Travel Consultant
Resume:
Jeremiah Lewe West
Oviedo, FL 32765
adcpay@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
**** *** ********** ** ******, Lawrence, KS
Master of Music in Piano Performance
2007 Samford University, Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with an Emphasis in Piano Pedagogy
Cum laude
Bachelor of Arts in World Languages with majors in Spanish and French
Cum laude
2006 Estudio Sampere, Salamanca, Spain
Spanish language and culture student
2005 Centre Universitaire d’Études Françaises : Université Stendhal, Grenoble, France
French language and culture student
2005 Centro Lingüístico Conversa, Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Spanish language and Latin-American culture student
CERTIFICATIONS:
2013 New York City
Licensed Tour Guide
2012 Washington, D.C.
Licensed Tour Guide
2011 International Tour Management Institute
International Tour Director Certification
2007 Music Teachers’ National Association
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2011-Present Freelance Tour Manager, Tour Escort
Companies Represented: Collette, Premier World Discovery, Educational Discovery Tours, Perform America, Music Celebrations International, Bright Spark Travel
Tour Manager/Group Leader
Take diverse groups from all corners of the world on 10-15 day journeys throughout the world, approximately 15 countries and 30 states each year.
Accompany performing high school choirs, bands, and orchestras to various festivals and performances domestically, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World, and New Orleans Jazz Historical Park
2011-Present Globus Family of Brands
Tour Director
Travel Directing
oTake diverse groups from all corners of the world on 10-15 day journeys throughout the US and Canada
oProvide guiding services in Washington, D.C., Toronto, New York City, and throughout the western National Parks
2012-Present Cuba Foundation Representative (Various Foundations Represented)
Tour Manager/Group Leader
Lead groups of American travelers on cultural exchange and educational trips to Cuba
Provide a learning experience for American travelers and support for non-profit organizations in Cuba
2013-2016 Adventures by Disney
Adventure Guide
Escort families on luxury travel experience of 7-10 days to many destinations throughout Europe including England, France, and Germany
Work directly with vendors in multiple languages to provide services on behalf of our clients including private tours, VIP meals and experiences, and any other guest service needs
Provide meaningful commentary and stories on journeys between destinations regarding local history, culture, and trivia
2010-2011 Alabama School of Fine Arts
Artist Teacher of Piano
Studio Teaching
oTaught gifted high school students in Alabama, as well as students representing several other states and foreign countries
oHeld bi-weekly studio/musicianship class for piano majors
Class Piano
oDeveloped the class piano curriculum, conducted all sections of class piano, and tested proficiency for graduation
Music History
oDeveloped a comprehensive curriculum (spread across two years) to help students in their understanding of music and music literature
Collaboration
oAccompanied more than forty students on regular recitals and juries throughout the school year
2007-2009 The University of Kansas
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Studio Teaching
oTaught undergraduates (non-performance piano majors, etc.)
oServed on the jury undergraduate piano juries
oOrganized and facilitated the GTA (Graduate Teaching Assistant) Master class, in which students of the various GTAs would play on a monthly basis for two or three GTAs for performance experience and feedback
Class Piano
oOrganized syllabi and conducted all aspects of selected sections of class piano including repertoire, technique, harmonization, and transposition
oIn my first year established a new curriculum for class piano sequence
2008-2010 First Baptist Church, Topeka, KS
Organist and Pianist
Provided service music for traditional and contemporary worship services
Accompanied the chancel choir
Directed sectionals and the chancel choir from time to time
2009-2010 The Music Clubhouse, Lawrence, KS
Piano Instructor
Taught studio piano to students of all levels and abilities
2003-2011 Samford University Piano Preparatory Department
Summer Music Camp Faculty
Taught private piano, ensembles, music theory, and computer music (including an improvisation class)
Wrote curriculum for music theory and computer music classes
Assisted with the organization of activities, theory classes, ensembles and solo performances
Instructor
Taught music theory classes (elementary-advanced, ages 6-15)
oWrote and organized curriculum including theory, technique, history, and improvisation
Studio of private piano students (ages 6-18)
2005-2006 Samford University School of Performing Arts
Teaching Assistant
Organized/conducted class piano sessions in a supervised teaching environment
SERVICE:
2000-Present Misión Bautista Medical y Dental de Honduras
Accompanied medical and dental teams to Honduras and provided translation
services, taught music to mission teams, and worked with local children
2009-2010 Kansas Youth Chorale
Founding Board Member
With a board of twelve members, founding a non-profit chorale in which young singers can gain valuable musical experience with professional direction in the state of Kansas
2008-2010 Kansas Honors Program
Music Department Representative/ Pianist
Accompanied university dignitaries, including the University Chancellor and the Dean of Admissions and Vice-Provost and representatives to more than fifteen separate centers in the state of Kansas to honor the top ten percent of high school seniors in the state of Kansas
Performed musical selections at the afore-mentioned programs to represent the School of Music
HONORS / AWARDS:
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Kansas (2007, 2008)
Music scholarship, Samford University (2006)
John Howard Scholarship Medal, Samford University (2006)
Samford Study Abroad in France Scholarship (2005)
Academic Scholarship, Samford University (2002)
Flower’s Hospital Volunteer Scholarship (2002)
A. Earl Potts Scholarship, Samford University (2002)
Valedictorian, Northside Methodist Academy (2002)
Eagle Scout (1998)
PERSONAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Volunteer service, music, reading, swimming, sailing, SCUBA diving, triathlons, gourmet cooking, learning languages, movies, computers, technology, hiking, camping, photography
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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