Alarie Maras

3544 France Ave, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Phone: (507) 402-1167 | E-Mail: amaras0103@gmail.com

Objective
Improve the quality of life for people with special needs through innovative recreational therapy methods
that emphasize mental and physical health.

Education
Winona State University, Winona, MN
Bachelor Science Degree in May 2012
Major: Therapeutic Recreation
Internship

June August 2012

Sanford Health Hospital, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Full-time:
Organized and led social group events and community outings

Planned personalized treatment sessions for patients reintegration into the community

Developed treatment plans to meet the individual needs of patients based on needs assessment,
patients interests and therapy objectives

Documented and charted patients progress

Participated in team conferences and discussion of successful methods

Practicum

June 2011 & August 2011

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres, Chanhassen, MN

Autism Day Camp
Part-time:
Planned daily recreational activities for children with special needs

Created and led social evening events

Assisted coaching a Special Olympics team in track and field events

Experience
Recreational and Volunteer Service Manager

March 2, 2015 Present

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres

Chanhassen, MN
Full-time

Participates in implementing individualized activity plans

Plan and facilitate group activities with residents/clients using the gym and community

Works with residential/in home staff assisting individuals or groups in recreational activities

Encourages full participation in leisure/recreational activities

Ensure adequate supervision of consumers

A. Maras, continued

Recreational Therapist

May 14, 2014 Feb 12, 2015

Thomas B. Finan Center

Cumberland, MD
Full-time
Provide educational groups on Leisure Awareness & Health & Wellness

Offer groups to reintegrate patients back into the community

Prepare for patient planning during the week & on weekends

Work closely with a treatment consisting; Doctor, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social
Worker

In-home caretaker

September 2012 May 2014

Plymouth, MN
Full-time
Provide activities that focus on physical and mental development

Responsible for general health care and safety of children

Demonstrate organization and attention to detail

Office Assistance & Maintenance

May 2011 May 2012

Winona Property Management, Winona, MN

Part-time
Organized office and files

Utilized time management and task prioritization skills

Performed tenant-requested maintenance

Certified Nursing Assistant

January 2008 January 2010

Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Albert Lea, MN

Part-time
Assisted individuals with ADLs and retaining interpersonal skills

Handled patients in a creative, self-motivated and proactive manner

Interacted with patients families and guests, as well as other staff

CPR Training
Behavior Crisis Training
Special Olympics Coach Training

Volunteer Allina Health Wheelchair Rugby

Personal Online Profile alariemaras.weebly.com
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A. Maras, continued

References
Laura Robinson
OT
Thomas B. Finan Center
10102 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2405
lrobinsonot@hotmail.com

Amy Johnson
CTRS
Thomas B. Finan Center
10102 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(814) 233-3988
athomas_47@yahoo.com

Kelly Max
District Manager
Medtronic
Plymouth, MN 55441

Roger Riley
RTTR Professor
Winona State University
Memorial Hall, 116
Winona, MN 55987
(608) 784-8715
rriley@winona.edu