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THERA SHOTWELL

THERA SHOTWELL

South Elgin

Summary

Experienced professional in senior care, known for exceptional time management and relationship-building skills. Developed tailored activity programs to improve resident engagement, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Full Time Parent

Shotwell Family
08.2022 - Current

Senior Living Advisor

A Place for Mom
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Take inbound calls from families, loved ones, and seniors searching for senior living or care solutions.
  • Guide, support, and navigate the family through the search process with compassion and understanding.

Associate Director of Sales

Sunrise Senior Living
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Assist the Director of Sales in managing the sales database including inbound and outbound calls to families and prospective residents, conducting tours of community, and guiding move ins through paperwork and contracts.

Life Enrichment Manager

Sunrise Senior Living
11.2015 - 06.2017
  • Develop, plan, and implement robust activity calendar for seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
  • Create individual life skill activities and build strong relationships 1:1 with residents.

Care Manager

Sunrise Senior Living
07.2012 - 11.2015
  • Improved resident quality of life by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Vintage Training Institute
Willowbrook, IL
01.2013 - 05.2013

Ponderosa High School
Parker, CO

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Collaboration
  • Activity development
  • senior care knowledge
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Timeline

Full Time Parent

Shotwell Family
08.2022 - Current

Senior Living Advisor

A Place for Mom
09.2019 - 08.2022

Associate Director of Sales

Sunrise Senior Living
06.2017 - 09.2019

Life Enrichment Manager

Sunrise Senior Living
11.2015 - 06.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Vintage Training Institute
01.2013 - 05.2013

Care Manager

Sunrise Senior Living
07.2012 - 11.2015

Ponderosa High School
THERA SHOTWELL