Experience

Oklahoma City Philharmonic

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Intern

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  -Independently and collaboratively managed multiple internal and external projects simultaneously for Society of Strings Adult String Ensembles, Young Musicians Competition, Youth Concerts, Guest Artist Masterclasses, Open Rehearsals, and other community engagement events. -Engaged the community with email campaigns and newsletters, webpage creation/management, reservations and registrations, and data analysis. -Utilized Constant Contact, WordPress, DiviBuilder, NinjaForms, Google Campaigns and Analytics, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace. Show less



N&C Music, LLC

• Oklahoma, United States

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  N&C Music, LLC is a music company focused on supporting performing arts programs and advocating for music education throughout the state of Oklahoma. We, as a team, design marching band shows, arrange music, create and foster relationships with band directors, composers, and other industry professionals. Within this role, I have marketed our marching band shows, developed educational materials, created financial budgets and accounting ledgers, created contracts and informational documents relating to our services, utilized team workspace services to ensure efficient communication, recruited team members, defined, assigned, and expanded roles, and more. -Managed a design team to create comprehensive marching band award-winning productions including 3rd at OBA State Competition and High Visual Award. -Launched new marketing initiatives and launched a custom handmade batons division to partner with Ada Music Center and the following universities: OCU, TU, SWOSU, NSU, and NWOSU. -Organized legal and tax filings with the IRS and Oklahoma Secretary of State, wrote contracts for clients and subcontractors, and managed financial ledgers for the company. Show less



Texoma Marching Arts and Leadership Academy

• Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States

• Band Leadership Staff

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Technology and Logistics Coordinator, Sound Engineer, and Band Leadership Instructor Band Leadership Staff, Logistics and Technology Coordinator, Sound Engineer -Collaborated with the Band Leadership Team to teach music, choreography, and drill formations while implementing marching technique and performance fundamentals. -Designed and implemented leadership curriculum to the Band Leadership/Drum Major students with emphasis on individual development/reflection, strength assessments, and team-building activities. -Assisted with other camp activities and technologies for instruction throughout the week to enhance student experiences. -Helped organize transportation for students to travel back and forth between rehearsal sites. Show less



Blanchard Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  -Observed and coordinated with cooperating teachers to improve personal and teaching skills, classroom management, and implementation of instruction at all levels. -Facilitated collaborative instruction for individual and small group lessons on various wind instruments, music theory, contest preparation, and concert repertoire selection for beginning, middle, and high school bands. -Engaged with students by adapting the daily drill exercises to target specific musical skills. -Independently started and taught a beginning sixth grade student to play the trumpet using a method book and other resources to catch them up to the main beginning class by the end of the semester. Show less



Yukon High School

• Yukon, Oklahoma, United States

• Marching Band Instructor

  • May 2021 - Mar 2023

  -Collaborated with the entire band staff to coordinate the design and instruction of a marching band show while independently and collaboratively teaching marching and music fundamentals. -Assessed and provided feedback to address full ensemble music and visual components, provided section reinforcement to low brass and drum major conducting and leadership development, and attended all marching competitions. -Engaged with students and parents on a daily basis to develop confidence and trust. Show less



Wanda L. Bass School of Music

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

• Outside Talent Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Jan 2023

  I bridge and foster connections between community members and student musicians to provide live entertainment for events. I fulfill the requests of clients by communicating with music professors and booking student musicians to ensure that the client will be exceptionally satisfied. -Coordinated and booked student musicians to perform at over 70 events for various organizations including the Inasmuch Foundation, OKC Community Foundation, and Governor’s Ball. -Managed a roster of 54 musicians to match appropriately to relevant client requests and raised over $12,000 in student revenue. -Utilized Microsoft Office and Google Workspace to organize data and compose professional communication with clients, students, and faculty. Show less



Music for All

• United States
• Musicians
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Education & Advocacy Fall Intern

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  -Managed projects in the following areas: Adjudicator & Clinician Contracts/Payroll, Awards Management, Data Design & Analysis, and Interdepartmental and External Communication and Collaboration. -Assisted with projects for various programs such as Advocacy in Action, Affiliate Regional Music Festivals, Bands of America, Music for All National Festival, and Summer Symposium. -Performed logistical roles at four BOA shows such as Warm-Up Manager in Newark, DE, Field Entry in St. Louis, MO and San Antonio, TX, and Staff for the Grand National Championships in Indianapolis, IN. Show less



PARKVIEW ADVENTIST ACADEMY

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Director

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

  I taught band, choir, and elementary general music to students grades 1-12. I previously taught only band and choir, however, due to COVID-19, I have had to adapt by adding the general music course for students. I collaborate with other teachers and administrators to provide a positive learning environment for students. I have created lesson plans for three different sections (1st-4th General Music, 5th-6th General Music, and 7th-12th Choir), engaged in adaptable musical activities, sought out and implemented music education resources, learned to utilize Google Classroom, assigned projects and created rubrics, prepared repertoire for students, communicated with administration and other teachers, and more. -Taught band, choir, and two elementary general music classes to serve over 60 students grades 1-12 while adapting to the effects of the pandemic to support continuous learning and positive reinforcement. -Created lesson plans, conducted programming, and organized two concerts each semester for each music program while maintaining a private studio in piano, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. -Managed a team of three music teachers to teach, collaborated with concert planning and execution, and coordinated scheduling with administration, teachers, and community members. Show less



Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

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

• Department Supervisor

  • May 2018 - Jun 2022

  SFHH Oklahoma City (formerly White Water Bay - OKC). I began as a Retail/Rentals Team Member, was promoted to Department Lead in September 2018, and was promoted to Department Supervisor in May 2021. I have engaged with customers by answering questions, directing guests to locations around the park, and addressing any customer issues/complaints, food service by taking orders, filling orders, following proper kitchen protocols, and delivering exceptional results, retail service by utilizing POS, handling cash, marketing/promoting products, and stocking/taking inventory, and leadership by assisting supervisors to help other team members, promoting a teamwork-oriented environment, and developing relationships with other departments. Show less



Carl Albert High School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marching Band Instructor

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  Marching Band Instructor under Ms. Diana Williams specializing in Brass and Conducting Pedagogy. I assist with leading music sectionals with all instrumental and guard sections, learning and programming the electronic mixer and front ensemble equipment, organizing logistics for rehearsals and contests, developing the leadership team with encouraging positive interactions with band members, creating positive relationships with the students, parents, and community members, and more. Marching Band Instructor under Ms. Diana Williams specializing in Brass and Conducting Pedagogy. I assist with leading music sectionals with all instrumental and guard sections, learning and programming the electronic mixer and front ensemble equipment, organizing logistics for rehearsals and contests, developing the leadership team with encouraging positive interactions with band members, creating positive relationships with the students, parents, and community members, and more.