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Jessica A. Laudicina

Art Therapy Intern

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Education

PennWest University 

2022 – 2024 | Edinboro, PA | 3.8 GPA

Concentration in Art Therapy

 

Moore College of Art & Design 

2016-2019 | Philadelphia, PA | 3.6 GPA

Major: Photography & Digital Arts 

Minor: Creative Writing

 

Rowan College in Burlington County

2012-2016 | Mount Laurel, NJ | 3.8 GPA

Major: Photography and Liberal Arts

Field Experience

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital | May 2023 – Present

Over the course of a year, I participated in field experiences providing art therapy services to a diverse adult inpatient psychiatric population. The setting provided me with a variety of treatment services for acute psychiatric disorders and dual-diagnosis clients through expressive arts therapies, substance abuse counseling, recreation therapy, horticulture therapy, and peer support programs. Under the supervision of a doctorate-level, licensed mental health practitioner, I collaborated with music therapists, adjunctive therapists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and other treatment team members. I engaged in direct and incorrect client contact from facilitating group art therapy, to medical documentation and session planning.

Skills

Certifications

2023 – 2025

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

2023

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: A Queer Perspective

2023

Identity, Art Therapy & Working with LGBTQIA+ Community

2022 – 2025

Social & Behavioral Research 1

2023

Social Media & Youth: Perils, Powers & Pathways to Resilience

2022

Macro Motivational Interviewing (MI): Integrating Individual Techniques for Socially Produced Trauma

2022 – 2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid

2022

Not Lost in Transition: The Clinician-Interpreter Dyad in the Mental Health Setting

2023

Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated & Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania

2023

Essentials of Corporate Compliance | Fire Safety | Harassment in the Workplace | HIPAA: Basics | Ligature Risks | Minimizing Trips, Slips  & Falls | Preventing, Identifying & Responding to Abuse & Neglect | Sexual Harassment: What Employees Need to Know | Understanding Human Trafficking

Previous Work Experiences

Product Photographer

02/2021 – Present | Philadelphia, PA

Photograph hundreds of products to be used in the biannual catalogue and upcoming online store. Keep track of product numbers and manage image access. Edit Photographs for optimal quality and use. 

Freelance Artist

2020 – Present | Remote

Take on various tasks for different client products as presented by a producer. Tasks may include content and manuscript writing, web design, social media ad creation, image editing and more! 

Web  Designer & Service Provider

12/2020 – 12/2023

Build and maintain company website. Keep to weekly route schedule for assigned clients. Clean clients’ yards efficiently and to company standards. Build positive customer service relations with clients and their dogs. Dispose of waste and clean tools in a sanitary manner. 

Digital Marketing Assistant

01/2020 – 01/2021 | Morrisville, PA

Optimize the search engine rankings and domain authority of the clientele.  Provide client website redesigns on WordPress. Write or design content for blogs social media and press releases. 

Freelance E-Commerce Photographer

2019 | Burlington, NJ

Photograph hundreds of products for the purpose of updating the online store. Style products, on model and on table, for the best possible image. Keep track of product numbers and image access.

Portrait Photographer

05/2018 – 12/2019 | Mt. Laurel, NJ

Posed and photographed customers from infants to large family groups in a studio setting. Edited and sold images with in company protocol. Maintain all equipment to include cameras, printers and computers. 

Photography & Social Media Intern

2018 | Philadelphia, PA

Planned then executed photoshoots of products and models to be used for the online stores. Edited then posted photos to social media sites with creative and clever promotional information.

Bartender

2016 – 2018 | Medford, NJ

Prepare and serve drink orders with an excellent standard for customer service. Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the bar. Run a cash-only register.
Gardener
 
2015 – 2018 | Tabernacle, NJ 
 
Maintained the health and appearance of the client’s gardens by regularly planting, weeding, mulching, trimming and cleaning their beds as needed to the company’s standards. 
Substitute Teacher’s Aid
 
2016 – 2017 | Cherry Hill NJ 
 
Support teachers, bus drivers or office staff in school day activities. Assist students throughout the day in their lessons to provide the best learning experience possible. 

Contract Seasonal Actor

2015 – 2017 | Fort Dix NJ 
Followed directions to provide realistic simulations to train military personnel. Aided in testing communication equipment in order to obtain accurate data for military use. 
Assistant Manager 
 
2014 – 2015 | Medford, NJ
 
Provide excellent customer service. Order, organize and price new products. Help manage employee scheduling and paychecks. Maintain the appearance of the store.

Liberal Arts Office Assistant

2013 – 2014 | Pemberton NJ 
 
Assisted the Deans of Liberal Arts in daily office tasks including answering phones, filing paperwork, organizing mail and prepping documents.
 

Photography Lab Assistant

2014 – 2016 | Mt. Laurel, NJ

Monitored students in both film lab and lighting studio. Mixed and maintained darkroom chemicals. Assisted teachers in equipment and software instruction. Tracked rentals of equipment. 

Baker & Cashier

2011 – 2013| Medford, NJ

Twist and bake pretzels to company standard. Keep all products sufficiently stocked for customer purchase. Take food orders and ensure they are completed. Keep storefront clean and friendly. 

Seasonal Actress

2010 – 2011 | Southampton, NJ

Achieve a scary appearance via competent use of costuming and makeup effects. Maintain spooky atmosphere for customer enjoyment. Assure guests stay on path and prevent them from becoming lost while staying in character. 

Freelance Artist

2011 – Present | NJ & PA

All Dogs Poop Web Designer | Memory Keeper Wedding Photography Assistant | Mausner Wedding Photographer | Jumpstart Fashion Show Press Coverage | Meyer Wedding Photographer | VFW 7677 Event Documentation | Burlington County Animal Shelter Photographer and Social Media Writer | Sportography Photographer | Kamil Galey Wedding Photography Assistant

Testimonials

Jessica is very dedicated to creative group therapy development by being highly prepared and innovative in session design. She displayed excellent initiative and work ethic, demonstrating strength in working with challenging symptoms and behaviors inherent to the inpatient psychiatric setting. She builds rapport with clients through active listening and application of counseling skills. She displays good time management skills. As an intern, Jessica demonstrates excellent use of supervision for exploring relevant client challenges and opportunities for improvement.
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Corey Olver PhD, LPC, ACS, MT-BC
Director of Adjunctive Therapy at Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital
Jess was a delight to work with! Having her on my team made the studio run much smoother, not only was she so willing to be a helping hand, but she would go the extra mile to get the job done. Being an artist that she is she made sure every person had some creative marking to remember their moment with her as her photographer. Jess was there for our studio every step of the way and it was much appreciated!
Artist biography testimonials
Ashley Morales
Photographer in Philadelphia, PA
She has a fantastic intuition for a great shot! My fiance and I found Jess to shoot our engagement/save the date photos and we couldn't be happier with the results. She has a great personality, very friendly. She was able to help us find some fun and interesting poses to really highlight our personalities. She is extremely professional and we look forward to her shooting our wedding this upcoming October.
Local Artist Testimonials
Justin Mausner
Medical Professional in NJ
Jessica was an exceptional student. She is organized and detail-oriented. She conceptualizes and executes complex projects with professional results. She pays close attention to deadlines. Jessica is a skilled technician in photography, video, and animation.
Artist Testimonials
James Johnson
Professor at Moore College of Art