Handle corporate travel arrangements for all of Venture Store executives, buyers
and VIPs, including airline, ground transportation, car and hotel. * Manage hig
h call volume. * High accuracy on all reservations. * Arrange overseas travel fo
r groups of 20 or more. Acquire passports and visa for travelers. * Planned meet
ings and events for VIPs.
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
* Activity Director, Rowlett and Laker, Inc, 2008 - 2009. Completed a 90 hr cour
se work in Activity Director which contributes to my expertise in the activity p
rofession. Course work includes assessments, goal wiriting, care plan writing, a
ctivity planning and different ways to plan activities for Dementia and Alzheime
rs residents. Performed my internship at Grand Haven Retirement where I planned
and implemented activities with residents, one on one, small and large groups. S
uccessfully completed coursework in a self-directed, self pace learning envirome
nt.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Transportation and Travel and Tourism, 1989
Parks College/St. Louis University

CONFERENCES
* The Art of Caregiving, Alzheimer's Association-Greater Iowa Chapter, Davenport
, IA, 2009. An all day conference that included topics for Living a Full and Rew
arding Life with Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease, Activities for Persons with
Dementia, Meeting in the moment: Communicating Effectively with persons with Alz
heimer's and The Hope and Promise of Medical Research
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
* Activity Based Alzheimer Care: Building a Therapeutic Program, Alzheimer's Ass
ociation-Greater Illinois Chapter, Romeoville, Illionis, 2009. Program objective
s included learning the fundamental components of activity based Alzheimer care.
Effectively examine assessment and care planning. Identify program design optio
ns and methods for implementation. Learn to adopt activities and the enviroment
to better meet individuals. Ways to evaluate new and current programs, and vario
us aspects of teamwork
VOLUNTEER WORK
Leader, 1996 - 2003
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Leader, planning various events such as fundraisers, Jamborees and ca
mping trips.
2000 - 2001
280th Base Support Battalion, Schweinfurt, Germany
Received volunteer award for my contributions working at various community servi
ces such as, Thrift Shop, Bad Kissingen Elementary, and my committment as a Girl
Scout Leader.
TRAVEL
Lived in Schweinfurt, Germany from 1999-2003, where I had the oppourtunity to tr
avel throughout Europe. My travel experience have familiarized me with other div
eristies and cultures.

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