SHIRLEY MANUEL.
Address : ****, *******, *** ********, *****, Pune – 60.
Mob- 904-***-****
E-mail – *************.*****@*****.***
Introduction
An individual who has music as an identity, a Commerce graduate, is motivated and passionate about work and dedicates long hours to get the best results and shows versatility with instruments. Determined and a believer of turning dreams into reality. Experience in teaching and training students in instrumentals and vocals, at Rebecca Music Academy (Co-Owner) and Ssams school of Music (Owner)
, practical and theory examinations for Trinity College London, with an aim to bring the best out of everyone. Currently working at WhiteHat Jr as a Teacher Success Head for Music.
Career Objectives
Willing to work with a reputed company with a challenging and creative professional environment with honesty and sincerity, which will help me to apply my knowledge and utilise my skills in the organization.
Major Achievements
● Successfully managed and organised events for Rebecca Music Academy – 2008, 2010, 2013 & 2015
● Won the TCL (Trinity College London) best candidate award from Pune, Maharashtra, India for Grade 5 Electronic Keyboard – December 2010.
● Recorded an album, audio and video, named ‘Namahparammangala’ which has popular Christian religious songs/hymns played on the Grand Piano – June 2012. SHIRLEY MANUEL.
Address : 1004, Blanche, OVO Lushlife, Undri, Pune – 60. Mob- 904-***-****
E-mail – *************.*****@*****.***
● Performed at the ‘Young Talent’ concert series organized by the Stop Gaps Cultural Academy held at Experimental theatre, NCPA, Mumbai, India – July 2013.
● Winner of Con Brio, the all-India John Gomes Memorial Piano competition – August 2014.
• Was selected as one of the six pianists in India for an intensive mentorship program under Parvesh Java and Mark Troop – In Good Form (Piano performance and music education).
Education
● Academic – Bachelor of Commerce, Pune University (2012) - TOEFL score 103 of 120 (November 2015)
● Languages – Completed A2 level in German language from Goethe Institute, Pune
(2011)
● Music – Completed first two exams in Indian Classical Singing, Gandharva Maha- Vidyalaya, Pune (2000 & 2001)
- Associate of Trinity College, London (ATCL) with Merit in Piano(2012)
- Grade 8 Electronic Keyboard, TCL with Merit (2013)
- Grade 8 Classical Guitar, TCL (2015)
● Professional courses – Completed two years diploma in Interior Designing from INIFD, Pune, Maharashtra, India. (2013-2015)
Computer skills
● Microsoft Word
● Microsoft Excel
● Microsoft Powerpoint
● AutoCad
● Google Sketchup
● Music Notation softwares
SHIRLEY MANUEL.
Address : 1004, Blanche, OVO Lushlife, Undri, Pune – 60. Mob- 904-***-****
E-mail – *************.*****@*****.***
Work experiences
● (2007- 2008)
Part-time music teacher at Magarpatta city public school
-Taught students from the age of 2 to 14 years.
-Prepared lessons for students of each level.
-Organised and trained students for events and Annual days in school. -Trained junior and senior choirs for school and inter- school competitions.
● (2007- 2009)
Performing Pianist at Deccan Rendezvous Hotel (Twice a week) - Performed various Pop songs, arranged Bollywood songs and performed them.
- Performed Western Classical pieces
- Performed for various celebrities and music maestros including Pandit ShivKumar Sharma, Dr. L Subramaniam, Dr. Shreeram lagoo, Dr. Mohan Agashe, (Singer) Vaishali Samant
Employment
● Assistant Director (Co-Owner) and Teacher at Rebecca Music Academy and Owner at Ssams school of Music.
- Teaching Piano, Classical Guitar, Plectrum Guitar, Theory of Music, Music History and Appreciation, Electronic Keyboard, and training in Voice.
- Successfully training students for theory and practical examination for Trinity College London from levels Initial to performance Diplomas.
- Organised and managed four successful events for the Rebecca Music Academy – arranged Bollywood songs, English pop songs and western classical music for Guitar, Piano and Keyboard, held
auditions and selected choir members, trained them for two events for the academy.
SHIRLEY MANUEL.
Address : 1004, Blanche, OVO Lushlife, Undri, Pune – 60. Mob- 904-***-****
E-mail – *************.*****@*****.***
- Having experience of more than 17 years in teaching and training students of various age groups for events/concerts and Trinity college London examinations, both Practical and Theory.
• Teacher Success Head – Music at WhiteHat Jr (29th April 2021 till present)
− Managing a growing team of Teacher success managers and leads.
− Directly developing and overseeing creation of training materials for music teachers to ensure every class delivers delight to the student
− Developing and implementing a clear teacher upskilling process which will allow tutors to upskill themselves
− Working on events / webinars / learning resources to inspire and motivate the teacher community
− Having Hands-on approach to understanding gaps in the teacher learning and class delivery and make changes proactively to address them
Additional Information
● Alto singer in the ‘Bel Canto’ choir (2006 – 2009)
● Alto singer in ‘the Poona Musicale’ choir - 2006
● Keyboardist at Methodist Marathi Church, Pune – was the youngest keyboardist in 125 years church history - (2009-2011)
● Organist at Oldham Methodist Memorial Church, Pune (2015 to Present) Master classes with
● Dr. Fareed Curmally (Mumbai)
● Dr. Kedarnath Awati (Pune)
● Mrs. Blossom Mendonca (Mumbai)
● Mr. Suhrud Athavle (Vienna)
● Mr. Parvesh Java (Mumbai)
● Mr. Mark Troop (London)
● Mr. Paul Stewert (Canada)
● Ms. Marialena Fernandes (Vienna)
SHIRLEY MANUEL.
Address : 1004, Blanche, OVO Lushlife, Undri, Pune – 60. Mob- 904-***-****
E-mail – *************.*****@*****.***
Personal Details
● Languages – English, Hindi, Marathi and Level A2 German.
● Nationality – Indian
● Religion – Protestant Indian
● Marital Status - Single
● Strengths - Leadership Oriented, Teaching skills, Co-operative and Self- motivated, Good Team Work.
Hobbies
● Listening to music, watching movies, playing Tennis, Driving, Interior designing.