Dynamic and ambitious recent graduate eager to integrate education and professional experience into a challenging role with a progressive organization.  Talented performer and teacher, with real-world, hands on experience in the music industry.  Core competencies include:

 

Performing Arts

Technical Savvy

Creative Development

Music Instruction

Fund Development/Donor Relations

Superior Communication Skills

Marketing and Advertising

Proficient in Adobe/Windows/ MAC

Database Management

 

Education

 

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater - Bachelor of Music Performance

Minor in Arts Management, and Business Management

Undergraduate Research Grant - Selected perform at NCUR conference at UNC-Asheville in Asheville, NC

 

Professional History

 

A-R Editions, Inc./ Production Staff Member                                                                                   2008 to Present

   Work in a collaborative environment to create music projects for clients; utilize software programs to create printed music, ensure accuracy and interact with clients to interpret goals.

   Work as part of the production team to create music on deadlines for internal and external clients

 

Music Instructor, Performer, and Counselor                                                                                                             2007

   Contract Performer with Phoenix Rising Entertainment

 

Whitnall Marching Falcons/Music Assistant                                                                                                             2007

   Assisted Music Captain in teaching musical performance to students.

 

Wausau Conservatory of Music/Development Intern                                                                                         2007

   Drove development efforts to raise funds for the Music Program, created collateral materials to support events and fundraising campaign; leveraged strong creative and design skills to create advertising materials and edit website content to support development goals.

 

UW-Whitewater College of Arts and Communication/Publicity Assistant                                             2007

   Created promotional materials, wrote and distributed press releases, and designed program books for events.

 

UW-Whitewater Warhawk Band Camps  Summer                                                                                                      2005/2006

   As a Camp Counselor, facilitated music classes and rehearsals; designed music programs, interacted with students and other staff to create a fun and enriching environment for attendees.

 

Individual Saxophone Instructor                                                                                                                     2003 to 2007

   Provided comprehensive, one on one saxophone instruction to students of all levels and age groups.

 

 

UW-Whitewater Arts Media Center /Technical Computer Support                                         2005 to 2006

   Provided troubleshooting and resolution for students using the computer lab.

 

UW-Whitewater Recreation Center/Assistant                                                                                       2004 to 2006

 

 

 

 

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Dear <Name Here>,

 

 

 

Are you seeking a dynamic, ambitious and adaptable professional to join your team?  I am a recent college graduate with a degree in Music Performance, and am anxious to begin my career journey with a progressive and creative organization.  I have real-world, hands on experience in development, marketing, advertising and teaching, and am sure that I would be a valuable contributing member of your organization from day one.  Please accept this letter and my resume as application for the position of <position here>.

 

 

I have an excellent track record of cultivating business relationships and executing sales and marketing plans.  I am adaptable to a quickly changing environment, and have a sincere interest in learning about your organization, it s challenges, and how I can contribute to your success.

 

 

According to the job description for <position here>, you are seeking someone with the ability to <choose something from the job description here>.  I am well versed in <specific here> and know that I could be an integral member of your team.

 

 

I would like to be considered for a position with <organization here> in which someone of my background could make a contribution.  I will contact you within a week to arrange for an interview. Should you require any additional information, I can be contacted at the phone numbers listed above.