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CANDACE A. RANSLOW
Providence,RI
Work Preference
Summary
"Not above you, or below you, but beside you." As an educator, therapist and library professional, I am deeply committed to improving quality of life, experiences and support lifelong learning for all members of our community through my decades of skill and experience.
Overview
27
27
Years of Professional Experience
4
4
Degrees
Work History
Program Coordinator - Mental Health Clinician
Veterans Inc.
09.2018 - Current
- Supervise a team of 15 therapists
- Assess patients to determine extent of mental health crisis, conduct evaluations
- Develop independent treatment plans
- Provide individual counsel for 40+ patients per month
- Developed and facilitation of group psychotherapy focused on motivational interviewing, co-occurring disorders, conflict resolution and cognitive behavioral therapy as well as holistic healing arts
- Facilitate/teach art therapy in a specialized studio I designed.
- Communicate with physicians to coordinate next level of treatment services, develop quality service agreement contracts and medication management.
Governing Board Member
Archaeological Institute of America - Rhode Island Society
2025 - Current
- Collaborate with board members to develop strategic initiatives for archaeological preservation.
- Evaluate grant proposals to support research projects and educational programs.
- Facilitate community outreach events to raise awareness of archaeological heritage.
- Review and approve budgets for upcoming projects and educational activities.
Marine Archaeologist and Dive Master
Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project
2023 - Current
- Led dive safety briefings, ensuring compliance with best practices.
- Monitored equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and safety for divers.
- Project documentation onboard research vessel
- Archaeological Survey and Excavation
Reference Department - Outreach & Programming
Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
03.2008 - 09.2018
- 10 + years of reference duties, direct services, and outreach work with adult and young adult population
- 10 + years of designing and facilitating programs and events for public including collaborative community projects
- Instructed skills in technology, Microsoft Office and using various devices
- Designed and instructed Art programs for children and adults, created and facilitated several collaborative community art projects across Rhode Island's public libraries
- Designed successful Teen/Young Adult after school program with 30+ students in attendance each day
Reference Department
Cumberland Public Library
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Planned, organized, and facilitated comprehensive arts educational and cultural programming for the adult and teen services departments.
- Guided patrons through reference and research queries utilizing physical archives, digital databases
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring efficient management of library resources and visitor inquiries.
Arts Therapist -Teacher - Curator
Aspire! - Open Door Gallery, Worcester Art Museum
04.2019 - 2022
- Deliver and teach dynamic curriculum of visual, theatrical and music based curriculum
- Independently teach groups from 7 to 25 individuals, with art sessions running every 45 minutes, 8 hours per day
- Provide inclusive, educational and inspiring curriculum that suits each individual's unique social needs and learning styles
- Curate galleries of participant artworks in Worcester Art Museum - Open Door Gallery through MA VSA program
- Developed individualized therapy plans to address clients' emotional and psychological needs for more than 100 clients
Council Member
Massachusetts Cultural Council
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Elected two consecutive four-year terms to chair in office supporting Arts, Sciences and Humanities
- Sat on Grant Review Board and allocated funds to arts
- Designed and implemented local cultural events
- Facilitated public art shows and community events
Visual Art Teacher
Red Thread Studio - RI
09.2007 - Current
- Teach classes on variety of topics, including painting, collage, color theory, art installation, earthworks, basic drawing, portrait drawing, and textile design, organizing and writing original lesson plans for each class
- Inspire students and assist in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media
- Help students manipulate variety of media to express emotions, feelings, attitude and intent
- Impact lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games, books, videos, and music into classroom
- Create dynamic group projects to teach collaboration, teamwork and self expression
- Achieve student participation through relevant and real-life experiences to maintain student interest and stimulate student creativity
- Educate students on cultural influences on music and art styles and techniques of modern and historic art
Behavioral Therapist
AccessPoint RI
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided home and community-based behavior therapy and counseling for individuals, groups and families
- Developed treatment plans
- Worked directly with local schools, non-profits and clinic associates
Corporate Management
Burlington Industries
01.1999 - 03.2008
- Performed administrative, financial and service-related functions
- Devised processes to increase profit levels 40%
- Cultivated and strengthened employee relationships, conducted annual reviews and awarded annual raises
Education
Master of Arts - Library And Information Science
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH03-2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Counseling Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI2018
Associate of Arts - Fine Art - Studio Arts/Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Providence, RI2014
Skills
- Designing & facilitating classes
- Reference Interview
- Research and Case Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Cataloging
- Program design and facilitation
- Diversity and inclusion
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Relationship and team building
- Management, Leadership & Teamwork
- Microsoft office
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification CPI
- Safety Care Certification
- CITI Certification
- American Red Cross CPR
- Naloxone (Narcan) Training Certification IV
- Advance Open Water Diving
- Search and Rescue Diving
- Goldman Sachs Foundations of Business Negotiation