Full Professional Resume can be found here.
Education
Work Experience
Research
Performance Experience
Applied Teachers
Skills
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, May 2022
- Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education, Magna Cum Laude, Distinction in Music, Honors Scholar
- Minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies
- Cumulative GPA: 3.802 (Updated March 1, 2021)
- Washington-Lee High School, Arlington, VA, June 2018
- Class Valedictorian
- National Honor Society
Work Experience
- James Madison University Recreation, March 2020-January 2022
- On-deck Manager
- Supervised Lifeguards on duty
- Top authority within the Aquatics Center while on duty
- On-call for any medical emergencies within the recreation center
- On-deck Manager
- Piercing Pagoda, May 2021-December 2021
- Part Time Keyholder
- Learned customer relations and sales skills to boost performance
- Tracked sales performance in four categories and frequently reflected upon this performance and ways to improve
- Part Time Keyholder
- James Madison University Recreation, May 2019-March 2020
- Lifeguard
- Watched over all participants in UREC aquatic facilities
- Provided aquatic and safety information to UREC participants
- Maintained Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR for the professional rescuer, and First Aid
- Lifeguard
- Arlington Public Schools Aquatics Management, May 2016-present
- Lifeguard and Head Lifeguard
- Maintained certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
- Learned professional etiquette in relationships with customers
- Used problem-solving skills to remedy issues with chemical imbalances in pool water
- Lifeguard and Head Lifeguard
- Arlington Public Schools Water Adventure Camp, August 2014, 15, 16, 17, 18
- Swimming and Diving Coach
- Helped supervise all operations during a transfer of ownership in August 2018.
- Taught springboard diving to kids of all levels, as well as beginning stroke development.
- Ensured all health and emergency forms were on file for campers before the beginning of new sessions
- Swimming and Diving Coach
- James Madison University College of Visual and Performing Arts Student Ambassador, January 2020-May 2020, March 2021-May 2021
- Recruitment aid in the CVPA
- Served as a point of contact for prospective students
- Volunteer Reading Buddy at Waterman Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA, September 2019-December 2019
- Read with second grade students in small groups
- Helped non-native English speakers develop English speaking skills further
Research
- "The Role of Nanxi Operatic Trends in the Yuan Dynasty on the Transition of Chinese Opera From Traditional to Present Day Forms," May 2019
- Submitted for review to the James Madison University Undergrad Research Journal
- "The Overlooked Flutes: Expanding the Repertoire for Alto and Bass Flutes," December 2021
- Submitted and approved as an Honors Thesis
Performance Experience
- JMU Concert Band, January 2021-May 2021, August 2021-December 2021
- Directed by Scott Rikkers (Jan-May) and Amy Birdsong (Aug-Dec)
- JMU Chamber Orchestra, August 2019- December 2019
- Directed by Foster Beyers
- JMU Symphonic Band, August 2018-May 2019, January 2020-May 2020, August 2020-December 2020
- Directed by Stephen Bolstad
- JMU Marching Royal Dukes, Fall 2018
- Directed by Scott Rikkers
- Washington-Lee High School Symphonic Band, August 2014-June 2018
- Directed by Alexander Robinson
- Washington-Lee High School Pit Orchestra, November 2017-February 2018
- Directed by Theresa Severin
- Washington-Lee High School Jazz Lab, September 2017-January 2018
- Directed by Alexander Robinson
- Washington-Lee High School Choirs Guest Soloist (Flute), September 2017-January 2018
- Directed by Theresa Severin
- Virginia Tech Honor Band, January 2017, 18
- 2017- Orange Hokie Band, Directed by Joseph Tornello
- 2018- Gold Hokie Wind Ensemble, Directed by Jonathan Caldwell
- Washington-Lee High School Marching Generals, August 2014-November 2017
- Directed by Alexander Robinson
- Washington-Lee High School Symphony Orchestra, January 2017-May 2017
- Directed by David Lunt
Applied Teachers
- Dr. Beth Chandler Cahill
- Dr. Troy Paolantonio, SSG US Army
- Suzette Niess
Skills
- Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED
- Proficient in performance on all members of the flute family, and beginning knowledge of piano and all brass, woodwind, and bowed string instruments
Professional References - Contact Information Available Upon Request
- Beth Chandler Cahill, Professor of Flute and Woodwind Area Coordinator, James Madison University
- Lindsay Wigderson, Assistant Director of Aquatics and Safety, James Madison University Recreation
- Catrina Tangchittsumran-Stumpf, Band Director, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Susan Deck, University Supervisor, James Madison University
- Lisa Maynard, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Education, James Madison University