Education
	1974-1978		Columbia University TC, New York City, NY- completion of approx. 60 credits towards Ed.d. in Art-Ed.
	1974		Brooklyn College Grad. Division, Brooklyn, NY- M.A. Art-Ed.
	1971		Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY-B.A. Fine Arts
	1967		Lincoln High School, Brooklyn, NY -Academic Diploma
			Work Experience
	June 1992 - Present		Dept. of Veteran's Affairs Harborview Healthcare System Recreational Service, 800 Poly Pl., Brooklyn, NY Supervisor: Tom Smith, Dir. Rec. Ser. (718) 836-6600 ext. 3760, he may be contacted as a reference
			Recreation / Creative Arts Therapist (Occup. Code 0638, Title Code 01, GS10-10: 40 hours per week) Responsible for the creation and implementation of a multi-media recreational/creative arts program designed for the specific needs of hospitalized veterans. Supervises a wide variety of patient groups. Trains student interns from the local colleges as well as volunteers who service the program. Confers on a daily basis with the medical team about matters of patient health and safety. Responsible for insuring that the program is in compliance with all Federal and departmental regulations.
	Nov.1990 - June 1992		Dept. of Veteran's Affairs St. Albans Medical Center Recreation Service, St. Albans, NY Supervisor: Tom Smith, Dir. Rec. Ser. (718) 836-6600 ext. 3760, he may be contacted as a reference
			Recreation / Creative Arts Therapist (Occup. Code 0638, Title Code 81, GS10: 40 hours per week) Responsible for the creation and implementation of a multi-media recreational/creative arts program designed for the specific needs of hospitalized veterans. Supervises a wide variety of patient groups. Trains student interns from the local colleges as well as volunteers who service the program. Confers on a daily basis with the medical team about matters of patient health and safety. Responsible for insuring that the program is in compliance with all Federal and departmental regulations.
	Oct. 1978 - Nov. 1990		Dept. of the Army Ft. Hamilton Arts and Crafts and Recreation Center, Brooklyn, NY Supervisor: John Hattel, (718)630-4942
			Arts Specialist (Occup. Code 1056, Title Code 9998, GS-8/07: 40 hours per week) Responsible for the supervision of a fully equipted arts and crafts and recreational center. Duties included teaching various types of arts skills to the soldiers, their dependants and retired military personnel, supervising 10 recreation aides and 4 volunteers, publicity, budgeting, purchasing and maintaining supplies and equipment, serving as safety officer for the arts and crafts shop, serving as a liaison with various community groups and arranging special events such as holiday programs, open houses, arts and crafts fairs and off-station trips. Responsible for performing an assortment of administrative functions such as report writing and attendance documentation. Also, responsible for insuring that the facility was in compliance with all Federal and Dept. of Defense regulations.