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New York, New York, United States

Set-up and design proofs for business cards, letterhead, and other print materials. Create mockups of branded apparel or promotional items using InDesign and populate popup stores with product information. Compile and analyze clients’ past orders. Other administrative tasks as needed.

Greater New York City Area

Managed the archival collection, the creation and integrity of metadata in the Archives' databases. Trained and managed team of volunteers and interns on processing new accessions.Curated exhibits with the Director for the Bruno Walter Gallery. Created interactive touch screen exhibits for the Permanent Exhibit installation using Adobe Premiere and Bright Author. Realized nine digital exhibits on Google Arts & Culture from April to June 2020.Researched topics requested from by Philharmonic staff and outside researchers. Assisted researchers and students visiting the Archives, as well as those using the Digital Archives to research from home communicating by phone or email.Generated engaging content for the Archives’ social media accounts and coordinated related posts with the Social Media Committee. Cultivated the Digital Archives' "Daily Document" blog from March to June 2020.Edited digitized documents, sheet music, photographs, maps, and other visual media for wide range of use: social media, printed replicas, and publication in academic journals or books. Designed art and headers for the Digital Archives website and printed materials, including brochure and postcards, for distribution at conferences.Other administrative tasks as needed, such as copyediting Director's communications, processing invoices, maintaining office supplies, etc.

Greater New York City Area

East Lansing, Mi

Taught MUS 291: Foundations of Music Technology. Redesigned curriculum to fit needs of changing student demographic — freshmen entering with more advanced computer skills. Focused lessons on software and skills that would most benefit modern music students: advanced search techniques for library databases, resume building, music composition in Logic Pro X, music engraving in Finale 25.Monitor student work in the lab, troubleshooting music software, general computer usage, and printing issues. Set up sound equipment and assisted with technical needs during composition department concerts.Collaborated with Professor Alexis Bacon on interdisciplinary theatre project Shark: The Musical, attending weekly rehearsals and a weeklong workshop at Georgia State University. Composed new music for the show. Designed an interactive program in Max/MSP which allowed audience members to participate in music performance through iPads. Set up sound equipment and coached singers during rehearsals.

Greater New York City Area

Prepared scores and documents for digitization by examining the materials for information and handwritten markings and creating new records in the Archives’ databases. Maintained meticulous organization of archival materials.Collaborated with Assistant Principal Librarian Sara Griffin in creating an Excel catalog of all the library’s choral scores. Prepared over 170 boxes (218 cubic feet) of scores to be sent to offsite storage.For a period of three months (May to July) assisted in leading the digitization project until a suitable replacement for the Digitization Manager could be found. Trained new interns and drafted a manual for digitizing scores. Scheduled day-to-day work and oversaw project progress.

Vernon, Nj

Prepared worship music for two weekly Sunday services and one monthly Wednesday service. Revitalized music program by getting congregational support to repair a forgotten set of handbells and start a youth bell choir. Raised $2,200 through fundraising to make necessary repairs and buy new equipment. Planned and let rehearsals for weekly services with the choir and praise band as well as occasional outside performances, like the yearly Christmas concert.

Gave tours of campus including details about the degree requirements and course offerings, extracurricular activities, and the history of Westminster. Compiled and sent information packages to potential students and incoming freshmen. Answered questions, via email, phone, or in person, about what the school has to offer and the admission process. Assisted in the execution of student admission by leading auditioning students to their interviews, giving tours, and answering families’ questions. Took action during slow periods of the day to organize admissions information, file admitted student documents, and refill refreshments in the lobby.

Princeton, Nj

Private TutorMusicianship I, II, III, German I, IIHelped students strengthen ear-training, sight-singing, and basic keyboard skills. Assisted in analysis of classical forms (sonata, fugue, rondo) and part-writing examples. Spoke with students in German on vocabulary-specific subjects (going to the grocery store, family members, daily activities, etc.) for individual and in-depth practice.Embedded Music Theory TutorIntroduction to MusicianshipAttended one class per week. Held weekly group tutoring sessions to go over course materials. Scheduled private tutoring sessions with students who needed help with keyboard and sight-singing exercises.

Master Of Music, Music Composition

Activities and Societies: University Chorale, Electronic Music WorkshopExcellence in Diversity Awards “Students Making A Difference.

Bachelor Of Music, Music Theory And Composition

Activities and Societies: Westminster Concert Handbell Choir, Baccalaureate Honors Program, Chinese Music EnsemblePresidential Scholar.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Chorale, Women's Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Advanced Instrumental Ensemble (Flute.