The Choral Executive Leadership Academy - Inaugural Cohort Member

• May 2023 - Present

The Choral Executive Leadership Academy focuses on developing and unlocking the abilities that every participant possesses and provides training to enhance and hone these existing leadership talents. The Leadership Academy blends several modes of engagement to form a robust, immersive program that accelerates the career development of emerging leaders who have been marginalized by race and ethnicity. The Leadership Academy curriculum, based on the “Leaders of Promise” program developed by faculty member Arreon Harley-Emerson, focuses on building skillsets that help emerging choral professionals become C-suite leaders - including, but not limited to: Human resources and managing staff Fundraising and development Strategic planning and thinking Budget planning Governance Navigating and leading in predominantly White spaces Show less

Office Manager

• Dec 2022 - Present

• Maintaining accurate financial records in Sage 50 (WolfBrown accounts for financial activity on a cash basis) • Invoicing clients monthly, and processing remittances • Payroll administration (through Paychex, a payroll service) • Producing monthly financial reports for the firm’s principals • Year-end close out • Administering a health benefit reimbursement plan • Administering retirement benefit accounts for each employee • Assisting with client projects • Maintaining accurate financial records in Sage 50 (WolfBrown accounts for financial activity on a cash basis) • Invoicing clients monthly, and processing remittances • Payroll administration (through Paychex, a payroll service) • Producing monthly financial reports for the firm’s principals • Year-end close out • Administering a health benefit reimbursement plan • Administering retirement benefit accounts for each employee • Assisting with client projects

Community Programs Touring Ensemble Member

• Jul 2022 - Present

Curriculum Writer

• Dec 2020 - Present

Worked closely with Andrea Scobie​, Director of Education to develop and write music curriculum (grades 9-12) for Michigan Opera Theatre’s brand-new, multimedia production of "I Too Sing America" which integrates video, oral history, monologue, and poetry to illustrate the trailblazing achievements of African American artists and athletes.

Vocal Music Teacher

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

Develop, execute and evaluate unit scope and individualized daily lesson plans in accordance with county, state, and Common Core guidelines for 6-7 sections of students; each with students who required specific IEPs, 504s, and students who required differing curricular approaches. Support program recruitment, registrations and application/audition requirements for the Pathways Conservatory Program Taught fully virtual classes during summer sessions and during the pandemic at both DPSCDs virtual school and SEVEN MILE MUSIC Brightmoor Arts Summer Academy. Cultivate musical programing for assemblies, open houses, concerts, etc Support, schedule, and coordinate musical programing for assemblies, open houses, concerts, etc Coordinate partnerships with other schools and community partners Show less

Vocal Instructor

• Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

Lead Vocal Music Teacher

• Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

Curriculum Writer

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Worked as a member of a team of writers to develop, write, and revise K-6 music curriculum. Incorporated research-based best practices for equity and pedagogy to build engaging and approachable lessons for all students. Worked as a member of a team of writers to develop, write, and revise K-6 music curriculum. Incorporated research-based best practices for equity and pedagogy to build engaging and approachable lessons for all students.

Intrum Director

• Mar 2019 - May 2019

General Music Teacher K-8

• Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

Vocal Coach

• Nov 2016 - Sep 2018

Coach individuals & groups on specific music for particular performancesTeach vocal and breathing exercisesImplement necessary technical skills for healthy and age appropriate vocal production

Booking Manager

• Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

Empowerment Assistant

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

Work with Program Coordinator to establish program goals with partners & personal/ financial coaches Manage meeting schedules, develop agendas, newsletters, and calendars for participants and community partners Research, and follow up with other community partners; attend United Way Partnership Meetings to network with other agencies and align program goals Work with Program Coordinator to establish program goals with partners & personal/ financial coaches Manage meeting schedules, develop agendas, newsletters, and calendars for participants and community partners Research, and follow up with other community partners; attend United Way Partnership Meetings to network with other agencies and align program goals

Coordinator

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

Serve as liaison between partnering schools & TIP teachers Facilitate, track, collect & enter Student Data Assist in & facilitate program scheduling Serve as liaison between partnering schools & TIP teachers Facilitate, track, collect & enter Student Data Assist in & facilitate program scheduling

SphinxCon: Great Lakes Regional Specialist for Audience Development

• Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

-Update and maintain and improve invitation list from previous conference; focused regionally -Maximize usage of "yet another mail merge" technology -Reach out to potential advertising constituents -Compose content specific Facebook posts -Update and maintain and improve invitation list from previous conference; focused regionally -Maximize usage of "yet another mail merge" technology -Reach out to potential advertising constituents -Compose content specific Facebook posts

Program Coordinator

• Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

Serve as liaison between Mentors and schools: Assist with scheduling mentoring sessions Facilitate, track, collect & enter Mentee Data into Database (ETO) Track Mentee enrollment for the full program period with goal of retaining Mentees Serve as liaison between Mentors and schools: Assist with scheduling mentoring sessions Facilitate, track, collect & enter Mentee Data into Database (ETO) Track Mentee enrollment for the full program period with goal of retaining Mentees

Assistant Site Coordinator

• Sep 2011 - May 2012

Assist in the coordination of the educational services, mentoring, management, and social and recreational programming of the Bright Futures Program. Assist in the coordination of the educational services, mentoring, management, and social and recreational programming of the Bright Futures Program.

Graduate Assistant Public Events

• Aug 2009 - Sep 2011

Generate and distribute press releases to local media Update College of Musical Arts online calendar Organize and keep records of all college recitals and concerts Generate and distribute press releases to local media Update College of Musical Arts online calendar Organize and keep records of all college recitals and concerts

Assistant Dean, Sphinx Performance Academy

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

Summer 2010 The Sphinx Organization, Sphinx Performance Academy Create event programs and publicity materials Organize and direct day-to-day activities including class and rehearsal schedule Execute administrative and clerical duties Liaison between faculty and students Summer 2010 The Sphinx Organization, Sphinx Performance Academy Create event programs and publicity materials Organize and direct day-to-day activities including class and rehearsal schedule Execute administrative and clerical duties Liaison between faculty and students

Development Intern

• Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

• Research foundation grants and individual donors. • Draft and distribute fundraising materials. • Reach out to potential in-kind donors and corporate sponsors. • Research foundation grants and individual donors. • Draft and distribute fundraising materials. • Reach out to potential in-kind donors and corporate sponsors.

Student Teacher

• Nov 2007 - Dec 2007

Grades 9-12 Renaissance High School; Nina Scott Developed and executed highly functional rehearsal plans. Developed and implemented long-term vocal development and music theory goals. Coached language, diction and expression skills for solo pieces. Grades 9-12 Renaissance High School; Nina Scott Developed and executed highly functional rehearsal plans. Developed and implemented long-term vocal development and music theory goals. Coached language, diction and expression skills for solo pieces.

PR Intern

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

• Draft communications materials: press releases, media advisories, press kits, etc. • PR research on topics such as individuals in the media; background, upcoming information • Assist with press during concerts or special events • Attend brainstorming and staff meetings • Draft communications materials: press releases, media advisories, press kits, etc. • PR research on topics such as individuals in the media; background, upcoming information • Assist with press during concerts or special events • Attend brainstorming and staff meetings