- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Gardening
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- Music
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Youth Development Programs
- I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
Antoinette Piccolo
White Oak,PA
Summary
Dynamic Therapeutic Art Facilitator and Recreational Therapy Director with a proven track record at Communicare Family Of Companies. Expert in fostering collaborative leadership and digital art proficiency to enhance participant development and team performance. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes and employee engagement through innovative program development and mentorship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Art Faciliator
Freelance Services
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean, organized studio space conducive to creativity, ensuring all necessary tools were easily accessible for optimal productivity during sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of professionals including educators, therapists, and social workers to develop holistic approaches toward supporting participant development through the arts.
- Developed personalized art curriculum tailored to the unique needs and interests of each group or individual, promoting personal growth through creativity.
- Collaborated with local artists and organizations to bring innovative artistic experiences to participants.
Recreational Therapy Director
Communicare Family Of Companies
08.2013 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Knowledge of therapeutic interventions through recreational therapy and art therapies
- Creates programming for better outcomes and goal driven to meet the needs of patients
- Manages departments hiring/ training for the facility
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services in Management
University of Phoenix
Pittsburgh, PA02-2013
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Pheonix
Pittsburgh, PA02-2010
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Visual storytelling
- Documentation and reporting
- Digital art proficiency
- Assessment strategies
- Adaptive teaching
- Acrylic painting
- Group and individual instruction
- Color theory
- Course development
- Individualized instruction
- Art history
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of six staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved ten year milestone with amazing company
Certification
Art Therapy Practitioner Primo Learn completed 2023
National Certificate Activity Professional 2017 NCAAP Programming
Certified Train the Trainer for Dementia Care
Mneme Therapy approach's 2023-Current
Opening Minds Through Art 2024-Current
Interests
Timeline
Therapeutic Art Faciliator
Freelance Services
03.2023 - Current
Recreational Therapy Director
Communicare Family Of Companies
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services in Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Pheonix
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