Experienced with providing compassionate and effective support to clients in need. Utilizes strong crisis intervention techniques to manage challenging situations. Knowledge of effective case management and therapeutic practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
The Orange Blossom Studio
07.2023 - Current
Director
Pyramid Studios
05.2009 - 10.2014
Directed administration, human resources, staffing, operations, and community engagement for Pyramid Studios, serving over 200 adults with disabilities.
Achieved consistent “Superior” ratings on AHCA regulatory surveys and quality assurance reviews.
Designed and executed marketing events to boost agency visibility and secure donor support.
Cultivated relationships with community partners to exceed annual fundraising goals.
Represented agency through public speaking engagements and community outreach initiatives.
Supervised planning, fundraising, and coordination of 100+ volunteers for largest annual fundraiser.
Supervised Art Therapy interns at Florida State University to enhance educational experiences.
Ensured adherence to best practices and regulations through strategic staff leadership.
Senior Project Manager/Art Consultant
Kaleidoscope Design Factory
01.2016 - 09.2019
Oversaw comprehensive project planning and implementation for hospitality, government, and healthcare clients.
Collaborated with partners to curate and design artwork tailored to specific locations.
Interpreted architectural renderings and conducted site visits to ensure adherence to client specifications.
Coordinated with production teams to guarantee product quality and timely execution.
Tracked project progress while managing delivery and installation of artwork.
Program Supervisor
Best Buddies Florida
06.2015 - 01.2016
Established Best Buddies programs in Walton, Bay, and Leon counties.
Supervised Northwest Florida Best Buddies programs from Pensacola to Tallahassee.
Directed planning and fundraising efforts for Best Buddies Friendship Walk.
Oversaw FSU program, recognized as largest and most successful college Best Buddies initiative in country.
Program Manager
Oasis Center for Women and Girls
10.2014 - 06.2015
Established and cultivated relationships with stakeholders and community partners to encourage collaboration and program development.
Creatively re-imagined Girls Circle program by incorporating strengths-based art and poetry therapy models into established curriculum.
Supervised and administered contracts through the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Designed agency marketing materials and crafted editorial content for social media and print.
Successfully expanded the trailblazers in Schools program by recruiting volunteers from the city of Tallahassee to serve more than seven hundred children in Leon County.
Chaired the planning committee for the 2015 Annual Celebration of Women and Girls, the largest fundraiser for the organization.
Arts and Program Coordinator
Pyramid Tallahassee
10.2005 - 11.2009
Transformed the visual and performing arts program into an innovative state-wide model for arts education.
Cultivated community relationships to secure venues, in-kind donations, and visiting artists.
Created and implemented art-based curriculum, encompassing group and individual classes.
Designed a sensory programming model to enhance the lives of students with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder.
Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Conducted thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
01-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05.2005
Skills
Case Management
Program Management
Clinical Social Work
Crisis Intervention
Trauma Informed
Certification
Licensed Massage Therapist-MA 102766
Certified Yoga Teacher-CYT 200
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
The Orange Blossom Studio
07.2023 - Current
Senior Project Manager/Art Consultant
Kaleidoscope Design Factory
01.2016 - 09.2019
Program Supervisor
Best Buddies Florida
06.2015 - 01.2016
Program Manager
Oasis Center for Women and Girls
10.2014 - 06.2015
Director
Pyramid Studios
05.2009 - 10.2014
Arts and Program Coordinator
Pyramid Tallahassee
10.2005 - 11.2009
Master of Social Work -
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
Florida State University
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