LINDSEY D.

BAUMANN

312-953-6113 lbaumann@my.adler.edu
1280 40th Street, Allegan MI 49010

July 2011 -Present

EDUCATION
Adler School of Professional Psychology
MA Student in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2014
GPA: 3.7-4.0

May 2010-Dec 2010 Harry S.Truman College

GPA: 4.0

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

June 2005

Illinois Institute of Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts and Animation
Graduated with honors GPA: 3.8

Chicago, IL

May 2001

Allegan County Area Technical Education Center

Certification of Commercial Arts
GPA 4.0

Allegan, MI

Sept 2013 - Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Family and Children Services
Art Therapy and Counseling
Utilizeing counseling center methods for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning
and discharge of 8-12 client case load.
Developing art therapy and psychoeducational approaches for work with families,
couples, and individuals ages 5 - 86.
Utilizeing play therapy and sand tray techniques with children
Researching trauma related to childhood abuse and relationship formation
Building therapeutic process within the local school syestem through conjoint
efforts with Kalmazoos Communities in Schools.
Engaging with students as a School Based Therapist at middle school and high
school level with 5-8 client case load.
Developed and implemented art therapy communication and self awareness group
with middle school students.
Incorporate and facilitate art therapy with conflict resolution group at a high
school.

Sept 2012 - Feb 2013 Mental Health and Deafness Resources

Art Therapy and Counseling
Developed and planned group art therapy for elementary students with specialized
learning and sensory needs
Worked with individuals to develop and understand world view while
evolving avenues for communication about interpersonal interaction
Developed plan for breathing and combined art intervention to elicit calming
outcomes for adolescents with cognitive and behavioral stressors
Researched autism and child maltreatment to understand communication and
attachment related to deaf population

Kalamazoo, MI

Chicago, IL

Jan 2012 - Aug 2012 Adler School of Professional Psychology

Research Methods Assistant - Center for Learning and Teaching
Guide students with research identity
Assist students with dissertation process
Content analysis and development of comprehensive visual representation
Jan 2012 - June 2012
Chicago Teachers Center - Community Service Practicum Site
Motivational interview training and positive communication strategy
Engaging communication with underprivileged adolescent school population
Adventure based group facilitation training
Organizing and facilitating group interaction
Working with staff to process outcomes and needs
June 2012

March 2004

ART EXPERIENCE
Adler School of Professional Psychology
Studio Art Exhibition - Artist
Developed three part art series with multiple mediums
Incorporated psychology philosophy with the use of art therapy concepts
Utilized a studio collaborative environment
Chicago Public Schools Art Lovers Program
Artist Instructor/Activity Organizer
Presented art history and technique for 5th grade Class Room
Designed, instructed, and demonstrated art activity to compliment artist
technique (M. C. Escher Tessellations)

Sept 1999 -July 2001 Allegan County News

Graphic Designer
Created ad layouts, designs, and logos for 50+ business clientele by maintaining
branding and emphasizing the progression of information
Retouched photos to emphasis visual content associated with articles
Developed black &white film coupled with analysis for content quality
and usability
Developed page layouts and paste-ups to accommodate designated article space
for weekly paper distribution deadlines
Contributed to article headline writing to summarize and identify article content
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Dec 2004 Aug 2011 Walgreens
Department Manager - Hallmark - Assisting with Front End Merchandising
Developed strategic product merchandising and marketing on a weekly basis
Creatively produced customized promotional displays for featured products
under deadlines
Facilitated employee training regarding customer service and conflict management
Administered product orders, receiving, and stocking for $16,000+ in
merchandise on a weekly basis to accommodate demand
Other Responsibilities:
Assisted with store billing and record keeping for $2 million in merchandise
monthly

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Allegan, MI

Chicago, IL

Assisted with customer service and monitoring of time sensitive and

confidential products in the pharmaceutical and photography departments
Utilized Strategic Inventory Management System(SIMS) software to
maintain accurate inventory, pricing, promotion, and receiving information
Assisted marketing staff with communication strategies pertaining to employee
expectations and resources
Sept 2003 Sept 2004 Australian Homemade - Franchise
Franchise Promotion & Customer Service
Ice cream maker & chocolateer
Promoted new franchise and products through understanding of recipe content and
customer needs
Developed strategy with management and co-workers to produce positive
outcomes and experiences

Chicago, IL

April 2002 -Sept 2003 Illinois Institute of Art

Peer Tutor
Provided academic assistance and support for students
Regularly served as office opener and student staff attendance monitor for
5-30 students

Chicago, IL

Summer 1998 & 1999 Allegan County Area Technical Education Center
Work Study Program
Agricultural development and service
Park maintenance and restoration
Enhanced environmental landscaping through corrosion prevention
Compiled and presented program accomplishments and contributions

Allegan, MI

May 2011

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Northside College Preparatory High School
Volunteer Presenter
Presentation relating gerontology to art therapy and sensory stimulation
Experiential -memory stimulated with sensory exposure and art
enhancement exercise

Chicago, IL

April 2009

YMCA Head Start

Volunteer Artist Instructor/Activity Organizer
Prepared art project and supplies for pre-k class room
Directed clay activity through explanation and demonstration of structured
process with cookie cutters and clay tools
Communicated with school staff to achieve maximum exposure for all students
through school project centered orientation
Project designed to show a group element by combining student art into a display
for presentation in student gallery

Chicago, IL

April 2003

Leadership Initiatives
Volunteer 3D Animator
Three dimensional logo design and animation for a nonprofit organization website

Chicago, IL

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
PsychologyGenogram Construction
Mindfulness Breathing and Visualization
Art Therapy and Sensory Development
Creative Learning Strategies
Motivational Interviewing

ArtistryStoryboarding
Visual Presentation and Critique
Digital Art and Design
Photography and Retouching
Sculpture Design

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Adobe Suite
Digital image manipulation, digital audio & video editing and compilation,
3D compositing, motion graphics, layout design
QuarkXpress
Layout design, logo design
Maya - Alias Wavefront
3D modeling -implementing nurbs and polygons, texturing, lighting and rendering
Introductory particles, cloth, skeleton, weights, and joint animation
Sound Forge, Peek, and Deck
Introductory sound editing knowledge
Microsoft and Open Office Suites

March 2000
March 2001

AWARDS
Skills USA
Bulletin Board Competition
First Place -Local and Regional, Fourth Place -State
Development and presentation of visual identity for Skills USA
Demonstration Competition
Third Place-Local, First Place -Regional
Development and presentation of trade skill process
Demonstrated how to use layers in Adobe Photoshop (photo editing software)

Michigan
Michigan

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
AATA American Art Therapy Association
ASATSA Adler School Art Therapy Student Association
Oct 2011

WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Adler School of Professional Psychology
Social Exclusion Simulation

Chicago, IL

Oct 2011

Flourish Studios
Compassionate Communication Workshop

Chicago, IL

Dec 2011 & 2012

Chicago and Surrounding Area

Illinois Brain Behavior & Immunity Meeting

Chicago, IL

October 2013

Western Michigan University

IMAGO Couples Therapy Training

Kalamazoo, MI

November 2013

Family and Children Services

ADHD Awareness Workshop

Kalamazoo, MI
Trauma Focused CBT Training