Experience

Half Acre

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Barista

  • Oct 2021 - Present



School of Rock

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Voice Teacher

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Fran

• Songwriter, Bandleader

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Wrote, produced, performed on and financed recording of an EP and a full length LP that was released on Fire Talk Records in November 2019. Lead singer and rhythm guitarist in band, plays shows in Chicago about once a month, including a sold out record release show at the Hideout in November. Single-handedly booked and tour managed five weekend tours and two 2-week tours in different parts of the US. Makes all creative decisions concerning direction of music, visual aesthetic, and marketing. Music and performances have been written up and reviewed in Pitchfork, Paste, Brooklyn Vegan, Chicago Reader, and Chicago Tribune. Received a Chicago DCASE Individual Artist Grant in 2021 to record second full length album, to be released in 2023 on Firetalk Records.



Lonesome Rose

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bar Back

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  Waited on customers who were dining at the bar. Kept bar stocked and functioning smoothly during shifts. Assisted the bartender in prepping and serving drinks. Waited on customers who were dining at the bar. Kept bar stocked and functioning smoothly during shifts. Assisted the bartender in prepping and serving drinks.



Float60

• Studio Technician

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  Booked appointments via phone and online scheduling system for float spa in River North. Used good organization to multi-task checking in guests, cleaning tanks, and keeping studio running smoothly. Maintained an upbeat, friendly demeanor when greeting guests. Walked guests through the procedure and how to have a successful float. Booked appointments via phone and online scheduling system for float spa in River North. Used good organization to multi-task checking in guests, cleaning tanks, and keeping studio running smoothly. Maintained an upbeat, friendly demeanor when greeting guests. Walked guests through the procedure and how to have a successful float.



Green Street Smoked Meats

• United States
• Restaurants

• Front of House

  • Mar 2017 - May 2019

  Was the “opener”, working solo serving and ringing out customers for lunch rush at high volume barbecue restaurant/bar. Handled customers’ requests with grace, friendliness, and efficiency. Was the “opener”, working solo serving and ringing out customers for lunch rush at high volume barbecue restaurant/bar. Handled customers’ requests with grace, friendliness, and efficiency.



Bennington College

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2014

  Assisted the Dean of Students and the staff of the Office of Student Life at small liberal arts college. Managed emails, phone calls, and messages for staff members. Helped plan/coordinate special events such as Freshman Orientation, Pre-orientation trips, and Parents’ Weekend. Was responsible for keeping gathering area clean and restocking food and beverages. Kept an up-to-date knowledge of campus events as well as where to direct non-student life related questions. Assisted the Dean of Students and the staff of the Office of Student Life at small liberal arts college. Managed emails, phone calls, and messages for staff members. Helped plan/coordinate special events such as Freshman Orientation, Pre-orientation trips, and Parents’ Weekend. Was responsible for keeping gathering area clean and restocking food and beverages. Kept an up-to-date knowledge of campus events as well as where to direct non-student life related questions.