Education
College St. Olaf College, Northfield MN
Bachelors of Art in Music & Spanish
Honors: Academic Regent's Scholarship, Melius Music
Scholarship
Relevant Coursework: Many Spanish Courses, Arts Management,
Economics, Statistics, Music History, Music Acoustics, Music
Theory, Aural Skills, Electronic Music
High School
DeLaSalle High School, Minneapolis MN
2002-2006
Honors: Distinguished Scholar (graduated in top 10 of class),
ACT 32, National Honors Society, Senior Award (Spanish), High
Honor Roll
skills
Languages
Spanish - I have done extensive document translation work for
a prominent Twin Cities financial benefit firm for the past
three summers (Spanish to English). I also translated clips
that radio host Lauren Rico recorded for the use of 89.7
Classical South Florida.
Technological Skills
Google Documents, Music Master, All Microsoft Office, Fruity
Loops Studio 9, Logic 8, Garage Band, Audacity, Reason,
Sibelius, various recording/dj mixers, and Internet.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Developed business management skill and responsibility
through self-created lawn business. Managed marketing, bid
process, billing, AR, and equipment maintenance. Active
communication skill with clients, both in person and over the
phone. Required planning and organizational skills that have
since been enhanced by coursework in economics and arts
management. Received a St. Olaf entrepreneurial Finstadt
Grant in 2009 to set-up a business for the composition and
sale of Latin instrumentals to artists (Nota Alta Music).
Creativity
Cultivated through the diversity of environments, people, and
cultures encountered in life. Inspired by an array of
exceptional teachers and role models.
Classically-Trained Violinist
Inspired by a passion for music and renowned coaches Mary
West, Cindy Marvin, Peter McGuire, and Charles Gray.
Exposure to numerous musical genres has developed a firm
foundation in music theory and music history, a sharp ear,
and an innate love for music. Life skills learned through
the violin include planning, organization, patience,
confidence, and self-motivation.
Employment
Minnesota Public Radio - Performance Today Intern (Classical)
St. Paul, MN
June 2010 - Present
Description: Responsible for auditioning and logging concert
material into the MusicMaster database. Assist engineers with
the preparation of live concert audio for broadcast and with
the recording of in-studio performances. Develop scripts for
broadcast.
Minnesota Orchestra Association - Summer Tent Staff
Minneapolis, MN
July 2006 - August 2008
Description: Enhanced the experience of patrons attending
concerts and events through the serving of beverages and
maintenance of the plaza square. As a lead, managed the cash
register while interacting with guests and assumed
responsibility for inventory and money.
Self-Operated Lawn Service - Lawn Care Provider
Minneapolis, MN May
2001 - August 2007
Description: Organized neighborhood yard-care business.
Target-market promotion - identified key market segments and
developed advertising program, attracted clientele, and
created schedules to keep organized. Developed sustainable
business model with high retention and referral based on
satisfied customers.
Extracurricular & Volunteer activities
Holy Rosary (ESL Classes) June
2010 - Present Volunteer at local church to assist with
adult ESL program. Converse extensively in Spanish, register
new members, update technology, and provide support for
teachers.
R.O.G. (Reaching Our Goals)
2008
Mentored Latino youth from Northfield. Supervised youths in
academic and personal development. Provided support as a
positive role model.
Lirica Chamber Ensemble June
2010 - Present
Violinist in a local string chamber group that was formed in
2009 and predominantly consists of former members of the St.
Olaf Orchestra.
St. Olaf Orchestra
2006-2010
Violinist in the top orchestra at St. Olaf. Annual week-long
U.S. tour. Two week tour to Spain in 2008.
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