Kai Lovell
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Hardworking, passionate, board-certified music therapist dedicated to providing the highest quality care through continued personal and professional growth. I strive to keep discovering new and effective ways to use music and music experiences to support patient self-awareness, self-expression, and therapeutic growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Therapy Intern
Princeton House Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Utilized diverse instruments and musical styles to cater to each patient''s unique preferences and needs.
- Participated actively in supervision meetings, refining clinical skills through constructive feedback from experienced therapists.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Contributed to an inclusive atmosphere by adapting intervention strategies for individuals with varying abilities and backgrounds.
- Demonstrated empathetic listening skills while working closely with patients, building trust necessary for effective therapy outcomes.
Fieldwork Student
Angelic Health, YESPhilly, Artman, Living Unlimite
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Angelic Health Hospice, Atlantic City, NJ, Observe and co-lead sessions with individuals (and their families) working with end-of-life issues and dementia; play client-selected music and engage in artistic collaborations with clients to offer outlets of expression, comfort, and strengthened social connections., Karen Melita, ~70 hours, completed
- Artman, Ambler, PA, Observed and led music therapy groups ranging from 6-18 members in assisted living units, as well as offered musical support for special events., Sarah Biedka, 80, completed
- Living Unlimited, Harrisburg, PA, Observed and led sessions with clients living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s syndrome, and intellectual disabilities., Joshua Stevenson, 25 hours, completed
- YesPhilly, Philadelphia, PA, Observed and led music and health class., Andrea Giraldo, 30, completed
Barista/Event Caterer
La Colombe
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided efficient, friendly, knowledgeable customer service in a high-volume café
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
Vespers Accompanist
First Unitarian Church
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Accompanied monthly musical meditation worship service on piano
- Co-led rehearsals with drop-in group of singers and instrumentalists.
- Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific song parts.
Account Manager/Trainer
Equator Coffees & Teas
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed over 60 wholesale coffee accounts
- Strategized weekly with internal sales team to ensure that wholesale customers received consistent, high-quality service and support
- Prioritized and exercised good time management and effective communications with both account contacts and colleagues
- Management responsibilities included offering support to each account by: Training staff in all applicable coffee brewing techniques, Providing group roastery tours, leading coffee cuppings, and holding “seed to cup” PowerPoint lectures, and Calibrating brewing equipment and performing preventative maintenance on espresso machines.
Coffee Roaster
Equator Coffees & Teas
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with 5 other roasters in weekly meetings to manage logistics and operations of the work environment, as well as explore new educational research topics introduced by a different roaster each week
- Developed deeper understanding of roast profiles and their effect on flavor development in a roast by keeping and studying detailed roasting logs and participating in coffee cuppings daily.
Education
Masters of Music Therapy -
Temple University
12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Film Production -
Ithaca College
01.2006
Skills
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Creative and Resourceful
- Microsoft Office
- Final-Cut Pro, Garage Band, Logic Pro Software Proficiency
- Sight Reading
- Intervention Planning
- Instrument Proficiency (piano, guitar, percussion, voice)
- Self-awareness
- Multicultural Competence
- Music Therapist - Board-Certified (MT-BC)
Certification
MT-BC
Timeline
Music Therapy Intern
Princeton House Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2023
Fieldwork Student
Angelic Health, YESPhilly, Artman, Living Unlimite
02.2020 - 05.2022
Vespers Accompanist
First Unitarian Church
01.2018 - 01.2019
Barista/Event Caterer
La Colombe
01.2017 - 01.2020
Account Manager/Trainer
Equator Coffees & Teas
01.2016 - 01.2017
Coffee Roaster
Equator Coffees & Teas
01.2014 - 01.2016
Masters of Music Therapy -
Temple University
Bachelor of Science in Film Production -
Ithaca College
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