Experience

GTCYS (Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies)

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Harmony Program Manager and Lead Violin Instructor

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Harmony Program Manager and Lead Violin Instructor • Provide hands-on support to Harmony Director and students to ensure that program activities align with Harmony’s vision as well as GTCYS’ strategic goals and practices • Plan logistics, supervise, and attend all Harmony activities • Assist with student recruitment, retention, and evaluation efforts • Manage instrument inventory and records, storage and transportation, and coordinate repairs • Prepare and disseminate program… Show more Harmony Program Manager and Lead Violin Instructor • Provide hands-on support to Harmony Director and students to ensure that program activities align with Harmony’s vision as well as GTCYS’ strategic goals and practices • Plan logistics, supervise, and attend all Harmony activities • Assist with student recruitment, retention, and evaluation efforts • Manage instrument inventory and records, storage and transportation, and coordinate repairs • Prepare and disseminate program materials and communications in Spanish and English to students and parents/guardians • Serve as primary point person with parents/guardians, communicating about program details, progress, and student behavior • Serve as primary program liaison with Riverview and with other partners • Support the Harmony Director and staff in helping recruit, hire, and train Harmony faculty • Help Director evaluate Harmony’s overall success and recommend adjustments • Identify partnership opportunities with the community to support and sustain program growth • Track Harmony’s annual budget, track and submit payroll Lead Violin Instructor • Teach a class of beginning violin students 2 days a week, and large group sessions 1 day a week. Class sessions focus on posture, bow music theory, practice regimens and solo/orchestra repertoire.

• Harmony Assistant and Violin Teaching Artist

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

  St Paul, Minnesota, United States Harmony Assistant • Coordinate the day to day logistics of the before school El-Sistema inspired Harmony Program (see link for more information): organize concerts and events, create and disseminate communication, and coordinate with school staff. • Co-facilitate events for up to 1100 people • Supervise daily programming: assist teachers with their instruction, track and follow up on student behavior, observe teachers and deliver action-oriented feedback • Organize… Show more Harmony Assistant • Coordinate the day to day logistics of the before school El-Sistema inspired Harmony Program (see link for more information): organize concerts and events, create and disseminate communication, and coordinate with school staff. • Co-facilitate events for up to 1100 people • Supervise daily programming: assist teachers with their instruction, track and follow up on student behavior, observe teachers and deliver action-oriented feedback • Organize bussing and catering • Create and translate program materials into Spanish and interpret at live events

• AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow (Harmony Program Coordinator)

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  St Paul, Minnesota, United States • Participated in year-long year of service as Harmony Program Coordinator with AmeriCorps VISTA • Organized logistics of after school violin program Harmony • Served as classroom support and substitute teacher • Hired on as staff at end of AmeriCorps year



Inner View

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Violin Teacher

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Teach private lessons at City of Lakes after school lessons program; students range from grades 3-8; Suzuki books 1-3



Songs with Sarah

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Violin Teacher

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Teach private Suzuki lessons to students at a studio in Southwest Minneapolis.



Heifetz International Music Institute

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Concert Operations Assistant

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Staunton, Virginia, United States • Work closely with Heifetz Institute leadership in planning daily concerts • Liaise with vendors for outdoor concert series • Work in tandem with Stage Manager to ensure appropriate staffing for all events • Work alongside Front of House Coordinator and Multimedia Team manager to ensure all aspects of concert production are in place



Self-employed

• Private Violin Instructor

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Operate studio of 10 private violin students of ages ranging 7-12 w/ levels ranging from beginner to intermediate. Primarily use Suzuki pedagogy - currently operating online and in person. Limited space for new students.



Instant Request DJ Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Disk Jockey

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  •Coordinates with wedding planners, caterers, and photographers to create smooth transitions between wedding events •Emcees wedding ceremonies and processions •DJs wedding dances and after parties •Creates custom playlist for each event



Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area • Led beginning guitar classes for students ages 10-17 • Lived in cabins with campers from 7th-9th grade and provided emotional support • Assisted campers with orchestra excerpts, solo pieces, and other musical concepts • CPR certified and trained in basic safety procedures



Associated Students of the University of Puget Sound (ASUPS)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Programmer

  • Jun 2016 - May 2018

  Tacoma, WA • Coordinated staff, faculty, students, caterers, and outside speakers to plan workshops throughout the 2017/2018 school year • Managed budget of $20,000 • Recruited well known speakers such as Robin DiAngelo, Alok Vaid-Menon and Eddie’ Moore • Awarded prestigious leadership position that organizes public events focusing on privilege, whiteness, and cultural competency