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- Design and coordinate the delivery of new dementia programs and dementia services- Provided clinical supervision to 2 creative arts therapists- Provided administrative supervision to 6 creative arts therapists, evaluating and providing on-going performance feedback- Coordinated the delivery of the Musical Bridges to Memory program, including research and replication- Supported the intake team in client placement- Supported Northwestern Medicine research team in administering clinical research on music and dementia

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

-Independently managed a 50-patient music therapy program with personalized treatment plans-Led initial meetings with prospective clients to assess needs and educate on hospice philosophy and available services-Facilitated admissions processes in compliance with Medicare regulations to initiate hospice services for eligible clients-Developed organizational systems to oversee patient care plans, respond quickly to changing needs, and maintain follow-through in resolving unexpected problems and service failures-Pioneered the music therapy program including managing complex cases, designing and initiating novel treatment interventions, and producing deliverables accordingly-Assisted marketing team in developing new business and growth opportunities in partnership with referral sources-Trained and coached 5 music therapists across 3 offices on hospice practices-Provided initial music therapy education to 100% of patient-facing new hires and presented continuing education annually to all team disciplines-Created and maintained a new on-call scheduling protocol to adapt to pandemic needs while supporting 7-12 team members-Conducted engaging educational presentations to clients and referral sources on a variety of topics, including Music Therapy 101, Music and Memory Loss, and Music at End of Life

-Administered music therapy treatment for 15-20 patients in home and community based settings-Acquired competency in federal and state policy on Medicare and Medicaid in relation to hospice services

-Processed bills and medical claims in a timely manner-Coordinated the ordering and delivery of medical supplies within budget limitations

Schaumburg, Il

Created a safe and welcoming boutique shopping experience, identified and addressed customer needs, and engaged in customer outreach to encourage repeat business and brand awareness

Des Plaines, Il

-Developed written training content for hospice music therapists on Secular Music for Spiritual Pain, Vietnamese Music and Culture, and Cancer at End of Life-Fostered strong relationships with patients and maintained ongoing communication with family or other designated care members-Participated in care plan and client status meetings to provide effective communication between clients, clinical team members, administrative leadership, and marketing partners

Palatine, Il

Proctored student testing, maintained confidentiality of student information and scores, and updated files and records regarding student scores

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Assisted and guided prospective students pleasantly and effectively both on the phone and in person, and utilized data entry and filing to maintain admissions files

Master Of Music, Music Therapy/Therapist, 4.00

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha IotaPracticum experiences include senior care, group home for adults with developmental.

Bachelor'S Degree, B.M. In Music Education, B.A. In Psychology, 4.00

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Iota (Treasurer, Sergeant at Arms, Vice President of Membership, President)Vocal Music Education |.