Michael Lott
Taos,NM
Summary
Seasoned Mentor with background in fostering personal and professional growth among diverse groups. Strong emphasis on emotional intelligence, intuitive and creative development, enhancing communication abilities, and promoting self-awareness to foster holistic growth in mentees. Noteworthy impact in previous roles includes fostering positive changes in individual behaviors and overall group dynamics. Skilled at creating nurturing environments conducive for learning and development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Intuitive and Creative Development Mentor
Self-employed (Online)
Taos, New Mexico
01.2021 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with people from all over the world, ranging many different ages and ethnicities, to support them in their psychological, creative, and spiritual growth.
- Coached artists and creatives of all types (painters, authors, poets, songwriters, etc.) to access deeper layers of creativity, so that they can share their talents with the larger world.
- Used meditative and hypnotherapy techniques to assist clients in connecting with aspects of their unconscious, to catalyze personal and creative transformation.
- Supported clients in navigating a wide range of life challenges (overcoming addiction, divorce, financial hardship, family and relational challenges).
- Taught group classes and workshops on developing intuition for personal and creative transformation.
Artist and Public Presenter
Self-Employed
Taos, New Mexico
01.2015 - Current
- Have created extensive bodies of soul-based paintings, where they've been displayed in numerous galleries and showcases around the country, including California, Hawaii, South Carolina, and New Mexico.
- Have given many in-person public lectures, talks, and sermons at various spiritual centers focused on creativity, intuition, and spiritual development.
- Utilize social media to market and promote my art and message online through Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
After-School Educator and Program Cooridinator
Mendocino Community Center
Mendocino City, California
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Taught and organized extra-curricular classes on art, gardening, science, and emotional intelligence for children ages 6 - 13
- Encouraged students' creativity by implementing projects that were child-focused, fostering self-expression.
- Counseled students who had difficulty understanding concepts or experienced social or emotional issues.
- Communicated with parents and families about student daily activities, behaviors and learning progress.
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Blackbird Educational Farm
Philo, California
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Guided at-risk youth (ages 14–19) through outdoor, hands-on, personal, and experiential development programs.
- Taught classes on gardening (urban gardening, companion planting, permaculture) as a supplement to the personal development curriculum.
- Developed my own creative and personal development class, focused on empowering the students to connect to their inner creative voice.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina, SC05-2012
Skills
- Artistic and creative coaching
- One-on-one personal development mentoring
- Hypnotherapy techniques
- Intuitive development
- Public speaking
- Art marketing
- Youth mentorship
- Social media content creator
Timeline
Intuitive and Creative Development Mentor
Self-employed (Online)
01.2021 - Current
After-School Educator and Program Cooridinator
Mendocino Community Center
08.2019 - 02.2020
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Blackbird Educational Farm
07.2015 - 04.2016
Artist and Public Presenter
Self-Employed
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Coastal Carolina University