Experience

Savannah Music Festival

• United States
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, SMF Jazz Academy

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Manager for Savannah Music Festival's new after-school jazz program serving students attending Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS). SMF Jazz Academy's mission is to create positive and progressive social change in Savannah with the implementation of a jazz-forward approach to early instrumental training. SMF Jazz Academy will provide SCCPSS students equal access to high-quality jazz education through instruction, ensembles, and performances.

• Outreach Coordinator

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019



Jessica Messere

• Cellist, Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Jul 2018 - Present

• Professional Cellist

  • Dec 2001 - Present



Atlanta Celli

• Cellist

  • Sep 2014 - Present



Clark Atlanta University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2017

  Adjunct Cello Instructor Adjunct Cello Instructor



Morehouse College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  Adjunct Cello Instructor Adjunct Cello Instructor



Spelman College Music

• United States
• Musicians

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2009 - May 2017

  Adjunct Cello Instructor Adjunct Cello Instructor



Atlanta Music Project

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Artist

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2015

  Lead Teaching Artist & Site Coordinator Lead Teaching Artist & Site Coordinator



The Waldorf School of Atlanta

• Cello Instructor & Orchestra Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Supply-teaching as a Cello Instructor (Grades 3-5) & an Orchestra Assistant to Middle School Grade Orchestras Supply-teaching as a Cello Instructor (Grades 3-5) & an Orchestra Assistant to Middle School Grade Orchestras



Dentistry by Design

• Administrative Assistant

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2009



The Cobb Symphony Orchestra

• Personnel Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2007