RESUME

Summary: Jazz pianist/musician, music producer and fashion designer with a passion for improvisation, collaboration and creative experimentation seeks a new challenging summer 2023 internship that will allow me to grow and develop current and new skills. Exceptional project manager; self-directed and highly creative.

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Education/Awards

●  Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, Appleton, WI - Third year student in the Bachelor of Musical Arts program with a jazz and improvisation emphasis and a concentration in fashion and entrepreneurship (Anticipated graduation: May 2024)

●  Voodis Collective: pitched and received a $10,000 grant to lead/manage an on-campus co-op dedicated to creative collaboration and art, music and fashion production.

●  Headwaters IB High School, Austin TX — Graduated 2020 - 4.0 GPA

●  Headwaters School Distinction in Music Award — 2019

●  Berklee School of Music’s Award for Outstanding High School Soloist — 2019

●  Headwaters School Honor Roll— 2016-2020

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Music Experience/Projects

Founder/Creative Director for Voodis Creative Collective, 2020-present

Resident Life Advisor for Voodis House, 2022-present

Conceptualize and produce two hip hop/jazz fusion albums. Design and create a clothing line utilizing embroidery and upcycling, coordinated and designed fashion shows, set up gigs and performed, serve as creative director and project manager, promote and manage a brand and help artists bring their ideas to fruition.

Serve as Resident Life Advisor, treasurer and house manager for Voodis House Co-Op on Lawrence Campus. Oversee management of music/sound equipment purchase and maintenance, meal planning/groceries, home cleaning/maintenance schedule for 15 residents. Cook meals and organize/coordinate on-site concerts/shows and other events.

Creator/Project Manager for five jazz albums, 2017- present  

Initiate, organize, arrange, perform piano and serve as distributor, producer and lead promoter for three jazz albums. Managed music project from start to finish and collaborated with seven peers. Successfully placed albums with all major streaming services.

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Performer/Jazz Pianist, 2016- present    

Seek out/book opportunities to regularly perform at Austin, TX, Asheville, NC, and

Appleton, WI area restaurant, cafes, and galleries as a solo jazz pianist and in jazz combos. 

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Student & Mentor/Private Piano Lessons, 2009-present   

Began classical lessons starting at 8 years old, and began studying jazz at 15. Lessons focus on technical skills, transposition, improvisation and repertoire. Continue to seek out new mentors/learn new musical styles. Have studied closely with Bill Carrothers, Luther Allison, Dan Redner, and many more.

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Teaching Assistant, Advanced & Beginner Middle School Jazz Band, 2017-2020    

Conducted MS Jazz band at Winter Concert, Headwaters School. Taught 6th-8th graders how to read music, understand music theory, and provide feedback on solos, as well as implement lesson plan and provide mentorship to both regular and advanced jazz bands.

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Delegate to Tanzania, Experiment in International Living, 2019    

Chosen to participate in an immersive homestay language and cultural study in Tanzania; funded through a self-generated Go Fund Me Campaign. Projects included producing music with local musicians and leading a music project with peers and agricultural work.

Pianist/Scholarship Recipient, Brevard Jazz Institute ~Brevard Music Center, NC  2016-2020

Auditioned for, practiced and performed in jazz combos, big bands; participated in individual lessons and received mentoring from nationally-known professional musicians including Michael Dease, David Sanborn, Ulyssess Owens Jr., Luther Allison and more. Performed in the Western North Carolina area and had master classes with guest artists.

Competitor, Texas Music Educators Association Music Competition, Austin, TX, 2015    

Competed in a Texas Music competition, won best Jazz Band as a pianist for performances of Caravan, Chameleon and Take the “A” Train.   

Work Experience  (partially funding my college tuition to supplement scholarships) 

Marketing & events/mobile embroidery Intern, New York Embroidery Studio, New York, New York, June-September 2022

Drove a mobile embroidery studio/truck throughout New York City, managing and coordinating on-site embroidery pop ups at special events and employee events. Responsibilities included overseeing embroidery process, operating a model ABC123 machine, customer service, financial management, marketing, scheduling, social media promotion and general office and marketing admin. duties. Clients included Urban Outfitters, Spotify and the US Open.

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Board Member/Engineer SOL Studios, Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, Appleton, WI     2020-present

Train and mentor students and musician groups on how to use music studio equipment, help manage budgets and promote and book events at this student-led studio.

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Customer Service/Receptionist, Lawrence University's Wellness Center, 2020-present

Help guests check in, manage laundry and clean facilities, answer questions about facilities and problem-solve. Assist with COVID testing.

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Waiter and Host, Thai Fresh, Austin, TX, 2018-2021    

Served customers at this highly popular nationally-recognized Austin restaurant. Responsibilities included food marketing, customer service, and shift scheduling.  Additionally, working at and cleaning the mobile food trailer, stocking inventory and general duties as assigned.  

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Event Assistant/Customer Service Representative, Austin, TX, 2016-2020

Work for Spoon & Co. vegan catering, Lifeway Kefir and Gati vegan ice cream serving food, helping customers and promoting products at special events.  

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Communications Intern (paid) Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX, 2016   

Assisted communications department: created presentations, organized office, and made a film about campus life using drone technology for one of the oldest Historically Black College & Universities (HBCU) in Texas. 

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Lifeguard, City of Austin/Lifeguard and Lifeguard for Hire/Dog Walker & Babysitter  2014-2018 

In charge of the safety of children and adults at Austin pools. Enforced rules, performed opening and closing duties, scheduled shifts and performed a save on an infant.  Babysat Headwaters school, camp and neighborhood children ages 5-1; cared for pets in my neighborhood while their owners were traveling.

Leadership/Community Activities

• Founder/Co-President/Treasurer - Voodis Artists Collective - 2020–present

• Board Member/Engineer - Sounds of Lawrence (SOL) Recording Studio, Lawrence University, 2020-present    

• Member, Headwaters School Chapter/National Honor Society,  2016-2020

• Mentor, Headwaters Peer Leadership Program & Member, Community Leaders Program, 2016-2020     

• Delegate, Headwaters Chapter of Model United Nations, 2016-2019     

• Volunteer/fundraiser, Mobile Loaves & Fishes for the Austin Homeless, 2013-2016  

     References available upon request.