Summary
Work History
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Christie Cunningham

Monroe,MI

Summary

Creative professional with a desire to work with children in a classroom setting. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a vast creative mindset. Eager to collaborate and thrive in creative environments.

Work History

Photographer

Christie Cunningham Photography
Monroe, MI
2016 - Current
  • Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
  • Collaborate with art directors, stylists, makeup artists as part of a team effort.
  • Ensure safety of people involved in photo sessions by following all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Worked with children of all ages to help them feel comfortable and bring out the best in them for images.

Program Administrator

Summit on the Park
Canton, MI
2015 - 2016
  • Analyzed data from surveys, focus groups, interviews, or other sources to evaluate effectiveness of programs services.
  • Created new programs based on the needs of the demographic being served.
  • Managed day-to-day operations associated with running a successful program.
  • Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.

Recreation Therapist

Therapeutic Concepts
Sterling Heights, Michigan
2013 - 2015
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client care including assessments and progress notes.
  • Utilized play-based interventions for an engaging and enjoyable therapy.
  • Developed, implemented, and evaluated treatment plans based on clients' needs.
  • Provided in-home treatment to children across various cities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
12-2012

Skills

  • Excellent workflow management
  • Visual design
  • Client Relations
  • Flexible creative approach
  • Client Communication
  • Program Development
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time management abilities
  • Adaptability
  • Organizational Skills

Affiliations

  • A stay-at-home mom with the ability to juggle owning a part time business.
  • Fills spare time with arts and crafts (painting, drawing, DIY, home decor and creating of any kind)
  • Enjoys traveling to the different National Parks
  • Loves to read and get lost in the words written on a page
  • Family historian by photographing daily life moments

Timeline

Photographer

Christie Cunningham Photography
2016 - Current

Program Administrator

Summit on the Park
2015 - 2016

Recreation Therapist

Therapeutic Concepts
2013 - 2015

Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation

Central Michigan University
Christie Cunningham