Experience

Agape Clinic Dallas

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Freelance - self-employed

• Professional Classical Musician

  • 2008 - Present

  Contracted to play with several professional symphonies including:Chicago Symphony OrchestraDallas Symphony OrchestraDallas Chamber OrchestraRochester Symphony OrchestraDallas Winds Symphony OrchestraSaint Louis Symphony OrchestraMoscow Philharmonic Interlochen Arts AcademySaint Petersburg PhilharmonicArkansas Symphony OrchestraMemphis Symphony OrchestraTupelo Symphony OrchestraSkills necessary for playing in a professional symphony include the self-discipline to spend hours practicing at home daily, the habit of always being punctual, the ability to be a good team member and the nerve to perform well under pressure.

• Professional Studio Music Professor

  • 2008 - Present

  Constructed and taught the fundamentals of oboe performance to students of all types of diversity, skill levels and age groups. Integrated various aspects of musical exploration including improvisation, composition, music theory, music history and interpretation. Led and facilitated masterclasses with up to 25 students at a time. Masterclasses included teaching stage presence, form and alignment, musicality and audition techniques. Interpersonal communication with students, parents and band directors on progress, achievements and identifying areas of improvement and developing specific action plans.



Dallas Independent School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Music Educator

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021



Highland Park UMC

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of the Dallas Tower Arts Series & acting Instrumental Director

  • 2014 - Jan 2021

  Development manager successful at securing philanthropic support through many revenue streams for nonprofit organizations including major gifts, corporate giving, foundation grants, & special events. Experienced in event planning, planning & overseeing annual capital campaign, marketing, & volunteer management. Most recently, assisted in bringing an Arts Series operating budget from -40k to over a 1M in four years. 250k+ for 2019 season • Oversaw all aspects of a Dallas Arts Series season including philanthropic development, marketing and sales, budget analysis & advertisement of season. • Coordinated logistics for each rehearsal & performance to flawless execution• Assisted in data entry, recording and analyzing data to devise philanthropic development plan/forecasting • Contracted artistic staff, guest artists, professional singers, and orchestra musicians in accordance with board approved budget and policies • Managed payroll for all instrumental ensembles/instrumental contractors hired • Managed the human and financial resources of the Dallas Tower Arts organization

• Assistant to Outreach and Missions

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2015

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Oversaw all the bookkeeping of over 24 Partner non-profit organizations within Dallas and around the world. Balanced monthly the inter departmental Outreach givingPerformed yearly grantwork and prep for over 20 non- profit organizationsOrganized Community and Global Outreach Grant meetings, twice weeklySupported the Outreach team with Mission trip preparationsWorked with Travel.Us.Gov for out of county missions trips - registration, Visa work, etc Other tasks as assigned.