Ashlyn Winfield
Lynchburg
Summary
Compassionate and goal driven individual with a versatile background in coaching, health and art therapy. Best known for implementing creative strategies and managing projects effectively, driving impactful mental health initiatives and improving athletic and student performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Volleyball Coach
Brookville Middle School
Lynchburg
05.2025 - Current
- Scheduled and managed practices, games and other events related to the volleyball program.
- Developed practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Led team-building activities to foster a positive team environment.
- Organized team meetings to discuss strategies and performance improvements.
- Evaluated player performance to provide constructive feedback for growth.
- Ensured mental and physical health with routine check-ins with athletes.
- Managed communication with parents regarding schedules and player progress.
- Established connections with supporters to enhance program resources. with boosters and alumni groups in order to increase support for the program.
Cake Decorator
Kissed Cupcakes (Now The Sweet Fox Baking Studio)
Forest
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to create custom cake designs for special events.
- Designed intricate cake decorations using fondant and buttercream techniques.
- Executed timely orders while ensuring decoration quality met company standards.
- Identified and resolved issues during cake decorating process. that arose during the cake decorating process.
- Coordinated and communicated with customers face to face to ensure the exact product.
- Managed inventory of baking supplies and maintained organized storage areas.
- Participated in team meetings to coordinate production schedules and design concepts.
- Cleaned display cases, utensils, and working spaces to keep a sanitary work environment.
Art Therapy Intern
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Implemented creative strategies such as art therapy, play therapy, and music therapy depending on student preferences and needs.
- Motivated students to express themselves through art and music therapy activities, fostering emotional and creative development.
- Assisted in planning and facilitating art therapy sessions for diverse groups.
- Investigated creative activities and play methods through assigned readings to inform session design and improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Documented student progress and observations during activity sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VAHigh School Diploma -
Brookville High School
Lynchburg, VA05-2023
Skills
- Team building strategies
- Team motivation
- Group collaboration
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Performance evaluation
- Skills assessments
- Goal-setting guidance
- Safety awareness
- Community engagement
- Creative problem solving
- Art therapy techniques
- Creative therapy
- Budget requests
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid and AED
- Concussion Protocol
References
- Robin Litz, Employer, Kissed Cupcakes (434)401-2032
- Alyssa Mays, Brookville High School, (434)238-3682
- Allen Tenbusschen, Advisor, (269)352-9871
Timeline
Art Therapy Intern
University of Lynchburg
08.2025 - 12.2025
Head Volleyball Coach
Brookville Middle School
05.2025 - Current
Cake Decorator
Kissed Cupcakes (Now The Sweet Fox Baking Studio)
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy
University of Lynchburg
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Central Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Brookville High School