Qualifications
- 6 + years of playing saxophone in a classical / symphonic setting
- 4 + years of playing saxophone in a jazz setting
- Experience soloing in both jazz and classical settings
- 3 years singing soprano in a SATB choir
- Knowledge, and understanding of advanced rudiments, and basic harmony
- Member of award winning ensambles - Central Memorial High School: Symohonic Band and Concert Choir
Achievements
- WOW – From Bluenotes for having excellent customer service and promo sharing
- WOW – From Bluenotes for having good product knowledge
- First Class Honors from Central Memorial High School for grade 11 (2009/2010)
- Fine and Performing Arts Certificate
- Completed my Alberta High School Diploma requirements in 2 1/2 years rather than 3
- Alberta High School Diploma
Work Experience
Oscars: Hostess December 2010 – Present
Suzy Shier: Part Time November 2010 – July 2011
Bluenotes: Part Time July 2010 – August 2010
Suzy Shier: Part Time/ Team Lead June 2009 – July 2010
Cindy Walsh: Babysitter/ Nanny for special need’s child. August 2008 – August 2009
Marble Slab Creamery: Scooper July 2007 – November 2007
Volunteering Experience
Choralfest South: Festival Secretary March 2011
While volunteering at choralfest I was able to hear a variety of different choirs and see many different levels of participants which allowed me to actively listen and form my own opinion of the music/ choir.
South Calgary Youth Council February 2008 – November 2008
From this work I learned to work collaboratively on art projects with others, and how to successfully incorporate my own artistic abilities with others.
Southland Leisure Centre: Day cam Assistant July 2006- August 2008
Though volunteering in day camps I learn how to teach younger children how to express themselves through different craft projects and work to complete each project.
Education
Central Memorial High School Grade 12 Student
Completed the following courses:
Additional Training
Interests and Hobbies
Oscars: Hostess December 2010 – Present
- Greeting and saying goodbye to customers in friendly warm manner
- Seating tables in a timely fashion
- Taking and packing up takeout orders
Suzy Shier: Part Time November 2010 – July 2011
- Promo sharing and greeting customers
- Helping customers at the cash desk/ up selling
- Cleaning and organizing the store
Bluenotes: Part Time July 2010 – August 2010
- Helping customers find the right style of denim
- Helping customers at the cash desk/ up selling
- Cleaning and Organizing the store
- Consolidations/ Shipping
Suzy Shier: Part Time/ Team Lead June 2009 – July 2010
- Cleaning and Organizing the store
- Helping customers at the cash desk/ up selling
- Opening and Closing procedures
Cindy Walsh: Babysitter/ Nanny for special need’s child. August 2008 – August 2009
- Cooking for child
- Cleaning up after child
- Talking child out on day trips
Marble Slab Creamery: Scooper July 2007 – November 2007
- Scooping and mixing customers ice creams
- Helping customers at cash desk
- Rolling and dipping cones
Volunteering Experience
Choralfest South: Festival Secretary March 2011
- Passing adjudicators their comment sheets
- Collecting recording and DVD
- Making sure Certificate of Participation is signed and has its sticker on it
While volunteering at choralfest I was able to hear a variety of different choirs and see many different levels of participants which allowed me to actively listen and form my own opinion of the music/ choir.
South Calgary Youth Council February 2008 – November 2008
- Making centre pieces for banquets to donate to charities
- Creating ideas for fundraisers for various organizations
From this work I learned to work collaboratively on art projects with others, and how to successfully incorporate my own artistic abilities with others.
Southland Leisure Centre: Day cam Assistant July 2006- August 2008
- Playing with children
- Running games and organizing crafts and activities
- Helping leaders with activities
Though volunteering in day camps I learn how to teach younger children how to express themselves through different craft projects and work to complete each project.
Education
Central Memorial High School Grade 12 Student
Completed the following courses:
- Instrumental Musicianship 30 – I have learned about music theory and harmony and music history.
- Band 30 – I have learned to listen to the other people around me and how to blend with them. I am a first chair player in the saxophone section.
- Band 35 – I have learned to be punctual and take responsibility to fulfill my commitments.
- Choral Music 30 –I have learned how to blend my voice in a group setting and to take responsibility to memorizing my music.
- Instrumental Jazz 30 –I have learned the basic forms of jazz music as well the ability to improvise.
- PD in the Arts 35 –I am learning about careers in music and assembling a portfolio .
Additional Training
- Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED
- Youth Leadership Program 2, Southland Leisure Centre
- Youth Leadership Program, Southland Leisure Centre
Interests and Hobbies
- Listening to, playing, and writing music.
- Reading and learning about different cultures
- Fashion
- Traveling
- Watching movies and reading books
