Experience

Washington Revels

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Executive Director of Washington Revels, an arts, history and cultural organization in MD. Launched Diverse Voices: A Juneteenth Celebration, the first regional Juneteenth festival in the DMV that focuses on incorporating local history, in partnership with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Executive Director of Washington Revels, an arts, history and cultural organization in MD. Launched Diverse Voices: A Juneteenth Celebration, the first regional Juneteenth festival in the DMV that focuses on incorporating local history, in partnership with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture.



Music Beyond Measure

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Director

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2022

  Founded Music Beyond Measure (MBM) to create unique music programs to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and individuals suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develop healthy coping mechanisms to aid in the recovery process. Using a group-centered format, MBM programming promotes a co-creative environment that seeks to support each person during his/her trauma recovery. Developed an innovative music curriculum designed specifically for trauma survivors. Creates programs that are designed to aid in the recovery of trauma survivors while promoting community awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and PTSD. Partners professional artists with trauma survivors to create artistic projects Developed overall operating and programmatic budget for the organization and set future budget goals Designed an evaluation process for measuring success of the program Show less



JCC on the Palisades

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partnership Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Managed the Music Discovery Partnership between the Englewood Public School District and the Thurnauer School. Worked closely with the Young People’s Chorus @ Thurnauer, one of two satellite programs of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City Worked closely with the Executive Director to expand existing program offerings, develop arts education initiatives with district personnel, and explored creative ways of integrating the arts into the classroom. Developed relationships with district administrators, principals, teachers and parents to garner support for the program. Created opportunities for partnerships with other district schools and possible program funders. Worked with the Development Director to apply for grants and create fundraising opportunities for the partnership. Supervised teaching artists and suggested ways to improve engagement in the classroom and developing curriculum to suit the needs of different types of students Planned and managed a special program called “Chamber Music Express” that brought professional musicians into the classroom for a live music and arts education residency. Organized a retreat for teachers and musicians to jointly create curriculum based on what students learned throughout the school year. Created and managed the budget for the program as well as payroll for teaching artists and special programs Planned concerts and outreach initiatives to highlight the program and recruit new students Redesigned the registration and scholarship process to ensure 100% enrollment Worked with the Director to hire new teaching faculty as well as administrative staff Managed the evaluation process to ensure that teachers had rubrics to properly evaluate each student according to NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards in Music Show less



Jazz House Kids, Inc.

• Vocal Jazz Ensemble Instructor

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

  Taught a vocal jazz master class for teens ages 14-18. Students learned about the elements of jazz singing, forms, harmonic progressions, jazz improvisation, jazz styles, jazz history and they developed more advanced listening skills. Students were asked to analyze song forms, stylistic and expressive elements of various jazz vocalists, and learned about solo transcription. Taught a vocal jazz master class for teens ages 14-18. Students learned about the elements of jazz singing, forms, harmonic progressions, jazz improvisation, jazz styles, jazz history and they developed more advanced listening skills. Students were asked to analyze song forms, stylistic and expressive elements of various jazz vocalists, and learned about solo transcription.



Young People's Chorus of New York City

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2013

  Developed and managed the first community chorus initiative in Washington Heights. Worked closely with school administrators, government officials and community partners to create performance opportunities for the chorus and was the primary point of contact for students, parents, and the community. Created and managed budgets for after-school and in-school programs, special projects, and new program initiatives Managed and evaluated organizational programs and developed streamlined processes for each program to run more efficiently Worked closely with the Development team to gather statistics for government reports and created grant reports for multiple foundation and corporate grantors Created a quarterly reporting process for management and two-year tracking of recipients of the Van Lier Fellowship Worked with the Development team to create a grant reporting calendar to keep track of application and reporting deadlines Worked with the Artistic & Production teams to plan and manage auditions, organizational events and concerts with performance venues such as the 92nd Street Y and Lincoln Center Served as the Volunteer Coordinator for special events and concerts. Simultaneously managed as many as 100 volunteers and coordinated specific roles for each person. Managed the completion of the YPC Tour booklet which highlighted and documented the international tours of the chorus to China, Sweden, and France Researched other companies and non-profit organizations to develop the YPC Affiliate program to manage existing and future YPC affiliates. Developed a system designed to expand the reach of the organization while setting up specific guidelines to ensure protection of the brand. Redesigned and streamlined the scholarship process for new and returning chorus members Managed special projects and provided detailed progress reports for the Board of Directors Prepared satellite school and affiliate program contracts Show less

• Partnership Coordinator

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

  Managed the Music Discovery Partnership between the Englewood Public School District and the Thurnauer School. Worked closely with the Young People’s Chorus @ Thurnauer, one of two satellite programs of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City Managed the Music Discovery Partnership between the Englewood Public School District and the Thurnauer School. Worked closely with the Young People’s Chorus @ Thurnauer, one of two satellite programs of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City



William Paterson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director - Music After School Program

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

  Worked closely with the Director of the Music After School Program, the WPU Music Department, the YMCA, and the Boys & Girls Club to provide supplemental music education to the Paterson Public School District Hired and managed teaching fellows, after-school coordinators, and additional project personnel as needed Produced outreach concert tours for William Paterson University music ensembles. Planned and coordinated concerts and community performance opportunities for MAS students Supervised classes and held training sessions for teaching fellows to improve classroom instruction. Helped teachers develop creative methods of engaging students to ensure that students understood the material. Worked with the Director and Executive Director to manage the budget, apply for grants, and coordinate special concerts for Paterson students. Planned and produced end-of-year concerts and marketing materials Developed a performance-based recruitment strategy to attract new students to the program Show less



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mentor & Administrator - CMS-Detroit

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Administrator for the MSU Community Music School (CMS) based in Detroit, MI. Liaison between the Michigan State University Jazz Studies Department, CMS and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to recruit new students, organize outreach initiatives, and coordinate community concerts Planned and coordinated outreach concerts to Detroit public schools Worked with MSU Professors to develop curriculum and learning expectations for each semester. Oversaw the yearly MSU Summer Jazz Camp, a one week jazz conservatory for beginning to advanced students on all instruments. Worked closely with the registrars at the East Lansing and Detroit, MI locations to plan the camp and encourage promotion and recruitment. One of the central organizers of the 2010 and 2011 MSU Jazz Spectacular and the Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival. Ensured that events were run according to schedule and was the point person for professional artists and competition participants Worked closely with the Associate Dean for Outreach and Engagement on planning future recruitment efforts and suggesting changes to the program to increase enrollment, retention, and community partnerships Managed community relations and provided performers for local events to ensure widespread visibility of the school Show less



Network Solutions

• Pakistan
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Technical Support Technician

  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2009

  Managed the night shift and provided senior-level technical support for the company e-commerce software. Provided telephone and online support using an online ticketing system and live chat. Resolved client issues and came up with quick, but effective solutions that solved the problem and satisfied the customer Trained new employees and developed internal and end-user documentation meant to streamline the learning process for employees and customers. Completed large-scale, time-sensitive projects as assigned and worked with departmental managers and company executives to prepare and disseminate training materials to customers about forthcoming software developments. Show less



TEKsystems

• Malaysia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internal Support Technician (Laclede Gas)

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Upgraded company hardware and software systems for Laclede Gas Co. Installed and configured department-specific software programs and ensured network & system security measures were properly implemented. Built and configured new systems to comply with company standards. Upgraded company hardware and software systems for Laclede Gas Co. Installed and configured department-specific software programs and ensured network & system security measures were properly implemented. Built and configured new systems to comply with company standards.



Quantum III Consultants

• United States
• Financial Services

• Technical Writer

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2006

  Facilitated diversity training programs and worked with the company CEO in the planning, scheduling, and development of training sessions Edited and developed training materials for diversity workshops with the City of Belleville and St. Clair County. Wrote all company letters and memos to be disseminated to city and county officials Facilitated diversity training programs and worked with the company CEO in the planning, scheduling, and development of training sessions Edited and developed training materials for diversity workshops with the City of Belleville and St. Clair County. Wrote all company letters and memos to be disseminated to city and county officials



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Motivational Speaker

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Volunteered with Call For Help, a shelter for recovering addicts and survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault. Conducted life skills training with shelter residents to assist in the recovery process. Spoke at several training conferences held for medical professionals in support of policy for identifying and assisting victims of domestic violence. Guest speaker at the “Young Men and Women of Excellence” youth program at University City High School in St. Louis, MO. Featured speaker at the 2003 “Surviving Through Inner Strength Awards Luncheon” in Miami, FL in support of corporate and community organizations working together to end domestic violence. Visiting poet at The Franciscan University in Clinton, Iowa. Featured on the “St. Louis Woman” talk show on City TV 10 in St. Louis, MO. Show less



NCI, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Network Security Specialist - Mobile Team/Firewall Administration

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2005

  Provided network and system security support to the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) for Army, Naval, and Air Force bases. Wrote and updated company continuity materials Researched and developed new policies and processes for network security systems Configured and installed new network protection systems and trained military and civilian security personnel on the use and maintenance of said systems. Detected and investigated possible network security incidents and vulnerabilities Show less



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications-Computer Systems Journeyman

  • Feb 1999 - Jun 2003

  Network Administrator/Manager and a Network Security Analyst for the US Air Force. Provided technical support to military and civilian personnel and worked with a team of technicians to upgrade the military classified network infrastructure Wrote system-specific training guides and continuity materials Assessed network vulnerabilities and advised network managers and engineers on appropriate preventative actions. Network Administrator/Manager and a Network Security Analyst for the US Air Force. Provided technical support to military and civilian personnel and worked with a team of technicians to upgrade the military classified network infrastructure Wrote system-specific training guides and continuity materials Assessed network vulnerabilities and advised network managers and engineers on appropriate preventative actions.



BCA Watson Rice LLP

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Intern

  • Oct 1997 - May 1998

  Served as a high school intern where I learned budgeting and accounting practices, attended area chapter meetings, and provided administrative support. Served as a high school intern where I learned budgeting and accounting practices, attended area chapter meetings, and provided administrative support.