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HEIDI ROSS
OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position where I can utilize my leadership and professional

knowledge to work with special populations in a recreational therapy setting, as
well as share my passion of meaningful leisure experiences to nurture
relationships and provide quality leisure lifestyles for those individuals within
my care.
EMPLOYMENT

November 2014-Present Family Services & Guidance Center, Topeka, KS

Mental Health Specialist
Working in a psychosocial group setting providing therapy for children
Utilizing co-leadership skills to ensure client success
Engaging with other clinicians and social workers to ensure each clients
needs are being met

August 2012- September 2014 Good Shepherd Lutheran, Saginaw, MI

Contemporary Worship Leader
Provided direction and leadership for praise team, youth praise team and

childrens choir
Engaged congregation in meaningful worship
Accompanied singers on the piano for musical pieces
Selected music for worship that reflects theme of the day

August 2011- September 2014

Good Shepherd ECC, Saginaw, MI
Lead Teacher and Summer Program Director (Early Childhood Center)

Provided care for children within my supervision

Encouraged childrens developmental goals and skills
Worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Planned and implement all activities and programs under my direction
Adapted activities when necessary to meet the needs of each child

September 2010- May 2011

Lead Teller

Commerce Bank, St. Louis, MO

Supervised for organization and was in a constant leadership role

Completed audits, reports, and requisitions while upholding confidentiality
Provide customer service for clients

May 2007-August 2010

Camp Lutherhoma, Tahlequah, OK
Retreat/Outreach Coordinator (August 2009-August 2010)
Camp Counselor, Serve Supervisor, Facilitator, Program Specialist(May 2007August 2009)

Leadership, Counselor, and Support Staff/Interacted with kids age 6+

Designed programs for Summer camp
Facilitator for Ropes Course
Organized and planned all events on and off-site
Adventure trip leader
Community outreach coordinator for non-profit organizations
Golf tournament fundraiser planner and coordinator

January 2005-April 2008

Senior Teller

Bank of America, Inc., Edmond, OK

Provided Customer Service

Established sales
Handled large amounts of cash
Top Performing Teller in the District 2005, 2006, & 2007

EDUCATION

Florida International University (August 2013-Present) Miami, FL

Bachelor of Science
Recreational Therapy
n Expected graduation date Summer 2015
n Current G.P.A. 4.0
n Fully-online student
n Deans Honor Roll
n Member of Phi Kappa Phi

University of Central Oklahoma (January 2006-May 2009) Edmond, OK

Bachelor of Science
Kinesiology-Outdoor/Community Recreation

Graduated May 2009 (with summer 2009 internship)

G.P.A. 3.74/4.0 Cum Laude
Recreation Major of the Year 2009
Irene & Rothbaum Student Achievement Award Spring 2008
Presidents Honor Roll ( 3 Semesters)
Deans Honor Roll Spring (4 Semesters)
Tuition Waiver for Kinesiology department 2007

EXPERIENCE

Camp Lutherhoma
Internship: 350 Hours Summer 2009

Community outreach
Designed Summer programs
Adventure leader
Provided leadership for the staff

Pelican Bay Aquatic Center

Practicum Experience: 100 Hours Spring 2009

Edmond, OK

Developed educational programs

Provided guidance and assistance
Enforced rules and campus policies

University of Central Oklahoma

Research Assistant: 2008-2009 School Year

Edmond, OK

Designed Summer programs

Worked with marketing to develop ads
Developed staff handbook
Gained basic knowledge of an aquatic facility

University of Central Oklahoma

Resident Assistant: 2008-2009 School Year

Tahlequah, OK

Edmond, OK

Developed research project involving older

adults and perceived competence levels
pertaining to physical activity
Developed literature review on the subject of
Perceived Competence

COURSEWORK
COMPLETED COLLEGE COURSEWORK REGARDING
THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:

Business communication, computer skills, business statistics, business calculus,

accounting, outdoor recreation, wilderness first aid, risk management,
marketing, management, therapeutic recreation, leadership, OSHA, abnormal
psychology, inclusive leisure services, legal aspects in recreation, behavior
modification, program planning in recreational therapy, client assessment and
documentation in recreational therapy, assistive technology, social skills,
research, group dynamics, anatomy, exercise physiology, mechanical principles
and analysis of movement, and physical education.

References available upon request