Laurie’s Resume

FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY

• 11 years experience as presenter for workshops
• Skilled at engaging audience and encouraging participation
• Ability to share in a way that allows audience to identify with her personnel experience
• 31 years experience as performing artist and writer
• Proficient on piano, guitar and voice
• 28 years experience forming and directing groups
• Experienced in motivating, and encouraging creativity in others

EMPLOYMENT

2001-Present
PROVIDER OF TRAINING, for Health Care Professionals at Universities—Graduate (Doctoral Candidates) and Under Graduate Levels

1997-Present
CREATOR AND DIRECTOR, Heal the Child Program: Delivering The Spirit Of Hope From Addiction And Abuse Through Music Child Abuse Prevention and Education Project. Music Therapy Program

1994-Present
PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR, Instruction on piano, guitar, voice

1980-1989
ORIGINATOR AND LEADER, Lady Fire Touring pop rock group

1980-Present
DIRECTOR, Simon’s Angels Non-profit music group

EDUCATION

Associate in Science Degree, May, 1992
Villa Maria College, Buffalo, New York

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.9
• Received 1992 Leadership Award
• President of Phi Theta Kappa