Javante Smith
Public Administration Bilingual
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EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
DePaul University New Horizons Orchestra, Violinist, January 2017—Present
Trained and skilled in Piano and Harp instruments for fifteen years combine d
Voice Over Artist, ‘Real ID’, ‘National Donor Sabbath’, Secretary of State Jesse White
Proficient in Google Suites, Microsoft Word Perfect, Outlook, Office and SAP Digital Business Software ; typing 35 wpm
Moderately proficient in Spanish and Chinese
speakin g
Voiceover and commercial radio artist, Stewart Talent Agency 2006-2009
Certification: Illinois State Board of Education
Substitute Teaching K-12th grade, all areas
2011-201 3
Trained in Garageband production and house music
vocal recording, 2011- Present
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Art s
St. Mary of-the Woods College
Chicago Chinese Mandarin Center, Foreign
Language
2019, 2020
Foreign Exchange Program
Providence University, Republic of China, Taiwa n
199 4
Chicago Defender Youth Reporter,
1990-1992
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White November 2010-September 2022 Managerial Assistant I V
• Process paperwork for Embassy staff and consulates to obtain their State Drivers’ licenses; this involves a series of responsibilities including a vision and a written test; stamping and filing paperwork, and operating an eye and vision test machine
• Speak either Spanish or Chinese languages for purposes of translation with consulates when and if necessar y
• Assist Literacy Program Manager in preparing reports and attending monitoring visits for Literacy Grant Managemen t
• Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which includes responsibility of daily operation; maintenance of office equipment: Xerox machine, fax, computers and printers, and coordinate communication with IT staf f Chicago West Community Music Center August 2017- Presen t Piano Teacher, Vocal Coach and Student Mento r
• Prepare students in sight reading music as preliminary to piano playing instruction
• Prepare high school vocal ensembles to sing effectively and properly through a series of ear training and vocal warm up exercises Elite Force Entertainment June 1997 – June 200 7
Social Director & Emcee
• Hosted a series of private and corporate events for local organizations and celebrities such as the Chicago Bulls and Eli’s Cheesecake
• Instructed basic interactive games and dance lessons for children and crowds of 150 – 1000 peopl e
Cook County Capital Planning and Policy Sept. 2000– June 200 9 Administrative Assistan t
• Addressed phones, performed data entry, monitored and stocked supply room
• Dispatched contracts, memorandums, and other documents to the appropriate departments
House of Blues Chicago March 1997-March 200 0
Public Relations Assistant, Restaurant Host
• Assisted performers and guests with dinner reservation s
• Welcomed, greeted and seated guests; answered phone s
• Updated scrapbook with pictures and upcoming concert information
• Performed(sung with choreography) original music for 500+ peopl e J S