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Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Greater Omaha Area

• Mentored under CEO, President of Autism Center of Nebraska to develop leadership skills. Worked with Day Service Workshop Program alongside Day Service Director – Habilitation, Day Service Manager – Engagement, and the.
• Worked directly with clients and support staff to identify resources and procedures to improve clients’ ability to participate in the community.
• Supported day-to-day operations and developed guidelines from transition of workshop-based program to community inclusion workshop.
• Provided in-service training to support staff.
• Identified and developed assessments to aid in identifying clients of all levels of interests that they would like to participate in.
• Helped manage safety of clients and supported daily activities in all aspects of the origination.

Gleenwood, IA

• Completed required entry-level doctoral experience component within a medical facility providing comprehensive primary care to adults and children of all ages.
• Evaluated, treated, and documented treatment plans for individuals with various hand and shoulder conditions in an outpatient environment.
• Utilized diverse modalities for various conditions.
• Communicated and collaborated with attending physicians on clients’ progress.
• Created orthoses for a variety of hand conditions
• Participated in University of Southern California 9-week home modification certification program.

Council Bluffs, IA

Inpatient/outpatient orthopedics for a top-ranked full-service hospital. Evaluated, treated, and documented treatment plans within an inpatient setting for individuals with knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty and various medical conditions. Additionally, evaluated, treated, and documented treatment plans for individuals with various hand and shoulder.

Greater Omaha Area

Spent initial six weeks evaluating, treating, and documenting treatment plans for individuals with knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty within orthopedic acute care at Nebraska’s comprehensive center for orthopedic care. Led joint camp.Completed a six-week residency evaluating, treating, and documenting treatment plans for individuals with various hand.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Led weekly support groups,, under supervision, consisting of 6 to 10 residents for the Pinellas Hope Jail Diversion/Emergency Homeless Shelter. Conducted one-on-one support sessions. Educated and supported residents on.
• Researched and developed support materials on local community-based support services for the disadvantaged population.
• Developed art therapeutic methods for implementation in support groups; created educational support materials and guidelines for future therapists and interns.

• Assisted clients, including Medtronic, Toro, Rice Hospital, University of Tennessee Cancer Institute, Accredo, Medco, and Blue Cross in developing print collateral, magazine layouts, videos, motion graphics, and Web.
• Managed other designers in completing projects.
• Negotiated and managed clients’ budgets and needs for printing and Web hosting.
• Directed photo shoots to ensure successful outcomes.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Developed and taught courses for Design, ensuring compliance with state and accreditation requirements. Recruited new students and faculty members. Oversaw student application process. Managed scheduling, equipment, and computers.

Jonesboro, Arkansas Area

• Taught courses in Design and Journalism. Advised students on academic requirements and monitored their progress toward graduation.
• Managed department’s Website and various forms of communication.
• Served on various committees
• Worked with various outside organizations to integrate real-world problems into the program.

Developed environmental design experiences that included interiors, displays, signage and way-finding systems for museums, hospitals, hospitality industries, medical industries and fortune 500 companies.

Doctor Of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Mfa, Visual Studies

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Printmaking/Digital Media

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Fine Arts/Printmaking