Resumé

Work experience

2004                              Concordia University                                Montreal, Quebec

M.A.  (Creative Arts Therapies)

2001                              Concordia University                                   Montreal, Quebec

B.F.A (Studio Arts Painting and Drawing)

1999                              Concordia University                                   Montreal, Quebec

B.A.    (Psychology)

 

Languages

2006- August-present      Centre François-Michelle                       Montreal, Quebec

Art Therapist/ Art Educator

Art educator for 140 primary school children aged 6-12 years in a private school setting for children with special needs including learning disabilities, mild intellectual defficiency and associated behavioural issues.

2006 January-present      Creative Clinical Solutions                     Montreal, Quebec

Art Therapist

Private art therapist for 1 to 3 clients per week,. Counselling for parents and adolescents using a psychodynamic approach. Case management, record keeping and counselling.

2005 January-Present     Warren Shepell Clinical Consultants     Montreal, Quebec

Bilingual Clinical Counsellor

Counselling, crisis intervention and case management for up to 8 clients per day. Liaison with child protection and community services for individuals presenting with various bio-psycho-social issues.

2004: September-May     McGill University Children’s Hospital     Montreal, Quebec

Art Therapy Intern

Primary therapist and case manager for 9 outpatient children presenting with bio-psycho-social issues. Produced intake interviews, assessment and progress notes, termination and discharge summaries. 

2003: September-May     McGill University Health Centre             Montreal, Quebec

Art Therapy Intern

Facilitator of weekly art therapy groups for 6 to 9 adolescent inpatient boys aged 13 to 18 years. Implementation of treatment, progress notes, discharge summaries.

2002: June-August           Reena Foundation                                             Montreal, Quebec

Senior Support Worker

Continuous residential support for 8 individuals presenting with physical and psychological special needs. Daily administration of medication, managing project budget, supervising 4 support workers, assigning staff duties and work schedules.

2001: June-August         Reena Foundation                                     Montreal, Quebec

Recreation Support Worker

Continuous residential support for a bi-weekly rotation of 8 special needs individuals. Duties included medication administration, coordinating activities and facilitating art groups.

Languages

French/English

 

References

Available upon request

Thomas Shortliffe

Art education

2004 M.A Art Therapy, Concordia University

2001 BFA Painting and Drawing, Concordia University

1996 Resident artist of “the Kribb” arts and entertainment shelter, Montreal.

1997  Creative counsellor for Canada day festivities, Montreal.

1993  American Academy of Dramatic Arts, summer session, New York city.

1992  Ontario Academic Credit in Photography, Jarvis Collegiate, Toronto.

1990  Conservatoire de Danse de Paris, 1 year study of Classical Ballet, Paris.

1988 National Ballet of Toronto, summer session, Toronto.

1987 Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre, 5 year study of classical ballet, Toronto

Selected Exhibitions and Performances

2007 Opening of Gallerie Synesthésie at  94 Ste. Catherine St. East, no. 7. Exhibit from Oct. to Nov. 

2007 Fundraiser for Ste. Justine’s Hospital. Live painting and Auction at Vignobles des Bromes, Lac Brome Quebec.

2006 www.tomartist.com/wb website update launch.

2004 “Live painting” with Hip Hop group “Common” at the Medley concert theatre , Montreal

2004 “solo show” Cantine Restaurant, Avenue road, Toronto.

2003 Solo exhibition, Café X, Concordia University, Montreal

2002 “New Direction” Solo Exhibition, 645 Wellington avenue, Montreal

2001 Live painting performance in “the night against racism” at Club Soda, Montreal.

2001 “www.tomartist.com” website launched

1998  “Spring-Resort” Group show at Lawless Gallery, Montreal.

1998 “Conversations” Group show at the Kribb. In conjunction with Mcgill University.

1997 “Can You See What I Say?” Solo show at the Kribb.

1997 “Method Friday’s”. Live painting at Restaurant de Ville, St. Laurent. Blvd. Montreal.

1996  “Recent Works and Live Painting”.  Deville Gallery, Montreal.

1994  “Recent Works and Live Painting”.  Izart Gallery, Montreal.

Collections

·IBM Toronto ·Jungle Music Studios Toronto ·Implosive Media Toronto ·RBC financial Toronto.· Louis Ballato  New York · Ellite Modelling Agency New York. ·Nelly Ivanova Washington ·Bran Van 3000, Los Angeles ·Ginger Restaurant, Montreal. ·Kokino night club, Montreal.