Experience

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  Las Vegas Sail & Power Squadron

  • Instructor Development Chair

    • Jun 2020 - Present

    Trains volunteers to teach in the Las Vegas Sail & Power Squadron curricula.

  • Treasurer and Executive Board Member

    • Apr 2019 - Present

    Responsible for financial transactions and maintaining sound Squadron fiscal policy. Participates in Executive Board decisions related to the organizations's official mission of promoting Boating Education and Boating Safety on Lake Mead.

  • Official Instructor

    • Jan 2018 - Present

    Teaches US Coast Guard approved boating safety courses to new boaters and to experienced mariners seeking refresher training.

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  Clark County School District Adult Education

  • Las Vegas, NV

  • Volunteer Presenter: Job Readiness Training Workshops

    • Mar 2013 - Jun 2020
    • Las Vegas, NV

    Leads workshops in "Interview Skills: What to Wear, What to Bring, What to Say, What to Ask," "Create Your Own Elevator Introduction Speech" and "Interview Skills for Former Offenders;" sessions in practice interviewing and résumé critiques. Participated in Annual Job Fair activities as an exhibitor.

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  Hope for Prisoners

  • Las Vegas, NV

  • Interview Skills Trainer, Résumé Consultant

    • Apr 2016 - Dec 2018
    • Las Vegas, NV

    Interviewed Hope for Prisoners graduates to determine skills, education, training and experience prior to writing each a résumé which would be available as a printed document and as an uploadable file.Presented "Interval Skills: What to Wear, What to Bring, What to Say, What to Ask" in workshop format to participants in advance of their graduation from the Hope for Prisoners Leadership Training.

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  RLS Career Consulting, LLC

  • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

  • Owner and Certified Professional Résumé Writer

    • Nov 2012 - Dec 2018
    • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

    RLS Career Consulting, LLCAssisted clients in marketing to employers by creating winning résumés, by coaching clients in interview skills and by helping clients discover new careers using their transferrable skills.

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  Sirocco Flutes of Las Vegas

  • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

  • Music Director and Conductor

    • Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
    • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

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  Las Vegas Review-Journal

  • Las Vegas

  • Volunteer Presenter: JobSeekers Workshops

    • Oct 2011 - Jan 2017
    • Las Vegas

    Led workshops and seminars on Job Readiness including:-Interview Skills: What to Bring, What to Wear, What to Say, What to Ask-Create Your "Elevator Speech"-How to Speak to an Employer at a Career Fair

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  Offender Employment Specialist Training (a National Institute of Corrections curriculum)

  • Reno, Nevada Area

  • Volunteer Presenter

    • Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
    • Reno, Nevada Area

    Presented seminars to professional service providers on:Matching Former Offenders and Employers Interviewing Skills for Former Offenders: How to Answer THE QUESTION(s)

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  Desert Rose High School

  • Las Vegas, NV

  • Volunteer Presenter

    • Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Las Vegas, NV

    Presented workshops on résumé writing to students in high school diploma, GED and vocational training programs.

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  WRRP, Inc.

  • Las Vegas, NV

  • Job Developer

    • May 2011 - Oct 2012
    • Las Vegas, NV

    Assisted clients who live with disabilities find meaningful employment.

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  Nevada Re-entry Coalition

  • Presenter

    • 2011 - 2012

    Led workshops on how former offenders can speak positively to employers about their offense and period of incarceration.

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  Las Vegas Philharmonic

  • Principal Flutist and Soloist

    • Jul 1997 - May 2006

    Served as Principal Flutist and Soloist

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  University of Nevada, Las Vegas

  • Las Vegas, NV

  • Full Professor (Retired)

    • 1974 - 2006
    • Las Vegas, NV

    Taught undergraduate, masters, doctoral level students in classroom and individual settings. Teaching excellence recognized by UNLV Distinguished Teaching Award and UNLV Alumni Student-Focused Award. Courses taught included Applied Flute, Music Theory, Music Appreciation (Comparative Arts). Teaching always involved referencing other artistic disciplines for context and comparisons. Served as Department Chair, Graduate Council Chair, Sabbatical Leave Chair; Member of University Planning Council. Student achievements include appointments to orchestras, university and public school posts, and Carnegie Hall debuts.

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  Las Vegas Flute Club

  • Founder

    • 1980 - 2005

    Organized local flutists, drafted Articles of Incorporation, served as first President of the organization.

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  Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra

  • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

  • Principal Flutist and Soloist

    • Sep 1980 - Jun 1997
    • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

    Served as Principal Flutist, Soloist and Personnel ManagerServed orchestra members as Chair of the Las Vegas Symphony Players Committee (1994-1997). Assisted in the negotiations for the first Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Musicians Union of Las Vegas (Local 369) and the LVSO.

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  Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Flutist

    • 1972 - 1973
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Performed in more than 200 concerts in the Greater Baltimore area and throughout Maryland. Recorded with pianist Leon Fleischer, toured along the eastern seaboard, performed in Carnegie Hall.

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  Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

  • Annapolis, MD

  • Principal Flutist and Soloist

    • Sep 1967 - Dec 1971
    • Annapolis, MD

    Performed as Principal Flutist and Soloist

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  United States Naval Academy Band

  • Annapolis, MD

  • Principal Flutist and Soloist

    • Aug 1967 - May 1971
    • Annapolis, MD

    Performed as Principal Flutist and Soloist.