Senior Living Consultant

• Oct 2022 - Present

Lifestyle Director

• Sep 2020 - Oct 2022

Independent Contractor

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2020

Plan, design, and lead music therapy wellness groups for teens and young adults in residential treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders. Plan, design, and lead music therapy wellness groups for teens and young adults in residential treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Guidance Counselor

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

Music Therapist

• Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

Highly independent position requiring individual and group client treatment and coordination of care with parents, caregivers, and agencies in a clinic setting. Counseling and mentorship development as well as creativity and adapting in the moment during session. Selected contributions: Supervision of students in Music therapy program through assessment, evaluation, and feedback. Clear communication, advocacy, and intervention while leading sessions with children, teens, and adults diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and other disabilities. Development of assessment techniques to evaluate fine and gross motor skills, sensory, communication, cognitive, emotional, and social needs and implement musical interventions to address them. Lead adaptive group choir experience for 18 children ages 4-17 with an emphasis on social, emotional, and communication skills. Show less

Activities Director

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

Designed and developed successful position to meet the needs of a 15-bed, 18-month mental health rehabilitation program including planning and implementing full calendar of events, client resource development, performance incentives, and job skill development program. Selected contributions: Supervision of Activities Department with responsibilities including: Staff and resident management, motivation, and mentoring/coaching. Development and distribution of monthly calendar of events. Event planning, budgeting, and management. Donation solicitations and development of community resources. Project development and management including: scavenger hunt, 5K walk, field trips, and talent show. Implemented coffee shop start up to develop job skills including: Barista training, resume building, interviewing, communication and conflict resolution, performance reviews, and resource development. Provided music therapy interventions including drumming, group singing and performing, lyric analysis, and creative expression to develop skills such as assertiveness, emotional expression, communication, and coping skills Show less

Recreation Therapist

• Jul 2012 - Feb 2017

Lead music and recreation groups using song writing, music teaching, lyric analysis, role play, identity exploration, discussion, creative projects, progressive muscle relation, guided imagery, drama, and dance to promote specific goals such as self-expression, self-esteem, positive thinking, communication, reality orientation, coping skills, relaxation, and goal setting to provide therapeutic interventions for patients suffering from a mood disorder, personality disorder, behavioral disorder, ADHD, PTSD, psychosis, paranoia, and/or substance abuse. Show less

Music Therapist

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

Lead small groups using song writing, lyric analysis, instrument teaching, playlist creation, music lead discussion, goal setting, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and relaxation techniques in both the adolescents and adult houses to treat patients with eating disorders as well as coexisting mental health disorders. Lead small groups using song writing, lyric analysis, instrument teaching, playlist creation, music lead discussion, goal setting, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and relaxation techniques in both the adolescents and adult houses to treat patients with eating disorders as well as coexisting mental health disorders.

Tutor

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

After school tutor (all subjects) and mentor, GED prep, Advanced math tutor After school tutor (all subjects) and mentor, GED prep, Advanced math tutor

Office Assistant

• Aug 2009 - Dec 2012

Filing, organizing, administrative tasks, input of information into electrronic database, auditing, recital attendance. Filing, organizing, administrative tasks, input of information into electrronic database, auditing, recital attendance.

Assistant Coordinator

• Jan 2011 - May 2012

Sought out and specifically chosen to be promoted to assistant coordinator in charge of supervising 20 undergraduate students, auditions operations, and academic advising. Selected contributions: Coordinator of Audition Day operations including: set up, tear down, check-in, communicating with faculty, organizing audition results, and problem solving issues. Provided academic advising to undergraduate students entering program for the first time including freshmen and transfer students. Advised students on scholarships, academic resources, financial aid, and assistance in registering for classes Show less

Camp Counselor

• May 2009 - Aug 2010

Summer Camp Counselor. Taught Gymnastics and music. Summer Camp Counselor. Taught Gymnastics and music.