Experience

OZAUKEE COMMUNITY THERAPIES LLC
• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Psychotherapist

  • Jun 2020 - Present


Benedict Center

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reentry Specialist

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2020

  Provided reentry services to women incarcerated at the Milwaukee County House of Correction in order to promote successful transitions back into the community. Services included case management, providing individual therapy, creating individualized reentry plans, and facilitating a variety of groups. Curricula included Moving On, Beyond Violence, Nurturing Parenting, Life Skills, and Art Therapy. Provided reentry services to women incarcerated at the Milwaukee County House of Correction in order to promote successful transitions back into the community. Services included case management, providing individual therapy, creating individualized reentry plans, and facilitating a variety of groups. Curricula included Moving On, Beyond Violence, Nurturing Parenting, Life Skills, and Art Therapy.



Wisconsin Department of Corrections

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Art Therapy Intern

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Developed the facility’s pilot art therapy program, including group and one-on-one services for clients. Groups include various modalities of art therapy, reentry-focused groups, career-based skillbuilding, DBT, and Beyond Trauma. Developed the facility’s pilot art therapy program, including group and one-on-one services for clients. Groups include various modalities of art therapy, reentry-focused groups, career-based skillbuilding, DBT, and Beyond Trauma.



Caravel Autism Health

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Behavior Technician

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  Utilized behaviorism principles and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to provide interventions and functional learning for children and young adults with autism. Utilized behaviorism principles and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to provide interventions and functional learning for children and young adults with autism.



West Suburban YMCA

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Counselor of Medical and Behavior Needs

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Managed all behavioral and medical needs of campers at the West Suburban YMCA's day camp. Duties included providing proactive and reactive behavior interventions, collaborating with parents and service providers, authorizing and distributing medications, tracking and accommodating camper special needs, and maintaining medical logs. Promoted from position as a Youth Development staff in May 2017. Transferred from role as a Youth Coordinator at the YMCA of Burnsville, MN in August 2016. Managed all behavioral and medical needs of campers at the West Suburban YMCA's day camp. Duties included providing proactive and reactive behavior interventions, collaborating with parents and service providers, authorizing and distributing medications, tracking and accommodating camper special needs, and maintaining medical logs. Promoted from position as a Youth Development staff in May 2017. Transferred from role as a Youth Coordinator at the YMCA of Burnsville, MN in August 2016.



Meta House

• Portugal
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Art Therapy Intern

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Provided group and individual art therapy to women and children in the residential treatment facility. Included developing and leading art-based interventions, catering individual sessions to the client’s needs, and working from curriculum such as Celebrating Families! and Seeking Safety. Implemented strategies from Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, and Trauma-Informed Care. Provided group and individual art therapy to women and children in the residential treatment facility. Included developing and leading art-based interventions, catering individual sessions to the client’s needs, and working from curriculum such as Celebrating Families! and Seeking Safety. Implemented strategies from Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, and Trauma-Informed Care.



Minneapolis Institute of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Learning and Innovation

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2016

  I worked with the Learning and Innovation Department at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in several roles over the span of nearly 5 years. As the Community Arts Administration Intern in 2012, I created and managed a new program, Youthline Teen Studios, a series of workshops in collaboration with Minneapolis Parks and Recreation to provide art experiences to at-risk adolescents in their community spaces. Simultaneously managed staff schedules and materials for the Art in the Park program, designed exhibitions of student artwork, and assisted in the implementation of major annual events such as Peace Games. Hired as employee following successful completion of internship as a Studio Assistant to assist in the maintenance of the studio space as well as orient teaching staff to the space and assist in the facilitation of on-site classes. Additionally, I was hired as an Art Instructor to create and teach special project art classes in the community and on-site, with the goal of engaging underserved populations. Show less



Saint Paul Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Arts Specialist

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Implemented art-based therapeutic groups and one-on-one services for students labeled with emotional or behavioral disorders (EBD) within various Saint Paul middle schools, high schools, correctional facilities, and day treatment centers. Utilized creative interventions to support clients in developing social/emotional skills, positive self-image, and engagement with academics. Managed administrative tasks for the organization, such as developing curriculum, coordinating with sites, on-site supervision of 4 social work graduate interns, and creating and publishing an anthology of client artwork. Show less

• Behavior Intervention Specialist

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Implemented behavior support and interventions to all 6th graders at Murray Middle School. Utilized a variety of methodologies to redirect behaviors, including working with PBIS and CPI models, to engage youth in school and reduce suspensions and detentions. Acted as a liaison between administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, and community organizations. Served as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow.



Kulture Klub Collaborative

• United States
• Arts & Crafts

• Art Garden Project Intern

  • Apr 2011 - Sep 2011

  Worked on the pilot year of the "Putting Down Roots" art garden project at a transitional housing site for youth. Assisted staff, youth participants, youth interns, and resident artists in executing a variety of programming that targeted healthy eating, housing, and skill building. Worked on the pilot year of the "Putting Down Roots" art garden project at a transitional housing site for youth. Assisted staff, youth participants, youth interns, and resident artists in executing a variety of programming that targeted healthy eating, housing, and skill building.