Natalie Taylor
Missoula
Summary
Dynamic Life Enrichment Coordinator at The Village Senior Residence, adept at planning engaging programs that enhance residents' well-being. Proven expertise in activity coordination and relationship building, successfully implementing diverse events that foster community and connection. Skilled in customer service, ensuring exceptional experiences for all participants.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Enrichment Coordinator
The Village Senior Residence
Missoula
10.2024 - Current
- Plan, coordinate, and implement diverse recreational, social, educational, and wellness programs for 25+ residents, including individuals with dementia and limited mobility.
- With the planning I lead group activities such as fitness classes, music therapy, cultural events, crafts, and intergenerational programs to support cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Assist Activity Director in strategic planning, scheduling, event logistics, and community outreach, serving as acting lead in their absence.
Traveling optician/inventory specialist
Rocky Mountain Eye Center, Inc
Missoula
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Work directly with customers to help meet all of their eyewear needs
- Take and record measurements, adjust and fit eyewear, and execute these details with flawless accuracy
- Check that finished eyewear meets our optical standards, as well as customer requirements and requests
- Use my expertise to explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers
- Help customers choose the best frames and lenses based on their prescription needs, face fit, personal style, and lifestyle
- Collaborate with the team to form best practices for sales and customer service that can be implemented throughout the organization
- Represent our brand to help educate others and get them excited about our values and missions
Eyewear Specialist/ OPTICAL TECHNICIAN
Total Vision
San Clemente
10.2021 - 05.2022
- OCTs, OPTOS, Auto refraction, Visual fields analysis, progressive lens measurements, pupillary dis near measurements
- Verified insurance eligibility/available benefits for all existing and new patients
- Maintained working relationships and organized product meetings with Fashion Vendors (Luxottica, Marcolin, Altair, etc.)
- Coordinated all spectacle and contact orders with Labs/Manufactures (Bartley, ABB, VSP, etc.)
- Accounts Receivable for incoming vendor and insurance payments
Optical Lab Technician
Eyemart Express
Missoula
12.2020 - 07.2021
- After receiving orders from optometrists and opticians, as a optical lab technicians cut, polish, and grind lenses for prescription glasses, or create prescription contact lenses.
- In some case may create lenses for products like binoculars, microscopes, or telescopes.
- This position relies on computer equipment and automated tools to make the lenses.
Caregiver
3 Rivers Mental Health Solutions
Missoula
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Being a caregiver at Three Rivers Mental Health for people with mental disability that need help with everyday thing like getting doctors appointment.
- Also helping them exceed on their own personal goals, like help the residence of the group home with independent living skills and social skills as well.
Assistant Teacher
The Peak Health & Wellness Center
Missoula
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Share responsibility in the preparation of Daily Plans and the preparation of teaching materials
- Conduct daily small-group activities for an assigned group of children, sharing responsibility for large-group activities and using appropriate adult/child interactions strategies with all children
- Assume responsibility for a classroom at any given time
- Collects required anecdotes and information for required ongoing assessments
- Observe and/or participate in parent-teacher conferences
- Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members
- Supervise daily lunch and playground activities, field trips and walks
- Promote individualized attention for children by freeing teachers from routine duties
Education
Bachelor's - Biology
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA03.2022
Associate - Computer science
University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.2020
High school diploma -
Sentinel High School
Missoula, MT05.2018
Skills
- Customer Service
- Monthly event calendars
- Activity coordination
- Relationship building
- Management
Certification
- Basic Activity Director Course, 06/01/25, Present
- CPR & First Aid, 04/01/21, Present
Timeline
Life Enrichment Coordinator
The Village Senior Residence
10.2024 - Current
Traveling optician/inventory specialist
Rocky Mountain Eye Center, Inc
05.2022 - 10.2024
Eyewear Specialist/ OPTICAL TECHNICIAN
Total Vision
10.2021 - 05.2022
Optical Lab Technician
Eyemart Express
12.2020 - 07.2021
Caregiver
3 Rivers Mental Health Solutions
08.2019 - 02.2021
Assistant Teacher
The Peak Health & Wellness Center
10.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor's - Biology
Irvine Valley College
Associate - Computer science
University of Montana
High school diploma -
Sentinel High School
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