Lindsey O'Hara
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Client-centered compassionate thinker. Looking to utilize modern and basic art techniques in a personalized setting for special needs clients. Experienced with children, teens and adults with various abilities in both group and individual settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Lauren's One Wish Foundation
01.2011 - Current
- Assist with planning/fundraising for Annual 5k event
- Serve on committee
- Awareness Campaigns
Volunteer
Make A Wish Foundation
01.2011 - Current
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
Activities Assistant
Grand Villa Assisted Living of Sarasota
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
- Increased social interaction among residents through facilitating group activities and fostering a sense of community.
Internship/Practicum-Saint Mary of the Woods
PARC, Creative Clay, And Clean Recovery
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
- Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency and time management through regular organization and filing.
Sales Associate
Sandal Factory
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Arranged new merchandise with appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Cashier Sales
- Promote special offers
Volunteer-Art Department
Easterseals of Southwest Florida
05.2016 - 04.2022
- Work in Art Therapy
- Organize supplies, implement art project instruction, Pre-K to Adult.
- Assist Art Director with various art projects
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
Team Member - Afterschool Program
Miss Jodi's School of Dance
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Assist homework as needed.
- Monitor children's snack time.
Intern of All The Therapies
Easterseals of Southwest Florida
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assist in Children's Summer Camp
- Observe occupational, physical, speech and equine therapy
- Helping in Easter Seals events
Volunteer- University of Tampa/Practicum
Ballest Point Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assist in kindergarten classroom
- Assist in Media Center
- Monitoring Cafeteria
- Combined population
Assistant Teacher
Jodi Rich School of Dance
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Assist owner in teaching the children specific dance moves
Intern-Occupational Therapy
Southside Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Observing and assisting occupational therapist with students
- 1st Grade Classroom; Assist teacher children with disabilities
Volunteer
Meals on Wheels
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Prep/package hot meals intended for seniors.
- Deliver hot meals to seniors or those in need.
Team Member/Team Captain
Relay for Life
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Raising money for an important cause
- Team captain- 2013
Education
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
Saint Mary of The Woods College
Terre Haute, IN12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy
The University of Tampa
05.2020
Associate of Arts - General
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
12.2017
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
05.2015
Skills
- Ability to work & relate with special needs
- Committed to client success
- Comfortable with children of all ages
- Empathic, compassionate, patient
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Grand Villa Assisted Living of Sarasota
09.2023 - 12.2023
Internship/Practicum-Saint Mary of the Woods
PARC, Creative Clay, And Clean Recovery
09.2022 - 04.2023
Team Member - Afterschool Program
Miss Jodi's School of Dance
08.2020 - 01.2021
Sales Associate
Sandal Factory
07.2020 - 12.2022
Intern of All The Therapies
Easterseals of Southwest Florida
05.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer- University of Tampa/Practicum
Ballest Point Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2018
Volunteer-Art Department
Easterseals of Southwest Florida
05.2016 - 04.2022
Assistant Teacher
Jodi Rich School of Dance
08.2014 - 05.2015
Intern-Occupational Therapy
Southside Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2015
Volunteer
Meals on Wheels
01.2013 - 12.2013
Team Member/Team Captain
Relay for Life
04.2011 - 04.2013
Volunteer
Lauren's One Wish Foundation
01.2011 - Current
Volunteer
Make A Wish Foundation
01.2011 - Current
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
Saint Mary of The Woods College
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy
The University of Tampa
Associate of Arts - General
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School