Type Of Business:
Assisted Living Facility
Major Product/SVS:
Higher education
Favorite Business Publication:
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
Hobbies/Sports:
Camping; Fishing; Biking; Watching NASCAR, photography
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Therapy, Minor in Psychology, Radford University 2010, with Honors
Affiliations Awards:
Virginia Recreation and Park Society; American Therapeutic Recreation Association; National Recreation and Park Association; Omega Chapter, Rho Phi Lambda, Cambridge Who's Who, Virginia Department of Social Services (Alzheimer's Association)
Children's Names:
Lauren Heather King
Charity:
North Shore Animal League America; Special Olympics, Virginia; The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; World Wildlife Foundation; Natural Resources Defense Council; Guiding Eyes For The Blind
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her profession, love and respect for her residents, and continued support of her family and friends.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after working with the disabled at Special Olympics Virginia for over 25 years.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Blankenship is maintaining a GPA of 4.0 in her major and 3.65 in her minor at Radford University. She was elected to sit on a forum panel to discuss accreditation for recreational parks and tourism.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Program, plan, schedule and implement activities to ensure a continued quality of life for our residents. Ensure that the residents have activities that include, cognitive, physical, creative, social, sensory, reflective and outdoor aspects.
Education Certifications:
Nation Certification Council for Activity Professionals
Acitivity Director Provisionally Certified
Awards/Honors:
Outstanding Student Award for Recreation Parks and Tourism; Dean's List
Who's Who VIP for 2011-2012
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Blankenship hopes to run the Village Center, a new facility being built for the residents of Warm Hearth Village.