Karen Collins

Karen Collins

Director of Activities

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lifestyle Director

  • Education

    • Minot State University

      1982 - 1986
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business Education
  • Experience

    • Parkplace Retiriement

      Mar 1996 - Jul 2000
      Director of Activities

      - Planned and implemented daily activities- Supervised activity staff- Staff development- Editor of monthly newsletter

    • Springwood Retirement

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2013
      Director of Activities

      - Plan and direct the day to day activities and outings for residents- Supervise activity and transportation staff which I increased from 3 to 9- Evaluated employee performance- Staff development- Editor of monthly newsletters/calendars- Maintained department budgets of $75,000 per year- Resident/Staff liaison- Train and Supervise volunteers- Computer Experience including Outlook, Work, Excel- Reception/Front Desk including answer phones, greet guests

    • Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Community

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
      Life Enrichment Director
    • Lakeview Senior Living

      Jan 2018 - Apr 2022
      Director of Entertainment and Programming
    • Parkside Village Retirement Resort

      Jun 2021 - now
      Lifestyle Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Memories in the Making Instructor

      Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter
      Jan 2013