Art Teacher/Instructor

Gena Leone

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position teaching Art, make use of my creativity, and expand my professional and personal skills in an atmosphere of teamwork.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Over 7 years experience working with the adolescent population in the field of addictions.

Extensive experience in service oriented fields. Certified in CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care. Certified level III Reiki Master. Computer proficient in Mac, Word, Excel, Power Point, Keynote, and Tier Clinical Documentation. Extensive training in Art and Design.

EXPERIENCE

Clinical Associate, Cumberland Heights, Nashville, TN. 2003-Present

• Created and facilitated therapeutic groups in expressive arts, spirituality, metaphysics, meditation, Reiki, recreation, coping skills, and self-care.

• Educated patients and families on addiction, family dynamics, and communication.

• Managed a variety of intra- and inter-personal crises with patients and communities.

• Coordinated patient care with counseling, nursing and supervisory staff.

• Documented information in clinical records and shift log according to policy, procedures and timeframes.

• Planned and coordinated off-site recreational activities, and transported patients to off-site events, meetings, and healthcare facilities.

• Redesigned patient handbook, and other materials utilized in patient care.

• Assisted teaching staff with student education in a classroom setting.

Owner/Designer, Infinite Creations, Shelton, CT, Nashville, TN. 1999-Present

• Created privately owned jewelry and healing arts business.

• Managed marketing, advertising, web building, and budgeting.

• Hand crafted jewelry and sold it to customers via artisan shows and website.

• Provided healing services and spiritual counseling to private clients, using a method called Essential Reiki.

Food Service Director, Culinart, Lake Success, NY. 1999-2001

• Managed all aspects of opening and directing a new food service account.

• Planned and catered all events, ordered food, beverages, and equipment.

• Managed food service staff, and handled budget and inventory.

Salon Coordinator, The Best Little Hair Salon in Rye, Rye, NY. 1996-1998

• Assisted in opening and running a new, full service hair salon, including marketing and advertising, handling of inventory, and displays.

• Answered phones, made appointments, and greeted clients.

EDUCATION

Belmont University, Nashville, TN. Bachelor of Science, May 2010, GPA 3.97

Parson’s School of Design, NY, NY, Study Abroad in Paris, 8 weeks, July 1993

Fashion Institute of Technology, NY, NY, A.A.S. in Fashion Design, May 1990

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