Managed a New York State Department of Health multi-facility music therapy research project; initiated planning and rollout in three nursing homes.Participated in the preparation of proposals and development of negotiation of contract terms and conditions.Interpreted state guidelines; scheduled data collection pointsl preprared budget and narrative reports.Developed programs and activities administered by project music therapists and research coordinator.Assisted in writing and development of widely distributed booklet entitled "Music Therapy: Keys to Dementia Care".

Supervised and directed creative arts therapy program for nursing home residents and clients involved in medical model outpatient day program.Responsible for overseeing music therapy, drama therapy and therapeutic recreation employees.Designed and implemented peer training curriculum to ready clients for discharge for re-entry into the community through the development of budgeting, time management and vocational skills.Provided individual and group music therapy with primary focus on self-esteem, stress management, substance abuse and peer mediation.

Provided individual and classroom music therapy for children diagnosed with autism, speech and communication disorders.Responsible for writing individual education plans, goals, objectives and evaluations to meet therapeutic goals.Coordinated and directed musical performance for kindergarten through fifth grade students