Catherine John Email & Phone Number

San Rafael, Ca

▪ Initiate, plan and execute performing arts concert tours all around the world▪ Lead amateur performing arts ensembles on multi-day tours of destinations such as Québec, Hawaii, California, and the American South; coordinate tour logistics on the ground▪ Assist with website development and social media presence▪ Author articles for company blog and newsletters▪ Travel around the U.S. and Canada for client meetings, presentations, and pre-departure briefings, as well as airport… Show more ▪ Initiate, plan and execute performing arts concert tours all around the world▪ Lead amateur performing arts ensembles on multi-day tours of destinations such as Québec, Hawaii, California, and the American South; coordinate tour logistics on the ground▪ Assist with website development and social media presence▪ Author articles for company blog and newsletters▪ Travel around the U.S. and Canada for client meetings, presentations, and pre-departure briefings, as well as airport check-ins for groups▪ Attend and participate in industry conferences such as the American Choral Directors Association and the Association of California Symphony Orchestras▪ Manage air reservations and ticketing for all clients, using Amadeus GDS Show less

San Rafael, Ca

Current part-time teaching artist and special projects manager.Past responsibilities:▪ Taught violin to beginning and intermediate students grades 3 through 8▪ Developed and coordinated an after-school and Saturday program serving over 100 elementary and middle school students▪ Assisted in hiring of instructors, developed curriculum and materials, and purchased and maintained instrument fleet▪ Communication liaison among teachers, school staff, parents, students and… Show more Current part-time teaching artist and special projects manager.Past responsibilities:▪ Taught violin to beginning and intermediate students grades 3 through 8▪ Developed and coordinated an after-school and Saturday program serving over 100 elementary and middle school students▪ Assisted in hiring of instructors, developed curriculum and materials, and purchased and maintained instrument fleet▪ Communication liaison among teachers, school staff, parents, students and stakeholders (constant English-Spanish translation and interpretation)▪ Managed records and data with sensitivity and confidentiality▪ Responsible for all aspects of concert and program planning and production▪ Represented the organization at conferences on El Sistema music education at UC Berkeley in November 2012, Philadelphia in December 2012, and Los Angeles in February 2014 Show less

San Rafael, California, United States

▪ Coordinate San Rafael’s annual Day of the Dead celebration with an attendance of approx. 2,000▪ Lead monthly committee meetings▪ Manage publicity both print and online; appear on video/social media and radio to promote event▪ Liaise with vendors, artists, performers and volunteers▪ Fundraise with local businesses; work with Executive Director to plan and manage budget

San Francisco, California, United States

▪ Client intake and application preparation; written translation and verbal interpretation (Spanish and French)▪ Grant writing and grant application coordination for a $2.6 million budget organization▪ Website design and development

San Jose, California

▪ Taught mariachi singing, history and culture to three groups of elementary school students (seventy students total)▪ Assisted and consulted with elementary, middle and high school mariachi programs; provided violin, guitar, and singing instruction▪ Created a report including observations, analysis and recommendations for the entire mariachi education program

Charente, France

▪ Appointed official representative of the United States at the organization’s annual conference in Paris, January 2012; represent and promote the organization in world networks of youth music▪ “Rosa Vetrov” Festival of Youth Folk Music and Dance, July 2012: aided in all aspects of festival organization such as supervise youth participants, manage dorm and cafeteria activities, and coordinate transportation and concert logistics

Limerick, Ireland

▪ Closely studied the methodologies of El Sistema music education and engaged in practical teaching experience in a public “regeneration” school▪ Assisted in concert and program planning and production▪ Represented the organization at “Big Noise”, a joint project of Sistema Scotland and the Simón Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in Stirling, Scotland, June 2012

Cuernavaca, Mexico

▪ Founded the orchestra with Maestro Arturo Márquez, with the aim of providing local youth the opportunity to participate and grow musically in a high-level, all-state ensemble▪ Organized, supervised, and led rehearsals, concerts and trips for the orchestra ▪ Responsible for the musical development of the string section; taught sectionals, workshops, and private lessons ▪ Coordinated the orchestra’s participation in the “Festival Eurochestries” in Charente, France, August… Show more ▪ Founded the orchestra with Maestro Arturo Márquez, with the aim of providing local youth the opportunity to participate and grow musically in a high-level, all-state ensemble▪ Organized, supervised, and led rehearsals, concerts and trips for the orchestra ▪ Responsible for the musical development of the string section; taught sectionals, workshops, and private lessons ▪ Coordinated the orchestra’s participation in the “Festival Eurochestries” in Charente, France, August 2011http://www.osfun.mx/https://www.youtube.com/user/OrquestaFuegoNuevo Show less

Cuernavaca, Mexico

▪ Gave daily lessons in English language and literature to two groups of twenty ninth graders ▪ Gave daily lessons in English language to two groups of toddlers, ages one and two▪ Gave weekly lessons in music to fourteen groups ranging from ages one to eleven▪ Led co-curricular choir activity; responsible for the musical aspect of school-wide musical theater productions▪ Assisted biweekly rehearsals of co-curricular instrumental ensemble; provided musical accompaniment▪… Show more ▪ Gave daily lessons in English language and literature to two groups of twenty ninth graders ▪ Gave daily lessons in English language to two groups of toddlers, ages one and two▪ Gave weekly lessons in music to fourteen groups ranging from ages one to eleven▪ Led co-curricular choir activity; responsible for the musical aspect of school-wide musical theater productions▪ Assisted biweekly rehearsals of co-curricular instrumental ensemble; provided musical accompaniment▪ Responsible for classroom management and discipline, student evaluation, and curriculum design and development ▪ Assisted school librarian in processing and organizing bilingual media Show less

Novato, California

▪ Cultivated, maintained and managed an effective working partnership with overseas agents and local coordinators ▪ Supervised international college interns; developed program materials and online database; enhanced program quality ▪ Guided students, host families, and local coordinators through insurance claims, regulations and instructions; ensured compliance with U.S. Department of State paperwork requirements; coordinated flight information for overseas agents, students, host… Show more ▪ Cultivated, maintained and managed an effective working partnership with overseas agents and local coordinators ▪ Supervised international college interns; developed program materials and online database; enhanced program quality ▪ Guided students, host families, and local coordinators through insurance claims, regulations and instructions; ensured compliance with U.S. Department of State paperwork requirements; coordinated flight information for overseas agents, students, host families ▪ Managed student crises objectively and efficiently; responsible for 24-hour emergency assistance calls Show less

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Community Music, 1St Class Honours

Activities and Societies: UL Orchestra, Sing Out With Strings, Cruinniu, Trad Soc

Diploma, Advanced Studies; French Literature And Language

Activities and Societies: Youth Orchestra of l'Entre-Deux-Mers

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Romance Literatures, Music, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Pomona College Orchestra, Oldenborg Center for Modern Languages

Education record

Activities and Societies: Salamanca Youth Orchestra International Study Abroad Program

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: California Scholarship Federation, Varsity Soccer, J.V. basketball, orchestra