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Lakeisha Adams

Activity Director
Chicago

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in activity coordination and customer service, honed at Moraine Court Supportive Living. Proven ability to enhance resident engagement through innovative programming and exceptional attention to detail. Skilled in food safety and time management, fostering a positive environment that promotes well-being and satisfaction among diverse populations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Baker's Assistant

Weber's Bakery
03.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete tasks, streamlining bakery operations.
  • Upheld consistent baking schedules to ensure fresh products were available throughout each day.
  • Enhanced product quality by diligently measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service at the bakery counter, promoting return business through friendly interactions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving concerns regarding products.
  • Assisted with packaging baked goods for retail sale, ensuring professional presentation that attracted customer interest.

Life Enrichment Director

Moraine Court Supportive Living
01.2022 - 11.2024

Created a monthly calendar of activity programs, events, outings, and parties.

I ran activity programs; I was also the activity aide.

I shopped for all activity and party supplies.

Conducted monthly resident satisfaction surveys with the residents.

Assisted residents with applying for cell phones, identification cards, bus passes, and paratransit services.

Started monthly AA meeting for seniors who were alcohol dependent.

Managed a facility store, which included shopping, stocking, and managing store staff.

I drove the facility bus to transport residents on outings.

Organized monthly clothes giveaways, with donations for seniors in need.


Activity Director

The Grove of La Grange Park
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
  • Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
  • Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
  • Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
  • Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
  • Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
  • Trained new activity staff members on program development procedures and best practices for engaging diverse populations of older adults.

Activity Assistant

Bella Terra Bloomingdale
06.2017 - 02.2021
  • Boosted social interaction among residents through the organization of group events and outings.
  • Tailored exercise programs to accommodate varying physical capabilities while emphasizing safety precautions, resulting in increased activity levels and improved health outcomes.
  • Coordinated volunteer involvement in activities, increasing community connections and fostering positive experiences for all involved parties.
  • Implemented pet therapy visits, providing comfort and companionship to animal-loving residents who may have experienced loneliness or depression without such interactions.

Education

GED -

Dupage Regional Office of Education
Dupage, Illinois
05.2001 -

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen safety

Opening and closing duties

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Certification

National Activity Professionals Training Course

Timeline

Baker's Assistant

Weber's Bakery
03.2025 - Current

National Activity Professionals Training Course

03-2022

Life Enrichment Director

Moraine Court Supportive Living
01.2022 - 11.2024

Activity Director

The Grove of La Grange Park
03.2021 - 12.2021

Activity Assistant

Bella Terra Bloomingdale
06.2017 - 02.2021

GED -

Dupage Regional Office of Education
05.2001 -
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