Laura Mazz-Grillo
East Northport,NY
Summary
Innovative Interior Designer bringing experience in residential design projects. Strengths include creativity, spatial planning, and client relations, with an ability to bring visions to life through thoughtful design concepts. Proven success in delivering projects on time and within budget while meeting client expectations and maintaining open communication lines throughout the process. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant Professor
Touro University, Central Islip campus, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Lab professor and instructor for several courses: Occupations Analysis and Skills Lab for mental health, Clinical Reasoning about Occupations, and Occupations and Analysis Physical Dysfunction and Treatment.
Interior Designer
Suite Pieces Design Center and Showroom, Huntington, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Full time position designing client's homes with expertise in custom window treatments, Graber & Hunter Douglas shades, custom rugs, wallpaper, reupholstery, custom furniture, artwork, accessories, and vintage furniture.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Huntington, NY
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Full time position treating and educating long/short term geriatric clients to prepare themselves and their caregivers to achieve and maintain their highest level of independence and a more productive quality of life.
Arts & Activities Supervisor Assistant, and Consoler
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Special Camp for Children with Disabilities. LI, NY
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed and staff and volunteers in creating a variety of challenging night activities to develop and enhance self-esteem and social growth of children with special needs
- Responsibilities including: bed time, overnight and morning duties; camper health and safety; planning and implementing activities to address the individual needs of the child
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Alternatives For Children, East Setauket and South Hampton, NY
01.2011
- Conducted purposeful activities to pre-school age children to facilitate learning, communication, cognitive, physical and social-emotional development skills.
Education
A.A.S. - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Suffolk County Community College
01.2011
Master of Fine Art -
Rutgers University - Mason Gross School of The Arts
01.2003
Certified Graphic Designer -
Long Island University
01.1999
Intern Level 1 and Apprentice -
Johnson Atelier School for Sculpture
01.1996
Bachelor of Studio Art Degree -
State University of New York - Plattsburgh
01.1993
Skills
- Design process
- Visual design
- Excellent attention to detail
- Style recommendation
- Hand sketching
- Residential Interior Design
- Occupational Therapy
- Patient care planning
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Therapeutic exercises
- Patient Care
- Group therapy facilitation
- Strength training
- Outcome planning
- Treatment implementation
Affiliations
Ceramics- The Brick Studio, NY. Create and teach introduction hand building techniques to creative groups to leran basic slab building techniques. Actively showing at various galleries.
Metal Sculptor - Grounds for Sculpture, NJ. Education and employment at the Johnson Atelier School for Sculpture. Taught and built monuments via casting, forging, and fabricated of metal sculptures.
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant Professor
Touro University, Central Islip campus, NY
01.2023 - Current
Interior Designer
Suite Pieces Design Center and Showroom, Huntington, NY
01.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Huntington, NY
01.2011 - 01.2021
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Alternatives For Children, East Setauket and South Hampton, NY
01.2011
Arts & Activities Supervisor Assistant, and Consoler
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Special Camp for Children with Disabilities. LI, NY
01.2009 - 01.2011
A.A.S. - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Suffolk County Community College
Master of Fine Art -
Rutgers University - Mason Gross School of The Arts
Certified Graphic Designer -
Long Island University
Intern Level 1 and Apprentice -
Johnson Atelier School for Sculpture
Bachelor of Studio Art Degree -
State University of New York - Plattsburgh
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