ADAIR HEINZ

1007 SE Clatsop Street, Portland, OR 97202 | 217.556.4728

adairheinz@gmail.com

CORE PROFICIENCIES
Understanding Clients Needs Team Leadership Problem Solving Teaching Grading Activities Physical Disabilities Rehabilitation Techniques Occupational Therapy Assessments Fall Prevention Universal Design Ergonomic Assessment Designing and Fabricating Adaptive Equipment Building Skills Creativity Big Picture Thinking Motivating and Facilitating Change

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
School System/Adaptive Equipment |Bend, Oregon (10 wk. Internship)
Planning and fabricating adaptive equipment with an OT adaptive equipment specialist Administering assessments and interventions in the school system

Oct. to Dec. 2013

Assessed children for equipment needs in the classroom; modified and fabricated equipment to increase successful participation in their school environment. Furthered ability in fabricating through means of pattern making, sewing, metal work, welding, and wood working. (pictures available upon request) School-based interventions included, teacher and EA consultation, behavioral training, Sensory Integration, Hand Writing without Tears, Scool Moves and vocational planning. Well-regarded by team members as a good communicator and group facilitator. April to June 2013

OHSU / Outpatient pediatric OT |Portland, Oregon (10 wk. Internship)

Working in outpatient pediatrics development and rehabilitation center

Strengthened knowledge by administering assessments with behavior, neuromotor, sensory processing, functional and handwriting skills in mind. Trained in leading weekly neurodevelopmental and Down syndrome clinics with multidisciplinary teams. Standardized assessments administered include, BEERY-VMI, BOT-2, PDMS-2, Bayley-III, Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3), and sensory profile. Excelled in ability to adjust the assessment based on the childs behavior and other needs to obtain the best possible performance. Showed the ability to engage children in therapeutic interventions and articulate the occupational therapy rational to caregivers. February to April 2013

Adventist Health/ Inpatient OT |Portland, Oregon (10 wk. Internship)

Working in inpatient acute care units, including, cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, and ICU

Increased skill in evaluating clients through use of informal assessments (i.e.; interviews and observations) evaluating daily living skills and to provide information about the home environment, cognition, transferring, leisure, and upper limb function. Standardized assessments administered include, Mini Mental (MMSE), MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), EFPT (Executive Function Performance Test), and Trail Making Tests A and B. Excelled in ability to articulate to various client populations; sensitive to the clients cultural background and how that affects their treatment session. Lead a daily exercise and adaptive equipment training class for orthopedic clients. Earned reputation as one who is capable of motivating and coaching clients struggling with the emotional loss of independence resulting from their illness or injury.

Community Correction/Mental Health OT | Hillsboro, Oregon (2 wk. Internship)

Detention facility that works to prepare inmates with a successfully transition back into the community

June 2012

Lead dynamic groups with a focus on interpersonal communication and re-discovering social occupations. Increased skill in use of motivational interviewing and harm reduction techniques using the behavioral cognitive model of care. Developed and implemented strategies to engage clients with positive occupations and reinforce future participation. Regarded as exemplifying the creativity needed to excel in community-based care. August 2008 to September 2010

Heinz-Glass/Product Designer | Kleintetteu, Germany

World market leader in manufacturing perfume and cosmetic bottles

Increased skill in manufacturing and use of building materials in creating product through use of Computer Aided Design and prototypes. Entrusted to manage timely operational tasks, including creating an in-house magazine, collaborating with engineers, communicating design and planning events for US clientele. Increased experience working internationally while learning the German language. Commended for strong interpersonal and client relations skills; often served as a liaison between clients and engineers.

EDUCATION
Masters of Occupational Therapy | Pacific University, Hillsboro, Oregon Certificate in Gerontology| Pacific University, Hillsboro, Oregon Bachelor of Arts Product Design | Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois May 2014 December 2013 May 2008

REFERENCES
Allen Tenney | OT AT specialist Bend, Oregon Nancy Kruzen | OT educator Hillsboro, Oregon Laura Johnson | OT acute care Portland, Oregon allen.tenney@hdesd.org | 541.977.7738 nekrusen@pacificu.edu | 503.352.7349 laura.johnson@ah.org