Christiana Galat
Clifton Heights
Summary
Energetic Activity Coordinator skilled in designing and implementing a wide range of recreational and social programs that engage diverse groups. Known for productivity and efficient task completion, ensuring activities are planned and executed smoothly. Specialized skills include event planning, team leadership, implementation of de-escalation techniques, and communication. Excel at time management, adaptability, and problem-solving to deliver memorable experiences for participants. Proficient in fostering family communication while maintaining detailed documentation for records.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sign Language Interpreter
Open Door Mission True Light Church
Philadelphia
12.2015 - 01.2024
- Interpreted spoken language into sign language and vice versa accurately and quickly to facilitate communication between deaf and non-deaf parties.
- Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
- Provided feedback on performance after each session in order to improve accuracy going forward.
Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator
Wesley Enhanced Living
Philadelphia
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Plan and facilitate activities and monthly calendar for therapeutic recreation
- Document resident involvement and behaviors
- Aid residents as needed (hand over hand, verbal cueing, etc.)
- Support intern involvement
Navigator (tour guide)
Neumann University
Aston
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional materials and strategies for tours.
- Conducted engaging and informative tours for groups of varying sizes, ensuring a memorable experience.
- Developed upstanding, well-versed tour guides by mentoring and training newer peers in organization.
Volunteer on Dementia Unit
Assisi House
Aston
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Facilitate activities to engage retired residents
- Therapeutic communication in order to redirect residents
- Deescalate conflicts among agitated residents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Neumann University
Aston, PA05.2021
Skills
- Document creation tool
- Visual presentation tool
- American Sign Language skills
- Conflict resolution
- Therapeutic communication
- Session feedback
- Public speaking
- Activity planning
- Documentation skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Relationship building
- Time management
Awards
- Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP)
- Presidential Academic Scholarship - Merit based scholarship
- Honor Society - Member of the National Society of Success and Leadership
Affiliations
- craft lover
- jewelry maker
- homeschool mom
- volunteer at church
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator
Wesley Enhanced Living
03.2021 - 08.2023
Volunteer on Dementia Unit
Assisi House
09.2018 - 12.2018
Navigator (tour guide)
Neumann University
07.2018 - 09.2019
Sign Language Interpreter
Open Door Mission True Light Church
12.2015 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Neumann University
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