As Summer Enrichment Program Director Develop personalized learning curriculum for individual students specific learning needs and learning profiles using evidence-based practices to facilitate students’ independence, participation, and skill acquisition Hire and supervise summer program teaching staff and faculty Manage the program budget and contracts Act as liaison between Winston Transitions, Summer Program faculty, and the parents of enrolled students As Focus TeacherDevelop personalized learning curriculum for individual students and full classes with specific learning disorders and learning profiles using evidence-based practices to facilitate students’ independence, participation, and skill acquisition Support students in the classroom and one-on-one sessions to work to their potential as they develop short-term and long-term goals, leading to a successful transition into independence and success as they see it Instructional strategies included utilization of collaborative environments, Growth/Fixed Mindset, Locus of Control, technology integration/digital literacy, self-reflection, S.M.A.R.T. goal setting, emotional identification and naming (emotion wheel), Comma vs. Period Mindset, Rate of Perceived Exertion (R.P.E.), mindfulness, and other creative strategies utilizing metaphor to allow for safe and practical spaces for discussion and introspection Developed 3 comprehensive student reports per school year outlining student progress in each class.Each included the student’s personal goals, skills developed, areas needing support, and strategic interventions utilized to meet the student’s needs. Collaborate with teaching teams, administration, parents, and the community to ensure messaging and holistic support for students.Represent the Winston Preparatory School and students in the New York State Department of Education’s Committee on Special Education I.E.P. development meetings.

Visiting instructor, teaching the Creative Art Therapy Fieldwork Experience and Supervision class. Created and presented a relevant curriculum to graduating Creative Art Therapy masters students, focusing on transference/counter-transference, professional development, and applying practical theory in their internship sites. Developed syllabus, administered coursework, designed alternative assignments, graded all written and oral work. Initiated thought-provoking classroom discussions to help students develop their critical thinking abilities.

Personalized Recovery Oriented System (P.R.O.S.) approach to strength-based care that integrates rehabilitation, treatment, and support services for people with serious mental illness. Facilitated 10 psychosocial group therapy sessions per week and managed a caseload of over 35 program participants with chronic mental illnesses, co-occurring substance abuse history, unstable and homeless experiences, and forensic incarceration.Performed individual strength-based therapeutic sessions utilizing a variety of client-focused modalities.Completion of comprehensive assessments, individual recovery planning, session/monthly/group progress notes, and Managed Care authorization coordinationConstant communication with local City, State, and Federal agencies such as the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (O.S.A.S.), Office of Mental Health (O.M.H.), Department of Homeless Services (D.H.S.), and Medicare/Medicaid management offices to ensure safety and complianceAssisted in maximizing the program’s contract goals and performance targets.Worked with clients and their case management and housing teams to develop motivational objectives and goals and monitor progress toward their goals.Supervised 1-2 Creative Art Therapy interns and assisted staff in managing various social work, peer specialists, and nursing interns as well as program volunteers.

Develop, implement and facilitate psychosocial and therapeutic recreation programming at CAMBA’s 200-bed men’s MICA facility. Create group curriculum designed to prepare clients for independence, stability while being housing ready and able to reenter the community. Create cohesive communications and support case management and social services staff to better serve clients in an efficient and consistent manner. Assist in maximizing the program’s contract goals and performance targets. Work with clients and their case management and housing teams to develop motivational Independent Living Plans. Maintain monthly program schedules and calendars. Monitor client’s progress toward their goals and document in DHS CARES database. Manage the Recreation Aide and volunteers by providing weekly supervision and performance appraisals. Meet with clients in individual art and talk-based psychotherapy.

Develop and implement therapeutic group programming that provides patients with therapeutic value and insight while learning coping skills to deal with individual stressors among patients in 3 separate in-patient psychiatric units. Expressive art modalities include: Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Drama/role play therapy, socialization, and coping skill integration. Additional responsibilities include initial admissions assessment, treatment plan development, discharge, charting, and notes.

Creative Art Therapist working with Housing Works Family Based Services program offering supportive services for transitionally housed mothers with HIV/AIDS and their families.

Masters Degree in Creative Art Therapy and Creative Development.Masters thesis focused on the use of Art Therapy techniques, activities and interventions in non-traditional settings.

Led group and individual art therapy sessions at Housing Works' 13th street adult day treatment program, working with transitionally and unstably housed adults with HIV/AIDSDeveloped group protocolDeveloped client treatment plansMaintained thorough progress notes and group summariesParticipated in treatment team meetings Received weekly on-site and academic supervision

Conducted individual and group art therapy programs with homeless and transitionally housed adolescents within Covenant House's mental health day program.Participated in treatment team, developed treatment objectives for stabilization, and maintained thorough progress notesConducted art therapy in-service presentation to staffReceived weekly on-site and academic supervisionLed clients in planning and execution of entirely client contributed art show

Promotion, sponsorship & experiential marketing pro with strategic project and account management experience in all aspects of the Marketing Process and Mix!

Market the Eventive Marketing brand in the competitive agency marketplace by implementing “ahead-of-the-curve” strategic thinking and client-focused business practices.Manage agency creative processes from assignment/RFP through to client presentation and business developmentReview and analyze client goals and objectives begin strategic concept creation and design processesAssist in account team education and knowledgebase development to further build agency knowledgebase Develop agency marketing strategy, tactics, and positioningDevelop and publish agency marketing materials and advertisingMaintain and grow longstanding relationshipsKellogg’s Trial Generation, Breakfast Foods and Snacks teamsDannon Customer Specific Marketing teamBlackBerry Carrier Specific Account teamsStonyfield Farm Consumer and Customer Marketing TeamsPartida Tequila Brand Marketing teamBuild and grow new client relationshipsBeam Brands/Future Beverages LLCDiesel USAPolaris/Victory MotorcyclesFedEx OfficeManage and forecast marketing divisional budgeting and reporting to Omnicom Group

Leverage The Active Networks understanding and insight into the endurance, youth, action, team and participatory sport communities to create and execute strategic and visionary program concepts based on client objectives, brand awareness, relevancy and brand value proposition. Review and analyze client brief or RFP to begin concept creation and design processesWork with the Business Development teams to utilize these concepts to development and create cutting edge new business proposalsBuild on current integrated programs to create innovative next steps, future concepts and potential up-sell opportunitiesFacilitated in account team education through brainstorm style information sessions in which managers identified the definition and function of a “concept”, as well as learning differences between “concepts”, “ideas” “tactics” Managed client services relationships for up to 5 clients concurrently with budgets totaling over 5 million dollars while supervising

Manage strategic planning, concept design and execution of on-premise and off premise programming for Heineken Beer in the Caribbean MarketsWork directly with Heineken International, Heineken USA &Heineken Caribbean to create strategic, sales driven promotional programming including:Comprehensive activation of regional and island specific programs, including retail tie-ins and account driven programsManage strategic planning, concept design, benefit activation and analysis for the “Presence Marketing” department of Nestle Waters North America and their 5 regional brands.Created strategic and visionary planning based on brand awareness, relevancy and the consumers emotional connection with the brandBudgetary planning and analysisSponsorship contract and benefit negotiationComprehensive activation of national, regional and local programs including retail tie-ins and sampling programs targeting people where they work and playCreative concept and production

AMP Marketing, Group 3 at Draft Worldwide, GMR Marketing, Inc., Marketing Connections, Inc., The Contemporary Group (Contemporary Marketing, Inc.)Supervised 6-26 employees while coordinating event production and promotion execution throughout various markets. Pre-planned and “Guerilla” event marketing throughout the United States while negotiating with local authorities for on-site accommodations, high traffic and high visibility locationsProvided weekly recap, budget and activity reportsPrograms included:Reebok “Are you feeling it tour”Propell Fitness Water by Gatorade product launch Wrigley’s Extra Polar Ice product launchChivas Regal Bar Ambassador ProgramBrown and Williamson KOOL brand HORECA (Hotel Restaurant Cabaret) on-premise sales-promotion initiative program