Experience

DePaul University School of Music

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Facilities Coordinator

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Responsible for the professional management of both the School of Music and Holtschneider Performance Center buildings, including appearance, logistical functions, staffing, and the managing of maintenance and upkeep. • Monitors and maintains instrument inventory, including managing the tuning and maintenance of over 100 pianos. • Schedules and manages on-going academic and non-academic facility usage including student recitals, rehearsals, concerts, masterclasses, clinics, and rental activity. • Works with DePaul University’s catering company, Chartwells, to plan and schedule the catering of both internal and external events.• Works closely with the Technical and Assistant Technical Directors to serve as the primary point persons for the logistical functions of any and all School of Music building activity. • Hires, trains, and mentors 30+ student employees who serve as ensemble setup crew members and managers.• Serves as the main liaison for the School of Music, working with Facility Operations, Public Safety, and Risk Management to maintain continuity plans and emergency processes and procedures. • Staffs and represents the Holtschneider Performance Center front desk to respond to faculty, student, and external inquiries, receive deliveries, and handle any last-minute requests. Show less

• Concert Management Assistant

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Contributed to the development and organization of rental documents, budgets, and the reporting of licensing fees, staff estimates, and box office and expense reconciliations through the use of Microsoft Office Suites.• Supported the calendaring of events in multiples systems and ensured all space needs were accurately scheduled. • Assisted the editing of the Holtschneider Performance Center concert and events season brochure. • Worked with DePaul University’s catering company, Chartwells, to plan and schedule the catering of both internal and external events.• Supported and contributed to, from inception, the Arts Management Practicum by creating instructional and practical materials for the aspiring Performing Arts Management students as well as aiding in the training process. • Represented the front of office by receiving deliveries, responding to faculty, student, and external inquiries, and handling last minute requests. Show less

• Business Office Assistant

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Reported directly to the Senior Director of Business Administration and worked closely with more than five School of Music Administrative Staff Members including the Concert Management Staff and the Office of the Dean.• Communicated with vendors, renters, staff, faculty, and students to collect information, contracts, and tax forms to properly process payments pertaining to invoices, check requests, wire transfers, and reimbursements. • Regularly interfaced with DePaul financial units (Accounts Payable and Payroll) and related systems to ensure accurate, on-time payments.• Was responsible for adjunct-faculty payroll and one-time payments to all employees at the School of Music.• Collected, ensured accuracy, and filled out required employer-information on I-9 and DCFS forms for new hires.• Other projects as necessary including research related to accreditation, instrument purchases and rentals, data entry pertaining to course scheduling, and surveying of facilities. Show less

• DePaul Wind Symphony Stage Crew Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Directed 10-12 crew members during bi-weekly rehearsals and bi-quarterly concerts for DePaul’s Wind Symphony, an ensemble of nearly 70 performers.• Communicated with the ensemble director to get a general stage plot, then extrapolated the plot into a plan to incorporate instrumental-risers, pianos, harps, and soloists when necessary.• Planned, executed, and delegated responsibilities for accurate and efficient stage set-ups and set changes during rehearsals and performances, while ensuring the safety of myself and my crew members. Show less

• Wind Symphony Librarian

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Communicated with conductors, composers, and publishing companies about errors, then edited and transposed music as necessary.• Coordinated with composers to ensure proper instrumentation for the ensemble.• Copied and distributed musical parts and scores to ensemble members and conductors.

• Stage Crew Member

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Was responsible for the set-up and tear-down of each rehearsal.• Executed fast-paced set changes during concerts.

• Audition Proctor

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  • Managed music theory entrance exams and monitored examinees. • Hosted incoming freshmen and graduate students to warm-up and audition rooms.• Wardened parking garage to allow prospectives students and families access.



National Louis University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Auxiliary Services Administrative Assistant

  • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Facilitated students through the process of applying, contract-signing, and moving-in to university-affiliated housing. • Created informational and marketing materials pertaining to student housing and the campus coffee and spirit shops. • Coordinated the ordering, distribution, and budget reconciliation of student CTA U-Passes. • Tracked inventory and fulfilled internal and external orders for the campus spirit shop, invoicing when applicable. • Assisted in the planning and execution of auxiliary events including graduate fairs and new-student orientations. Show less



Grant Park Music Festival

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Usher

  • May 2019 - Sep 2021

  • Reported directly to the House Manager, collaborated with a team of 50 Front of House staff, scanned tickets, and assisted patrons to their seats. • Trained in Millennium Park Public Safety procedures and maintained safety throughout the park. • Reported directly to the House Manager, collaborated with a team of 50 Front of House staff, scanned tickets, and assisted patrons to their seats. • Trained in Millennium Park Public Safety procedures and maintained safety throughout the park.