LAUREN BAUMGARTNER
Leipzig
Summary
Experienced with diverse populations in using therapeutic music interventions to promote emotional and psychological healing. Utilizes personalized treatment plans and effective communication to foster client progress. Track record of building strong therapeutic relationships and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and Marketing Specialist
Urbanna Landscaping LLC
02.2024 - Current
- Managed online presence, created monthly email newsletters, and performed graphic design work.
- Recruited and interviewed new staff members.
- Dealt with customer service challenges, including de-escalating conflicts and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Procured new clients through marketing initiatives and relationship-building strategies.
Intern
UCHealth Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
- 1,000 hours of Music Therapy internship within the medical setting, providing music therapy services to various service lines throughout the hospital including: Palliative Care, Cancer Care, General Medical/Surgery, CTICU, STICU, MICU, CICU and BICU
- Group facilitation and advocacy experiences include: Music Therapy In-Services for ICU Residents, wellness groups for hospital staff members and Burn ICU Boredom Busters
Intern
Creative Art Therapy Services LLC
07.2019 - 10.2019
- 225 hours of Music Therapy internship with experiences in 14 health care facilities
- Work within Psychiatric departments, adult and children's hospice, adult and children day centers/schools for the disabled
Workshop Facilitator
Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current
- The Naked Voice Singing Workshops (2023 - Present): Led workshops with 10-40 participants focusing on active music-making. Used improvisational vocal techniques, solo, partner, and group exercises to encourage self-expression, self-confidence, and group participation.
- FLINTA Meditation Sessions (2023 - Present): Facilitated weekly meditation sessions integrating music and mindfulness to promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and group cohesion.
- Death Cafés in Leipzig (2024 - Present): Organized and facilitated discussions on death in a safe, guided environment. Led meditations and group exercises for emotional processing and grief support.
- FLINTA Music and Movement Classes (2023 - Present): Conducted group sessions using improvisational movement to encourage body awareness and emotional expression while fostering creativity and enhancing physical coordination.
Hospitality, Tourism, Entertainment
01.2008 - 01.2022
- 10+ years of experience working in hospitality, tourism, and entertainment such as leading tour groups at a surf camp, working as a bartender/caterer/server, and providing musical entertainment at weddings, hotels, and restaurants
Yoga Instructor
01.2016 - Current
- 200-hour teaching certificate from Dave's Astanga
- Volunteer work includes weekly sessions at Lodestar Day Resource Center (homeless shelter), as well as working with the Alpha-1 Foundation in Phoenix, AZ
Caregiver
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Independent work with a woman with Parkinson's disease
- Therapies practiced are yoga and movement therapies, receptive & active music therapy interventions, speech therapy, & daily care
Landmark Education Coach
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Experience working as a mentor for five individuals in a Self-Expression and Leadership program
- Coaching for participants in a program which created local projects that benefited the community
Volunteer
Premier Hospice
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: The 11th Hour Program
- Engaged in volunteer services to support patients and their families with stress reduction and promoting relaxation through mindfulness practices and receptive music therapy techniques
- The 11th Hour Program
Education
MA - MUSIC THERAPY
SRH HOCHSCHULE UNIVERSITY
10.2020
BS - FAMILY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SOCIOLOGY (MINOR), FILM & MEDIA PRODUCTION (MINOR)
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
TEMPE, ARIZONA05.2013
Skills
- Musical Performance
- Voice
- Guitar
- Piano
- Yoga
- Mindfulness
- Sound Healing
- Workshop facilitation
- Movement
Specialized Training
- Authentic Yoga Teacher Training Certificate
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Courses: CBT at the Bedside for Anxiety, Insomnia, & Pain
- Integrating Dialectical Behavioral Skills into Music Therapy Practice Courses
- CAPC online courses: Anxiety, Pain Management, Dementia Care & Caregiver Support, Communication Skills
- Globe Sound Healing Certificate
Certification
MT-BC: Board Certification for Music Therapists, 17210, 03/01/22
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Specialist
Urbanna Landscaping LLC
02.2024 - Current
Intern
UCHealth Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
Intern
Creative Art Therapy Services LLC
07.2019 - 10.2019
Workshop Facilitator
Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current
Yoga Instructor
01.2016 - Current
Landmark Education Coach
01.2016 - 01.2017
Volunteer
Premier Hospice
01.2014 - 01.2016
Caregiver
01.2013 - 01.2021
Hospitality, Tourism, Entertainment
01.2008 - 01.2022
BS - FAMILY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SOCIOLOGY (MINOR), FILM & MEDIA PRODUCTION (MINOR)
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
MA - MUSIC THERAPY
SRH HOCHSCHULE UNIVERSITY
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