DANA SEBASTIAN-DUNCAN
St Louis,MO
Summary
Passionate and energetic Art Therapist and Community Artist with a positive attitude. Experienced collaborator and partner in program start ups and coalitions, at nonprofit and community arts organizations. Expert skills include art engagement, facilitation, creativity, and exhibits. Motivational interviewing and strengths-based approaches to teach prevention, problem-solving and resiliency skills. Proactively established and maintained collaborations with health, social service, community, and arts organizations, as well as education and judicial systems. Supervised and trained staff including Graduate Students, Counselors, Peer Specialists, Recreation Therapists, Residential, Daycare Staff and Volunteers. Generated consistent engagement of clients and community members. Advocated for telehealth during COVID, creating new, sustainable funding, increasing engagement and billing by 31%. Coordinated, hosted and participated in numerous events and fundraisers. Marketed programs and events via outreach, networking, presentations, digital, print and social media. Received 100% positive feedback from clients and partners since collected, in recent 5 years.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Therapist / Community Artist
Queen Of Peace Center
09.2010 - 06.2023
- Provided creative approaches and techniques in art therapy, community arts classes, educational presentations and programming
- Created and implemented marketing, educational outreach and partner site development, resulting in services at multiple sites, including 11 schools, numerous health clinics, community organizations and government agencies
- Utilized creative and visual arts to teach resiliency and coping skills, including communication, goal setting, and relaxation to support safe, healthy choices
- Assessed needs of student/ participant, then developed art therapy interventions to meet needs
- Maintained thorough and confidential records as required
- Initiated, coordinated and implemented multiple art exhibits and creative events
- Promoted self-esteem and accomplishment, engagement, and community connection through art services and programs
- Administered surveys, screenings and assessments to generate effective action plans
- Managed media inventory and ordered new art supplies
- Facilitated and organized experiential workshops to support creative expression and media related skills
- Collaborative team player
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Courteous and effective working relationships
Board Member, Board President, Community Artist
Northern Arts Council
05.2006 - 07.2019
- Cofounder of Northern Arts Council, former 501(c)3 supporting arts and artists in North St. Louis County, expanding and broadening local creative opportunities in a richly diverse community
- Obtained non-profit status; created and co-facilitated programming, including gallery management, curation of exhibits, programming, community collaborations, development of volunteer base and fundraising
- Collaborated with local university, along with other board members to develop and execute initiatives to advance organizational mission
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration
- Made use of multimedia, such as paint, markers, ink, fiber, print-making, 3-D materials, etc to facilitate and teach technique and creative experiences to customers
- Adept with forming partnerships to address community needs, including access to the arts, diversion programming, business and community development, artist opportunities and at risk populations
Education
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
Southern Illinois
Edwardsville, ILBachelor of Arts - Art Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MOAssociate of Applied Science - Advertising Design
St. Louis Community College
Florissant, MOCertification - ARTbundance Coach And Practitioner
Artella Land
Online04.2021
Skills
- Creative, Artistic Approaches & Interventions
- Energetic & Interactive Approaches
- Ethical, Flexible & Adaptable Team Player
- Motivational Interviewing
- Child, Adolescent, Adult, Family & Group Experience
- Meeting Facilitation
- Public Speaking & Presentations
- Trainer, Coach, Mentor, Teacher, Therapist
- Collaboration & Partnerships
- Culturally Competent & Sensitive Service Provider
- Effective Communication
Certification
Certified ARTbundance Coach and Practitioner
Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist (ICPS)
Missouri Advanced Prevention Specialist (MAPS)
Registered Alcohol and Drug Counselor (RADC)
MSAPCB Qualified Clinical Supervisor
Quote
Art is the great democrat, calling forth creative genius from every sector of society disregarding race or religion or wealth or color.
~ John F. Kennedy
Timeline
Art Therapist / Community Artist
Queen Of Peace Center
09.2010 - 06.2023
Board Member, Board President, Community Artist
Northern Arts Council
05.2006 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
Southern Illinois
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Associate of Applied Science - Advertising Design
St. Louis Community College
Certification - ARTbundance Coach And Practitioner
Artella Land