Michelle Drawdy
Fair Oaks,CA
Summary
Fast-learning, dedicated, self-directed OTD graduate with extensive leadership and pediatric experience. Skilled in researching and implementing evidence based interventions to facilitate positive client outcomes. Versatile at adapting to diverse needs of clients, modifying interventions to create a just right challenge. Over 20 years as a professional childcare provider and foster parent working with children with varying abilities and psychosocial impairments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Capstone Project Team Leader
Parents By Choice, Positive Parenting Program
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed project in collaboration with Parents by Choice
- Created and led group sessions to improve parenting skills, foster parent retention, and life balance of caregivers
- Researched and developed survey and interview for parent population to acquire supportive data
- Demonstrated leadership of complex project
- Conducted meetings with stakeholders and reported findings
- Department and agency-wide in-service presentations
Fieldwork Level IIB
VA, Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Conducted evaluations, led interventions, and managed cases for Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Acquired full case load within two weeks of starting date
- Researched, planned, and implemented evidence based individual and group mental health interventions
- Developed PRRC group therapy content and led in person and virtual sessions
- Built rapport and trust with Veterans, utilizing a trauma-informed approach
- Skillfully deescalated Veterans in a hightened state
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team on increasing effectiveness of group session interventions
Fieldwork Level IIA
Developmental Therapy Services Of Sacramento
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed clinic based, early intervention, and school-based evaluations and interventions for pediatric population with psychosocial and/or physical conditions
- Utilized clinical reasoning to analyze observations and assessment results to guide intervention plan
- Implemented evidence based interventions, modifying to support client's needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to maximize client outcomes
- In-service presentations to school-based interdisciplinary team and OT team on sensory-based interventions, caregiver education, and transition from early intervention to district services
Nursery Supervisor
Christ Community Church
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Supervise staff of seven in nursery for 0-3 year olds
- Plan and develop age appropriate activities for children
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and schedule to promote beneficial staff to child engagement
- Provide one-on-one care for children with autism
Service Experience Manager
Nordstrom
12.2005 - 12.2017
- Over a decade of customer service, management, hiring, training, and sales experience within four Nordstrom locations
- Built positive customer relations by directly addressing concerns and successfully implementing corrective actions
- Recognized for 100% compliance with Cashroom management, including store accounting, deposits, and register funds
- Developed schedules and team priorities to promote business success
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback to facilitate skill improvement
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
University of The Pacific
Sacramento, CA08.2023
B.S. Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning -
U. C. Davis
Davis, CA01.2003
A.S Natural Sciences -
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA01.2000
Skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Strong leadership and collaborative approach
- Proficient with computers and technology
- Trained in Trauma-Informed Care and Emotional Intelligence
- flexible and empathetic with clients
- Expert planning and problem-solving talent
Accomplishments
- Client-Centered Clinical Excellence Award; UOP 2022
- Student Pinning Ceremony Speaker; UOP 2022
- Outstanding Tenacious Dedicated Student; UOP 2020
- Student Delegates Representative; UOP 2021-2022
- Support Manger of the Quarter; Nordstrom Jan 2017
- Support Manger of the Quarter; Nordstrom Oct 2017
- Customer Service Allstar Award; Nordstrom 2006
Timeline
Capstone Project Team Leader
Parents By Choice, Positive Parenting Program
04.2023 - 08.2023
Fieldwork Level IIB
VA, Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Fieldwork Level IIA
Developmental Therapy Services Of Sacramento
09.2022 - 12.2022
Nursery Supervisor
Christ Community Church
10.2018 - 03.2020
Service Experience Manager
Nordstrom
12.2005 - 12.2017
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
University of The Pacific
B.S. Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning -
U. C. Davis
A.S Natural Sciences -
Ohlone College
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