Kendra S.

Experience

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  USNS Mercy (T-AH 19)

  Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

  Afloat Recreation Specialist (Fun Boss)

  • Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) representative on board hospital ship during a Humanitarian deployment.• Provided recreation, fitness and sporting opportunities to 5,500 Sailors and Civilians in port and at sea.• Liaison with foreign port authorities to implement recreational experiences during foreign port visits.

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  Deployed Forces Support Navy Region Southwest

  Oct 2008 - Feb 2009

  Deployed Forces Support Coordinator

  • Assisted in supplying in-port ships with recreation and fitness materials in preparation for deployment• Organized and maintained inventory for millions of dollars of recreation and fitness equipment.

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  USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

  Feb 2009 - Feb 2012

  Afloat Recreation Specialist (Fun Boss)

  • Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) representative on board Aircraft Carrier.• Provided recreation, fitness and sporting opportunities to 5,500 Sailors and Marines in port and at sea.• Liaison with foreign port authorities to implement recreational experiences during foreign port visits

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  Road Rebel

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2015

  Logistics Support Contracting Coordinator

  • Logistics support for entertainment groups; sports teams, touring Broadway, orchestras, ballets, etc.• Provide housing and ground travel accommodations and contracting support prior to and during tour

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  Moss Rehab

  May 2016 - Apr 2017

  Recreation Aid

  • Prepare, obtain and setup equipment required for activities• Lead and implement recreation programs that interest patients while accommodating various medical conditions• Encourage participation, interest and motivation for patients to participate in recreation programs• Assist in maintaining activity areas and supplies inventory• Openly communicate with weekday staff on patient status

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  Temple University

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Graduate Assistant - Transitions in Aging Project

  • Assisted with developing on-line training modules to educate aging individuals with developmental disabilities and their providers about successful aging• Coordinated with organizations across Pennsylvania for on-line and on-site training • Co-facilitated focus groups with aging individuals with developmental disability on how to age in place

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  National Ability Center

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  Therapeutic Recreation Intern

  • Act as a liaison for providing program specific information and services to volunteers, participants, partner organization, donors and the public• Co-facilitate instructional sessions and lessons for adaptive sporting interventions• Support participants of all ages and ability levels in various adaptive sporting interventions

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  Smith/Nicholson Wedding

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Wedding Coordinator

  • Maintained and verified timelines of vendors and bridal party prior to and day of wedding• Crafted unique programs, placecards and décor for seamless inclusion in overall wedding vision • Prepared checklists of requirements for bridal party and vendor duties, including table arrangements, table settings, number and nature of support personnel needed for event, such as DJ’s, decorators and servers

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  Meaningful Day Services

  Feb 2018 - May 2019

  Recreational Therapist, CTRS

  • Coordinated recreational opportunities within the home and community outings for 25 clients with disabilities.• Developed goals/outcomes with clients to conquer during rec therapy sessions.• Connected with community organizations/businesses for clients to utilize services (i.e. laser tag, trampoline parks, local parks, free/discounted events)

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  Desert Recreation District

  May 2019 - now

  Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

  -Coordinate adaptive recreation opportunities in multiple community centers within Coachella Valley-Train and supervise adaptive instructors to facilitate adaptive programs-Facilitate and maintain relationships with participants, families and community organizations