Experience

Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras [TRYPO]

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Youth Chamber Connection and Special Projects

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Creating a space for young people to collaborate, learn, and grow as well rounded musicians by learning the art of chamber playing and serving as ambassadors in our community. Creating a space for young people to collaborate, learn, and grow as well rounded musicians by learning the art of chamber playing and serving as ambassadors in our community.



Hensley Harp and Piano Studio

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Freelance Musician and Educator

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Design individualized, interactive lesson plans for students grades preK-12 and adult students. Communicate with parents and demonstrate appropriate practice habits and structure. Research local performance opportunities for all ages. Problem solve and adapt during weekly lessons. Design individualized, interactive lesson plans for students grades preK-12 and adult students. Communicate with parents and demonstrate appropriate practice habits and structure. Research local performance opportunities for all ages. Problem solve and adapt during weekly lessons.



Ruffalo Noel Levitz

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fundraising Supervisor

  • 2019 - 2019

  Supported Carnegie Mellon University’s Office of Advancement on fundraising projects. Oversaw training of new employees by coaching calls and creating reference materials. Handled and maintained confidential prospect information. Supported Carnegie Mellon University’s Office of Advancement on fundraising projects. Oversaw training of new employees by coaching calls and creating reference materials. Handled and maintained confidential prospect information.



Chatham Music and Arts Day Camp

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Music Instructor

  • 2019 - 2019

  Developed and implemented multiple six-week summer courses for grades PreK-9 in harp, piano, and theory. Collaborated with leadership team on project deadlines, equipment needs, and logistics. Substituted for absent instructors. Developed and implemented multiple six-week summer courses for grades PreK-9 in harp, piano, and theory. Collaborated with leadership team on project deadlines, equipment needs, and logistics. Substituted for absent instructors.



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Fundraiser

  • 2018 - 2018

  Completed transactions over the phone, email, and post. Connected with alumni and families through phone conversations. Navigated complaints and concerns in person and over the phone. Cataloged and organized data. Completed transactions over the phone, email, and post. Connected with alumni and families through phone conversations. Navigated complaints and concerns in person and over the phone. Cataloged and organized data.



Chicago Philharmonic

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Merchandise Salesperson and Usher

  • 2015 - 2018

  Designed displays of merchandise for sale at concert venues day of concerts around the Chicago area. Assist in Will Call ticket pick ups, leading patrons to their seats, and answering questions about the venue and organization. Assemble programs and information components to be handed out. Designed displays of merchandise for sale at concert venues day of concerts around the Chicago area. Assist in Will Call ticket pick ups, leading patrons to their seats, and answering questions about the venue and organization. Assemble programs and information components to be handed out.



Chicago Composers Orchestra

• Harpist

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Alyssa Hensley performed with the Chicago Composers Orchestra for the 2016 Ear Taxi Festival. During this festival, she premiered pieces by K.C. Ginther and Randall West. Alyssa Hensley performed with the Chicago Composers Orchestra for the 2016 Ear Taxi Festival. During this festival, she premiered pieces by K.C. Ginther and Randall West.



Orlandos Pizza

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Waitress

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  Handling the register, phone orders, and taking care of any of the customers questions and needs. Working was truly a team effort where everyone needed to be in sync. Handling the register, phone orders, and taking care of any of the customers questions and needs. Working was truly a team effort where everyone needed to be in sync.