ANDREW F. BERG, M.T.-B.C.
Noblesville, Indiana 46062
(C) 317-***-****
Email: ******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BRIDGES OF INDIANA, Indianapolis, Indiana September 2011-Present
Referral based MusicTherapy/Respite/Recreational Therapy/Behavior Management Company serving a variety of differenty needs.
Music Therapist
• Assessed, implemented, and documented music therapy applications in the Indianapolis community while addressing cognitive, social, communication, emotional, and motor skills with a variety of different populations (i.e. Down’s syndrome, Developmental Delay).
• Demonstrated services to prospective client’s and at service fairs.
• Submitted billing weekly
• Continued to research consumer preferred musical styles (i.e. “The Wiggles”, “Muppets”)
• Met with supervisor to discuss caseload and departmental progress.
PINNACLE BEHAVIOR SERVICES, Noblesville, Indiana July 2010-Present
Referral based Behavior Management/Music Therapy Company serving a wide range of different needs.
Music Therapist
• Developed and implemented music therapy interventions while addressing cognitive, social, communication, emotional, and motor skills with a variety of different developmental populations (i.e. autism, mental retardation).
• Interviewed prospective clients while demonstrating the benefits of music therapy.
• Recorded billing information weekly.
• Strengthened musical skills while learning consumer preferred musical selections.
• Documented the progress of clients on a monthly basis while collecting data throughout the therapeutic process.
TRINITY VILLAGE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin October 2006-May 2010
Retirement community where music therapy and recreation therapy were implemented in independent living, assisted living, long term, short term, and hospice care units.
Music Therapist/Internship Supervisor
• Developed and implemented music therapy interventions while improving the quality of life for the residents/patients of the facility. Focus upon providing reality orientation, reminiscence, life review, anxiety, isolation reduction, and other interventions with guitar, percussion, keyboards, ukulele, and vocals.
• Integrated data pertaining to client’s primary objectives based upon initial Creative Resources and Creative Arts Therapy assessments.
• Promoted safety and comfort within the facility.
• Arranged and implemented special programming including group outings, special events, and musical performances.
• Met with I.D.T. and falls committee weekly in updating each Health Center resident’s care plan.
• Provided instruction and coaching for interns while integrating them into the professional music therapy environment.
HOSPICE OF ILLINOIS, Chicago, Illinois April 2006-October 2006
Referral based music therapy services for individuals and families dealing with the dying process.
Contracted Music Therapist
• Developed and implemented therapeutic sessions for terminally ill patients within the age range of 26 to 95. Provided services in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Focused upon reducing stress levels with the patient and family while implementing life review, entrainment, reiki, and other interventions with guitar and vocals used during a majority of the interventions.
• Integrated data pertaining to client’s primary objectives based upon initial assessments.
• Met with team on a monthly basis to discuss patients/family’s care, condition, and needs.
HEARTLAND HOSPICE, Hillside, Illinois April 2005-February 2006
(Formerly Hospice Partners)
Referral based music therapy services for individuals and families dealing with the dying process.
Contracted/Employed Music Therapist
• Developed and implemented therapeutic sessions for terminally ill patients within the age range
of 26 to 101. Provided services in private residences, nursing facilities including assisted living
centers, and Rush Hospital in Chicago. Focused upon reducing stress levels with the patient and
family while implementing life review, entrainment, problem solving, lyric analysis, and other
interventions.
• Integrated data pertaining to clients’ primary objectives based upon initial assessments.
• Provided music and support for grieving families during memorial services.
A DIFFERENT DRUMMER, Ottawa, Illinois August 2004-March 2005
Popular music store offering musical instruction and retail services.
Contracted Guitar Teacher
• Taught guitar to individual students with varying levels of ability to supplement income. Styles of instruction based upon students musical preferences and needs. Instruction included notation and basic musician skills when warranted.
• Provided contractor with updated schedule when required.
ILLINOIS MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES, Princeton, Illinois October 2003-April 2005
Community based services for individuals and groups in a wide variety of populations.
Private Music Therapist
Employed by Jennifer Swan-Merth M.T.-B.C. Fulfilled objectives as a traveling music therapist in the LaSalle-Bureau County regions.
• Developed and implemented therapeutic sessions for children and adults with developmental disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and other populations. Provided services in individual and group settings, primarily in schools, nursing facilities, and private residences. Focused upon the essential creative environment, always exploring new techniques.
• Integrated data pertaining to clients’ primary objectives based upon initial assessments.
• Maintained musical and rhythmic instruments used in sessions.
TINLEY PARK MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, Tinley Park, Illinois February - August 2003
A 155 bed state run inpatient psychiatric hospital.
Music Therapy Intern
Supervised by Patricia Harthun in a six-month music therapy internship present music and activity therapy sessions for young adults with psychosis, mood disorders and chemical dependencies.
• Applied the music therapy principle, “Using music to work on other things,” to make a difference in each clients experience and create enjoyable helpful and positive outcomes for the hospitalization and beyond.
• Developed lesson plans to either lead or support group and individual therapies.
• Proficiently documented progress notes, assessments and attendance for all activities and incidents.
• Participated in daily multi-discipline clinical staff meetings to evaluate patient progress.
PRIVATE PRACTICE GUITAR LESSONS, Near Western Suburbs, Illinois April-October 2003
Guitar Instructor
Taught guitar during completion of internship and job search to supplement income. Styles of instruction based upon musical preferences and needs.
MARC CENTER, Bloomington, Illinois May 2002 – February 2003
A residential housing facility for adults with developmental needs serving the Mclean county area.
Direct Support Staff
While completing undergraduate course work worked time, with a developmentally delayed adult population in a resident setting.
• Gave emotional support and care to residents.
• Incorporated music therapy like situations with residents.
• Assisted residents to improve daily living skills including attending doctor’s appointments and meal preparation.
TIMBER POINT OUTDOOR CENTER, Bloomington, Illinois Summers 2001/2
An Easter Seal outdoor center providing weekly residential camping experiences for the physically and mentally handicap youth for the Central Illinois region.
Counselor / Music Therapy Student
Served as counselor for summer camp addressing the needs of children and adults with a wide range of disabilities.
PANDOFLI, TOPOLSKI AND WIESS, Downers Grove, Illinois 1997-1998
A CPA firm
Copy room attendant
Assembled accounting reports and directed package deliveries.
HINSDALE HOSPITAL, Hinsdale, Illinois 1994-1997
A 400 bed community based inpatient hospital
ICU Support Technician
Performed environmental services, light nursing duties, and followed infection control precautions transporting laboratory specimens.
SOUTHEAST ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION (SEASPAR),
Downers Grove, Illinois 1993-1994
Not for profit agency provides year round recreational services for handicap individuals in ten DuPage county communities
Support Staff
Assisted with summer school teaching and weekend programs. Established a rapport with a profoundly developmentally disabled male and worked to improve his daily living skills.
EDUCATION
2003 B.M., Music Therapy, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Normal, Illinois
1999 A.A., COLLEGE OF DUPAGE, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
MUSIC TRAINING
• Taught privately in both LaSalle/Peru and Bloomington/Normal areas while supplementing income.
• Live events- performed regularly on weekends with Chicago appearances including Martyr’s, The Double Door, and The Elbo Room. Have played with fellow Milwaukee musicians in a variety of musical settings. Recordings- have recorded in various studios in Illinois and Indianapolis for collective and solo efforts. Styles include classical, jazz, and rock music.
• Illinois State University Civic Chorale – 1 year.
• Jazz Band – Played guitar for 2 years - Illinois State University.
• Allegro Bell Choir – Traveled and toured for two years – Union Church, Hinsdale, Illinois.
• Private lessons – five years – Regina Martinez, Lyons Illinois; Jim Hirschman, Westmont Illinois; and Dr. Angelo Favis, Guitar Studio Coordinator, Illinois State University, Bloomington, Illinois.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Served as a mentor for the Big Brother-Big Sister organization since April, 2007 through
December, 2009.
• Provided guitar instruction at the Church of St. Paul’s in Indianapolis, Indiana and at my
home in Noblesville, Indiana.
• Currently playing with other musicians in the Indianapolis area while developing
professional cover ensembles.