I am interested in a position on the corporate level that requires expertise in memory care, programming(engagement), staff education, program creation, and leadership. I have spent my professional life developing a unique pallet of skills that makes me a strong candidate for this position. I spent 10 years in education where I developed expertise in instructing, motivating, encouraging, and inspiration over 2000 students under my direction. Then I had a life changing moment in 2008. I was asked to sing bedside for a family friend whose mother who had late-stage Alzheimer’s, was nonverbal, and actively transitioning. We sang familiar hymns, and the resident began mouthing the lyrics. The music went on for 30 minutes and provided the family a beautiful moment of connection on their mother’s last day on earth. It was an honor to be a part of the experience! At that point I decided to pursue my Masters of Music Therapy with a concentration in dementia and hospice. Since 2008, I have spent dedicated time becoming an expert in dementia related programming. I spent the past few years developing a program called “Forte!” that uses research-based music techniques for cognitive stimulation. My intention it to continue to cultivate my skills on a larger scale and create dementia related programming that I can implement nationally. During my tenure in Atlanta, I become one of the state educators for the Georgia Activity Certification Program and presented at conferences and communities across the state. This year I was selected by LCB Senior Living to be a company NIDE (National Institute of Dementia Educators) proctor. I am NIDE certified to train our entire company with the NIDE credential. It is wonderful to see associates from all departments learn and become empathic towards our residents with memory issues. Thank you for your consideration!, assisted living, assisted living, assisted living, Healthcare Management