Elizabeth Brandolini
Bellingham,USA
Summary
Compassionate family service advocate, art therapist, educator, and designer seeks to combine unique strengths. known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess strong skills in case management, crisis intervention, and community resources navigation. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support families effectively through challenging situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Service Advocate
Family Service Advocate Opportunity Council
Bellingham, USA
02.2024 - Current
- Provides support and resources to families and children in Head Start and ECAP.
- Works with teachers and supervisors to assist in developing and maintaining support and resources for children, families and staff.
- Creating community building activities it develop community connections.
Founder, Managing Director
Rockaway Creative
Rockaway, USA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Designed a creativity-building curriculum for elementary and middle school students at The Belle Harbor School (PS 114).
- Provided small group and individual instruction.
- Sourced, selected, and utilized materials.
- Managed marketing and day-to-day operations.
Department of Art
Oxbridge Academy
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Develop a design plan with the student to build A Levels portfolio submission.
- Critique artworks to support students' individual creative points of view and skills.
Adjunct Faculty
Montclair State University
Montclair, USA
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Designed curriculum, 'Introduction to Art Therapy'
- 'Therapeutic Play with Children' and 'Introduction to Art Therapy'
Art Therapist /Child Life Specialist
Tomorrows Children’s Institute, Hackensack Medical Center
Hackensack, USA
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Advocated for patients and families, assessed needs, and connected with available resources and programs.
- Provide therapeutic support to pediatric oncology and hematology patients and their families.
- Develop supportive and creative therapeutic opportunities for hospitalized children.
- Provided education and support related to the demands of medical treatment to help patients and families understand the procedures.
- Bone Marrow Transplant Therapist, supporting families and patients during extended hospitalizations.
- Group therapy; supporting children and family members with demands of illness including; sickle cell teen group, sibling group, patient group, and bereaved group.
Art Therapy Intern
The Henry Ittleson Center, The Jewish Board of Family Services
Riverdale, USA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Provided individual and dyad art therapy sessions for school-aged, residential psychiatric patients.
- Performed case planning with clinical and milieu staff.
- Facilitated outpatient group therapy sessions.
Education
Masters of Public Studies - Art Therapy and Creative Development
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY01.2008
Bachelor of Architecture -
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI01.1994
Bachelor of Fine Art -
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI01.1994
Certification
- Reike Master, 2011
- Art Therapist (ATR), 2009
- LMHC in process
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Painting
- Gardening
- Kayaking
- Furniture restoration
Accomplishments
- Guest Lecturer, Art Therapy and Creativity Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Service Advocate
Family Service Advocate Opportunity Council
02.2024 - Current
Founder, Managing Director
Rockaway Creative
01.2018 - 01.2022
Department of Art
Oxbridge Academy
01.2015 - 01.2016
Adjunct Faculty
Montclair State University
01.2008 - 01.2014
Art Therapist /Child Life Specialist
Tomorrows Children’s Institute, Hackensack Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2013
Art Therapy Intern
The Henry Ittleson Center, The Jewish Board of Family Services
01.2000 - 01.2001
Masters of Public Studies - Art Therapy and Creative Development
Pratt Institute
Bachelor of Architecture -
Rhode Island School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Art -
Rhode Island School of Design
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