• Provided direct counseling, art therapy and educational services to children, adolescents and families facing chronic disease, terminal illness and death
  
  • Conducted in-depth intake interviews and psycho-social assessments
    
  • Counseled children, adolescents and adults in person and by telephone
    
  • Facilitated grief support groups and self-empowerment programs
    
  • Designed and facilitated art therapy groups, workshops and inservices
    
  • Provided education and support to schools and community organizations
    
  • Assisted individuals during crisis situations
    
  • Made referrals to appropriate resources
    
• Counseled adolescents on inpatient psychiatric unit (diagnoses included: psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, cognitive disorders, behavior disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, and/or substance abuse)
  
  • Developed treatment plans and documented progress
    
  • Facilitated individual and group art therapy sessions
    
  • Reinforced behavior management skills in milieu setting
    
  • Demonstrated calm and professional manner even during crisis situations
    
  • Consulted with clinical team regarding art therapy assessments and interventions
    
  • Co-facilitated community meetings, family night activities and group therapy
    
• Answered confidential crisis hot-line calls for information, assistance and support
  
• Assisted victims of domestic violence with emotional support, case management, education, advocacy and guidance through the legal system
  
• Presented lectures and facilitated workshops on the use of art therapy to improve communication, encourage self expression, alleviate stress and promote health

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION

• Responsible for the coordination and management of bereavement program
  
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness in adapting to the needs of the community
    
  • Responsible for recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers
    
  • Assisted with grant writing and fundraising development
    
• Organized events and programs for nonprofit and social service organizations
  
  • Motivated individuals to action through education and innovative techniques
    
  • Inspired group members to collaborate and work towards common goals
    

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING

• Communicated information effectively and persuasively in a variety of forums
  
• Wrote press releases, designed promotional materials and prepared audiovisual presentations
  
• Represented organizations at public events, provided information for newspaper and newsletter articles, and answered questions during radio and television interviews
  

RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

• Developed and implemented research projects in art therapy and family studies
  
• Recruited volunteers, conducted telephone interviews and administered tests
  
• Transcribed tapes, evaluated questionnaires, interpreted data and analyzed statistics
  
• Reviewed literature, synthesized information from multiple sources, and wrote reports on eating disorders, substance abuse, alcoholism, sexual assault, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, art therapy, and grief counseling
  

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

• Assisted managing nonprofit organization with eight professional staff and four interns
  
  • Handled high call volume while maintaining a courteous and helpful attitude
    
  • Responded to information requests and coordinated mass mailings
    
  • Prioritized multiple assignments and adhered to strict deadlines
    
• Coordinated all administrative assignments related to Director's responsibilities
  
  • Proofread, edited and prepared correspondence, proposals, reports and articles
    
  • Maintained confidential departmental, personnel and patient records
    
  • Scheduled appointments, organized meetings and recorded minutes
    
  • Processed personnel and financial transactions timely and accurately

PROFESSIONAL AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Jan 2002 - present
Bereavement Coordinator

Women Against Abuse Legal Center, Philadelphia, PA
July 2001 - January 2002
Social Worker

Wissahickon Hospice of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Feb 1999 - Aug 2001
Coordinator of the David Bradley Children's Bereavement Program

McAuley Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit, San Francisco, CA
Aug 1997 - May 1998
Child and Family Counseling / Art Therapy Intern

Home Hospice, San Mateo, CA
Dec 1996 - DEC 1998
Bereavement Counseling Intern

Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC
May 1995 - Aug 1996
Assistant to Director of Oncology, Neurology & Psychiatry Nursing Services

National Abortion Federation, Washington, DC
May 1994 - May 1995
Staff Assistant

Hadley Associates, Reading, PA
May 1989 - Feb 1999
Administrative Assistant (Temporary Assignments)

VOLUNTEERING

Drawn Together, Philadelphia, PA -- 2000-2001
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 1999-2000
Visiting Nurses and Hospice, San Francisco, CA -- 1997
Hospice by the Bay, San Francisco, CA -- 1997
Cancer Support and Education Center, Menlo Park, CA -- 1997
Stanford Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program, Palo Alto, CA -- 1997
Unity Players, University Park, PA -- 1991
Concerned Leaders for Environmental Action Now (CLEAN), Pittsburgh, PA -- 1990

EDUCATION

College of Notre Dame, Belmont, CA -- December 1998
M.A., Marriage, Family and Child Counseling with emphasis in Art Therapy

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA -- May 1994
B.S., Psychology with emphasis in Health Science

PRESENTATIONS

Drawn Together: A Group Art Therapy Workshop Program for Grieving Families
33rd AATA Conference: Common Ground
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
November 21-25th, 2002