Verity Kimpton
Lyneham,ACT
Summary
As an art therapist I am passionate about supporting others in therapeutic and creative environments. Highly empathetic, with a deep understanding of counselling principals and artistic processes. Approachable, easy going, and respectful team member with excellent listening and communication skills. Significant experience working with marginalized groups and a natural ease facilitating groups and building relationships that are safe, fun and respectful. Committed to making a positive impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Therapy Placement
Arts Project Australia
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported Artists whom have intellectual disabilities while they undertook their art practices
- Established strong relationships built on trust, safety and autonomy
- Facilitated a group mural with 20+ neuro-divergent artists. Held workshops with artists to establish their ideas for the project and supported them in the delivery of the project.
- Created a short film of the mural being created so that artists could be recognised for their contribution.
Support Worker
Private Practice
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Transported client from school to appointments, and shopping venues according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with client and their family through empathetic communication.
- Developed strong rapport with client by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Casual Lecturer
The University Of Melbourne
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Lead an elective 'Design and the Moving Image' assisting students in the analysis of design for film
- Boosted student creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects and collaborative assignments.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
Art & Design Teacher
Corrections Victoria
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Taught graphic design and screen printing in a complex setting (Female Prison) with students who had complex behaviours and interpersonal relationships.
- Maintained a calm and respectful learning environment
- Encouraged women to find an way to access their creativity and storytelling through the arts.
- Developed communication and conflict resolution skills
Lecturer, Interior Design
Box Hill Institute
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
Interior Designer
ARM Architecture
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
Receptionist
Vitality Health & Wellbeing
01.2009 - 07.2013
- Worked on the front desk of busy health practice providing customer care to around 150 clients daily
- Assisted 10 health professionals
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Skills
- Trauma informed approach
- Creative Thinker
- Adaptive communication
- Self-reflection
- Complex Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Excellent Researching Skills
- Computer & IT Literate
- Disability awareness
- Ethical practices
- Team collaboration
Education
Master of Creative Arts Therapy,
MIECAT Institute, Fitzroy Vic
2022-2024
Master of Design & Production
The University of Melbourne, Parkville Vic
2015-2016
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
RMIT, Melbourne Vic
2009-2012
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre studies & Visual Arts)
The University of Melbourne, Parkville Vic
2006-2008
WORK HISTORY (Film &TV)
Set Decorator 'Bay of Fires' & 'Summer of Lover' ABC TV 2022
- Analysed scripts creating breakdowns for set dressing team
- Interpreted Director & Production Designer's visual treatment, establishing aesthetic for hero locations
- Maintained calm and easeful interpersonal relationships in high intensity work environments
Assistant Set Decorator , 'Shantaram' (Apple TV) 2021
- Assisted in the delivery of over 50 sets in 6 week period, managing a team of 40+ including buyers, artists, trades people
Buyer/Set Dresser, 'The Tourist ' (Stan ) 2021
- Worked as a buyer in regional locations in South Australia
- Managed a small budget and cash flow to ensure sets came in within budget
Lead Buyer/Set dresser, Surviving Summer (Netflix) 2021
- Head of dressing team, responsible for the delivery of sets
- Overseeing bump in and out of locations, sourcing furniture, selecting artwork
Props Buyer, New Gold Mountain (SBS) 2020
- Responsible for sourcing and buying of historically accurate props
- Prop fabrication & dyeing
Graphic Artist /Set Dresser, The Mask Singer, (Channel 10) 2020
• Worked within a team of 5 to make installations and set pieces for a fast paced reality TV show
• Creator of all graphic props (calendars, logos, photo manipulation, banners, and signage)
Design Assistant, Shantaram (Apple TV) 2019
- Assistant to the production designer (sourcing accurate historical visual reference, model making, floor plans)
- Production of historically accurate 15thC manuscript
Design Assistant, Preacher (Apple TV) 2019
- Assistant to the production designer (sourcing accurate historical visual reference, model making, floor plans)
Assistant Scenic Artist Miss Fisher & Crypt of tears (Film) 2018
- Assisting to scenic paint a large underground tunnel and crypt set
Design Assistant, Angel of Mine (Film) 2018
- Assistant to the production designer (sourcing accurate historical visual reference, model making, set design)
Art Department Assistant, Picnic at Hanging Rock (Fox) 2017
- Visual & historical research, construction drawings, location plans, photographic manipulation, signage, overseeing construction on location
Volunteer Work
City Of Port Phillip Community Group, 2014
Homeless Person's Week, Group Exhibition Co-curator. Assisting those sleeping rough to share their stories.
SAFE Building Bangladesh 2013
Part of a Volunteer program assisting in the construction of a Community Centre in Bangladesh.
References
James McDonald
Arts Project Australia, Studio Manager
(03) 9482 4484
james.mcdonald@artsproject.org.au
Ange Garabelli
MIECAT, Masters Supervisor
0450 902 121
ange@miecat.edu.au
Madeline Worthington
Set Decorator (Film & TV)
0430 379 025
maddyworthington@gmail.com
Certification
- Victorian Drivers License
- Working with Children Check
(2483367A-01)
-NDIS Screening Check ( 60145013 )
Timeline
Support Worker
Private Practice
06.2024 - 09.2024
Art Therapy Placement
Arts Project Australia
01.2024 - 12.2024
Casual Lecturer
The University Of Melbourne
06.2022 - 07.2022
Lecturer, Interior Design
Box Hill Institute
02.2016 - 07.2016
Art & Design Teacher
Corrections Victoria
02.2015 - 12.2016
Interior Designer
ARM Architecture
11.2013 - 07.2014
Receptionist
Vitality Health & Wellbeing
01.2009 - 07.2013
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