Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   teaching artist with Music Discovery programRavinia Festival2006 - Present

Skills
Music, Songwriting, Teaching, Guitar, Singing, Curriculum Design, Guitarist, Music Education, Classical, Performing Arts, Orchestral Music, Vocal, Composition, Jazz, Ensemble, Recording, Musical Theatre, Songs, Percussion, Band, Piano, Music Production, Music Theory, Bass, Music Industry, Keyboards

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1985 — 1989
B.A., Elementary Education

Experience
Little Miss Ann   September 2006 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   January 2005 - Present
Changing Worlds  2006 - 2010
Little Miss Ann Band   February 2004 - September 2006
Chicago Public Schools  September 1997 - May 2004
Agassiz Elementary School  January 2000 - January 2003
Agassiz Elementary School  January 2000 - January 2003
Agassiz Elementary School  January 1998 - January 2000
Agassiz Elementary School  January 1998 - January 2000
University of Illinois at Chicago  January 1995 - January 1998

Skills
Curriculum Design, Teaching, Classroom, Music, Special Education, Singing, Newsletters, Leadership, Literacy, Band, Guitar, Songs, Mac, Microsoft Word, Composition, Curriculum Development, Grants, Event Planning, Recording, Email Marketing, Bands, Songwriting, Music Education, Staff Development

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
M. Ed, Special Education

University of Illinois at Chicago
M. Ed, Special Education

Roosevelt University   1989 — 1991
BA, Literature

Roosevelt University - Chicago
B.A, English Literature

Roosevelt University - Chicago
B.A, English Literature

University of Illinois at Chicago
Masters, Special Education

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   2009 - Present
Chicago Center for Music Education   August 2007 - Present
Aspira Inc. of Illinois  August 2003 - June 2004
The Princeton Review  2000 - 2003

Skills
Writing, Editing, Music, Teaching, Typing, Proofreading, Academic Tutoring, Performing Arts, Violin, Interviews, Online Content Creation, Social Media, Research, Logistics, Music Education, Music Production, Recording, Music Theory, Festivals, Music Industry

Education
Loyola University Chicago   2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Creative Writing

Dartmouth College   1995 — 1999

Experience
Goldenvoice  October 2014 - Present
Chicago International Movies and Music Festival, CIMMfest  August 2014 - October 2014
Chicago International Movies and Music Festival, CIMMfest  December 2013 - May 2014
Vivid Seats  October 2013 - February 2014
Chicago International Movies and Music Festival, CIMMfest  January 2013 - January 2014
Old Town School of Folk Music   May 2013 - September 2013
Live Nation  May 2012 - September 2012
Live Nation  February 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Concert Production, Live Events, A&R, Music, Festivals, Marketing, Hospitality, Artist Relations, Music Festivals, Sponsorship Relations, Music Industry, Event Management, Tour Production, Artist Management, Booking Shows, A, Event Ticketing

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Experience
Private Music Teacher  May 2009 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   May 2014 - July 2015
Afterschool Enrichment Solutions   December 2012 - May 2014
TakeLessons.com  March 2013 - August 2013
Entertaining Company  November 2012 - January 2013
Cruisers Grill  March 2009 - September 2012
Schroeder's School of Music   August 2006 - September 2012

Skills
Customer Service, English, Teaching, Music, Music Education, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musicians, Composition, Original Music, Bass, Band, Rock, Guitarist, Songs, Classical, Acoustic Guitar, Studio Recording, Guitar, Jazz

Education
Jacksonville University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music : with an emphasis in Performance/Education/Theory

Florida Community College at Jacksonville   2005 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Experience
Gray Talent Group  September 2012 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   July 2014 - Present
Evanston Township High School  August 1992 - Present
Windy City Playhouse  March 2015 - Present
Court Theatre Co.   October 2014 - December 2014
Court Theatre Co.   April 2014 - June 2014
Adlai Stevenson High School  September 2006 - May 2014
CRADEmade Entertainment   November 2012 - April 2013
Chicago Shakespeare Theater  January 2013 - March 2013
The Brown Paper Box Co.   August 2012 - October 2012

Skills
acting, singing, songwriting, acoustic guitar, Voice Over, Dance, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Voice Acting, Acting, Songwriting, Singing, Music Industry, Plays, Band, Shakespeare, Acoustic Guitar, Recording, Composition, Music Production, Guitar, Studio Recording, Musicians, Feature Films, Piano, Video Production, Stage, Creative Writing, Short Films, Radio, Television, Video, Music Theory, Comedy, Film Production, Music

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   1988 — 1991
M.Ed, School Psychology

Coe College   1984 — 1988
B.A., Theatre, Psychology

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   August 2014 - Present
Self-employed  February 2014 - Present
Edu Music   September 2013 - February 2014
Compass Arts   September 2013 - February 2014
Teachers College, Columbia University  2012 - August 2013
The Town School  January 2013 - June 2013
Celia Cruz High School of Music   January 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Singing, Music Education, Sibelius, Finale, Music Theory, Pianist, Music Composition, Voice Lessons, Lyricist, Songwriting, Guitarist, Transcription, Jazz, Music, Orchestral Music, Trumpet, Piano, Teaching, Chamber Music, Classical, Recording

Education
Teachers College of Columbia University   2012 — 2013
Master of Education (EdM), Music Education

Manhattan School of Music   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Music- Jazz Arts

Michigan State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music- Jazz Studies

New Trier High School

Experience
The Schubert Club  November 2014 - Present
GTCYS (Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies)   September 2014 - June 2015
St. Olaf College Piper Center for Vocation and Career   September 2013 - December 2013
Old Town School of Folk Music   February 2013 - May 2013
Bridgewater Elementary School   February 2012 - May 2012
West De Pere High School Marching Band/West De Pere School District   June 2010 - September 2010
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee/Milwaukee Alliance School   February 2010 - May 2010

Education
St. Olaf College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
BFA/Flute performance

Experience
Club Passim  April 2015 - Present
Cameron Middle School  August 2014 - Present
King Max   June 2012 - Present
Ensemble Alioni   August 2012 - August 2014
Old Town School of Folk Music   November 2013 - June 2014
Old Town School of Folk Music   August 2011 - June 2014

Skills
Music, Singing, Music Theory, Guitar, Piano, Composition, Sales, Banjo, Private Lessons, Voice, National Board..., Education, Band Management, Gigs, Music Education, Ensemble, Nonprofits, Choral

Education
DePaul University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Music, Music Education

DePaul University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Music, Music Education

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   September 2015 - Present
RefugeeOne  January 2013 - Present
Independent  April 2012 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   December 2011 - September 2015
Fulbright MTVU   November 2010 - July 2011
French Department of Education  September 2009 - June 2010
WVKC Knox College Radio   September 2005 - June 2009
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events  June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Arts Administration, Cross-cultural Education, French to English..., Tour Managing, ESL tutoring, Tour Management, Music, Festivals, Translation, ESL, Social Media

Education
Knox College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Anthropology

Experience
Columbia College Chicago  January 2011 - Present
Independent Vocal Coach   2002 - Present
Tyme Records   1998 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   2001 - 2013

Skills
Music, Songwriting, Jazz, Vocal Coaching, Dance, Soul, Music Education, Singing, Classical, Music Production, Music Industry, Improvisation, Entertainment, Choral, Event Planning, Voice Over, Vocal, Ensemble, Band, POP, Vocalist, Performing Arts, Festivals, Original Music, Talent Booking, Jazz Improvisation, Recording, Studio Recording

Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Vocal Pedagogy, Voice and Opera

Elmhurst College
Bachelor of Music - Music Business, Music Business / Jazz Studies

Experience
Right at Home North Shore/Chicago Metro   March 2013 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   February 2002 - Present
Lantry Therapeutic Services   January 2002 - Present
Heartland Home Health & Hospice  January 2004 - March 2013
Rush Hospice Partners   August 2003 - June 2006
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care  2002 - 2003
Institute for Therapy through the Arts  1998 - 2002

Skills
Music Therapy, Music Education, Guitar, Music, Piano, Music Theory, Program Development, Marketing, Management, Therapists, Treatment, Teaching, Interventions, Healthcare, Developmental..., Vocalist, Classical, Clinical Research, Drums, Reiki, Alternative Medicine, Vocal, Guitarist, Recording, Singing, Improvisation, Acoustic Guitar, Creative Arts, Jazz, Percussion, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Training, Entertainment, Orchestral Music, Autism Spectrum..., Event Planning, Elder Care, Choral, Alzheimer's disease, Fundraising, Rock, Curriculum Design, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Alzheimer's Disease

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2000 — 2006
MA, Community Counseling

Illinois State University   1992 — 1997
BM, Music Therapy

Experience
Irene Zissis   December 1985 - Present
Irene Zissis Piano   April 1985 - Present
Irene Zissis   March 2005 - January 2009
Old Town School of Folk Music   March 2005 - January 2009

Skills
Jazz piano, Improvisation, Sight Reading, Music Theory, Piano, Pianist, Teaching, Accompanying, classical piano, pianist/vocalist

Education
DePaul University
Piano, Voice

UIC, American Conservatory of Music
Jazz piano, Piano Performance

Experience
CATS Creating Arts Together With Songs LLC   April 2013 - Present
Ravinia Festival  August 1997 - August 2012
Old Town School of Folk Music   August 1995 - April 2012
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi  August 1993 - June 1995

Skills
Singing, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Sibelius, Music Education, Arts Integration, Curriculum Planning, Multicultural, Songwriting, Music, Band, Musical Theatre, Early Childhood Music..., Musical Directing, Vocal Instruction, Mezzo-Soprano, Orff, Kodaly, Composition, Recording, Performing Arts, Songs, Festivals, Concerts, Vocal, Music Industry, Musicians, Music Theory, Piano, Orchestral Music, Ensemble, Classical, Keyboards, Rock, Entertainment, Curriculum Design, Percussion, Choral, Sound, Music Publishing, Music Production, Studio Recording, Guitar

Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Del Mar College
Music Education

Experience
Tinkering School   September 2012 - Present
Brightworks  February 2011 - Present
Tinkering School Chicago   December 2010 - August 2011
Science Sitter   July 2010 - January 2011
Old Town School of Folk Music   June 2010 - August 2010
Cleveland State University  October 2009 - December 2009
The Cleveland Foundation  June 2009 - August 2009
Open Hearts Summer Camp   June 2008 - August 2008
Cleveland State University  October 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Non-profits, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Curriculum Design, Management, Policy Analysis, Tutoring

Education
Cleveland State University   2007 — 2009
B.A., Urban Studies

Experience
The Dreamtree Shakers   2007 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   June 2003 - Present
Chicago Independent Radio Project   August 2008 - August 2013
WLUW  2003 - June 2008
Old Town School of Folk Music   May 2000 - May 2008
Old Town School of Folk Music   August 2001 - August 2004
Time+Payroll Services   August 1999 - February 2001
Gourmand Coffeehouse   August 1999 - June 2000
DePaul University  September 1997 - June 1999
DePaul University  1996 - 1997

Skills
Event Planning, Writing, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Editing, Social Media, Non-profits, Music, Radio, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Teaching, Music Education, Photography, Composition, Songwriting, Social Networking, Film, Guitar, Band, Art, Recording, Blogging, Festivals, Performing Arts, Music Industry, Music Production, Concerts, Musicians, Arts Administration

Education
DePaul University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Minor in Communications and Italian, Summa cum laude

Experience
FEMA  January 2013 - Present
Peace Corps  September 2010 - November 2012
Post Oil Solutions   September 2009 - June 2010
Old Town School of Folk Music   June 2006 - September 2009
Service Employees International Union  March 2003 - October 2005

Skills
Extensive grassroots..., Adept at working in..., Strong analytical,..., Excellent writing..., Proficient in..., Intermediate Spanish..., High Intermediate..., Program Evaluation, International..., Capacity Building, International Relations, Grant Writing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Grants, Nonprofits, Politics, Event Planning, Leadership, Fundraising, Intercultural..., Public Speaking, Government, Program Development, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Research, Community Organizing, Sustainability, Non-profit..., Youth Development, Policy Analysis, Policy, Qualitative Research, Proposal Writing, NGOs, Workshop Facilitation, Social Services, Disaster Recovery

Education
SIT Graduate Institute   2009 — 2012
Master's Degree, Sustainable Development, 3.8

Kalamazoo College   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Human Development and Social Relations

Experience
The WASH Project   2012 - Present
West Buffalo Charter School  2014 - 2014
West Buffalo Charter School  2014 - 2014
West Buffalo Charter School  2014 - 2014
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District  2011 - 2012
Harrington College of Design  2010 - 2012
Harold Washington College  2006 - 2012
The Flaxman Library at the School of the Art Institute   2010 - 2010
Newberry Library  2009 - 2009
Old Town School of Folk Music   2008 - 2008

Skills
Cataloging, Collection Development, Archives, Community Outreach, Special Collections, Research, Circulation, LibGuides, Library Science, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Library Research, Virtual Reference, Academic Libraries, Digital Libraries, Electronic Resources, Community Building, Building Community..., Community Centers, Special Events..., Project Management, Project Coordination, Art Education, Visual Literacy, Multicultural Education, Multicultural..., Library

Education
Dominican University   2008 — 2010
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

SUNY at Buffalo   2000 — 2002
BA, English

Experience
Dancing With No Shoes On LLC.   2008 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   1998 - 2002
Chicago Public Schools  1996 - 2002

Skills
Music Education, Guitar, Music Theory, Songwriting, Singing, Studio Recording, Digital Recording, Voice Over, Music, Recording, Band, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Songs, Composition, Guitarist

Education
Governors State University   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Elementary Education and Teaching

Illinois State University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Music

Experience
Richter Studios  October 2014 - Present
Kevin Bradley Photography   November 2009 - Present
StudioNow  2009 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   May 2003 - December 2014
Lost Tree Lane Productions   2009 - 2009

Skills
Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Videography, Sound, Editing, Sound Design, Photography, Entertainment, Photoshop, Film, Video Production, Theatre, Film Production, Video, Pro Tools, Acting, Social Media, Music Production, Voice Over, Adobe Creative Suite, Recording, Music, Television, Post Production, Producing, Directing

Education
Central College   2000 — 2003
BA, Theatrical Studies

Experience
Arbonne  July 2013 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   June 2008 - Present
Embody Balance   June 2010 - December 2014
Advanced Physicians Pain Management   February 2010 - September 2011
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble's Kid's Project   September 2007 - May 2011
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  May 2007 - December 2008
Chicago Human Rhythm Project  2007 - 2007
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival  2006 - 2006

Skills
Therapeutic Massage, Dance, Wellness, Modern Dance, Teaching, Performing Arts, Fitness, Stretching, Chair Massage, Contemporary Dance, Dance Education, Deep Tissue Massage, Yoga, Early Childhood..., Cosmetics, Event Management, Nutrition, Wellness Events, Birthday Parties, Nutrition Products, Network Marketing, Small Business, Personal Development, Skin Care, Anti-aging Products, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Creative Movement, Ballet, Working With Children

Education
Cortiva Institute   2009 — 2009
Massage Therapy Certification

Denison University   2002 — 2006
BA, Dance

The Lawrenceville School   1998 — 2002
High School Diploma

Experience
Evanston SPACE  September 2014 - Present
Thalia Hall, The Promontory   August 2014 - Present
Evanston SPACE  December 2011 - September 2014
Midnight Moxie   June 2009 - September 2014
Midnight Moxie   May 2009 - September 2014
Old Town School of Folk Music   July 2009 - December 2011
A Secret Closet   August 2009 - January 2011
Whole Foods Market  July 2004 - January 2009

Skills
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Logo Design, Illustrator, Photography, Posters, Adobe Creative Suite, Color, Typography, Layout Design, Arts Administration, Management, Staff Management, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Editing, Copywriting, Blogging, Creative Writing, Music, InDesign

Education
Occidental College   2005 — 2009
B.A., Theater

Roycemore School   2001 — 2005

Near North Montessori School   1993 — 2001

Experience
Studio Gang Architects  November 2014 - Present
Arts Alliance Illinois  June 2014 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   January 2008 - Present
ARCADIS U.S.   April 2010 - October 2014
The Art Institute of Chicago  July 2003 - March 2010
University of Chicago  December 1998 - July 2003
Chicago Park District  1994 - 1998

Skills
Organizational..., Non-profits, Management, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Contract Negotiation, Managerial Finance, Program Management, Nonprofits, Budgets, Team Leadership, Policy, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Leadership, Government, Community Outreach, Grant Writing

Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   1983 — 1985
Master's in Public Policy

Stanford University   1976 — 1980
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Reverence Academy of Dance   August 2012 - Present
Red Rocks Community College  January 2012 - Present
University of Colorado at Boulder  June 2010 - May 2012
Old Town School of Folk Music   August 2001 - August 2009

Skills
Choreography, Dance, Ballet, Modern Dance, Improvisation, Yoga, Teaching, Film, Creative Movement, Theatre, Arts Administration, Contemporary Dance, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre

Education
University of Colorado Boulder   2009 — 2012
MFA 2012, Dance

Columbia College Chicago   1998 — 2001
B.A., Dance

Experience
Chicago Public Schools  2004 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   1995 - Present
Truman College  July 2001 - August 2003
Old Town School of Folk Music   1994 - 2000
Self Employed  1988 - 1993

Skills
ESL, Literacy, Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Classroom, Teacher Training, Classroom Management, Teaching English as a..., Teaching, Language Arts, Adult Education, Secondary Education, Curriculum Mapping, Language Teaching, Teaching Reading, Teaching Writing, Teaching Adults, Tutoring, English Language..., Cooperative Learning

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2001 — 2014
Reading Endorsement Program, Reading

Northeastern Illinois University   2001 — 2003
Masters in Teaching, English/Language Arts Teacher Education, English as a Second Language

The University of Chicago   1980 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, English Literature

Experience
Chicago Opera Playhouse   July 2015 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   July 2015 - Present
Lyric Opera of Chicago  September 2012 - Present
Self  2006 - Present
Elise LaBarge   October 2014 - Present
St. John Brebeuf   September 2014 - Present
Chicago Public Schools  September 2013 - Present
Self  1997 - Present
Montastero's Restaurant   November 2012 - Present
Chicago Opera Playhouse   July 2014 - May 2015

Skills
Musical Theatre, Theatre, Acting, Singing, Music, Teaching, Opera, Higher Education, French, Cabaret, Music Education, Arts Administration, Ensemble, Jazz, Performing Arts, Fundraising, Stage, Vocal, Choral, Voice Lessons, Classical, Vocal Coaching, Chamber Music, Music Theory, Drama, Improvisation, Orchestral Music, Stage Management

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   2004 — 2006
MM, Vocal Performance

Saint Louis University   1998 — 2002
Dual Honors BA, Music; French/International Studies

Experience
Columbia College Chicago  2006 - Present
The Theatre School at DePaul University  2014 - 2015
Northlight Theater, Goodman Theater, Victory Gardens, Remy Bumppo, Second City   2014 - 2014
Chicago Shakespeare Theater  2003 - 2013
Writer's, Goodman, Lookinglass, Drury Lane   2000 - 2012
Old Town School of Folk Music   2002 - 2007

Skills
Costume Design, Draping, Costume production and..., Costumes, Art, Sewing, Fashion Design, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Teaching, Editing, Arts Administration

Education
DePaul University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Costume Design

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   2008 - Present
Molk Records   2004 - Present
Independent Music Professional  1995 - Present
Delmark Records   2003 - 2007

Skills
Composition, Music Education, Music, Music Theory, Recording, Music Production, Studio Recording, Improvisation, Rock, Drums, Jazz, Orchestral Music, Band, Percussion, Sound Design

Education
Northern Arizona University   1992 — 2001
BFA, Music

Experience
Urban Gateways  September 2013 - Present
Cannon Design  June 2012 - September 2013
Old Town School of Folk Music   August 2011 - May 2012
Chicago's Green City Market  June 2010 - July 2011
Snow City Arts Foundation  October 2008 - June 2010
Feminist Majority Foundation  August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Non-profits, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Event Management, Public Relations, Arts Administration, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Editing, Grants, Research, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Volunteer Management, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Marketing, Proposal Writing

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2010
Master's Arts Management, Arts in Youth and Community Development

Illinois Wesleyan University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Photography, Printmaking, Design

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   September 2011 - Present
Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School  October 2010 - Present
Phalanx Capital Management, LLC   October 2004 - Present
Phalanx Capital Management, LLC   2004 - Present
Daiwa Securities  September 2002 - September 2004
Goldman Sachs  March 2001 - August 2002
Marin Capital Partners   March 2000 - February 2001
Merrill Lynch  1998 - 2000

Education
Marquette University   1988 — 1991
B.A., Broadcast and Electronic Communications

St. Ignatius College Prep   1983 — 1987

Experience
The 100 Club of Chicago   August 2014 - Present
Barrel of Monkeys  October 2011 - Present
Filament Theatre Ensemble  September 2011 - Present
Bransfield & Bransfield, PC   November 2013 - August 2014
Acrofabulous Circus   September 2010 - November 2013
Skokie Park District  June 2010 - November 2013
Old Town School of Folk Music   June 2013 - August 2013
MSA circus arts   October 2010 - June 2013
Uncle Dan's: The Great Outdoor Store   June 2009 - May 2012
Filament Theatre Ensemble  January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Theatre, Acting, Microsoft Office, Performing Arts, Aerials, Teaching, Festivals, Childcare, Music, Plays, Education, Non-profit..., Nonprofits

Education
Northwestern University   2005 — 2009
BA, Theatre

Northwestern University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Theatre/Theater

Experience
The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company  January 2015 - Present
CESD  December 2014 - Present
Self  January 2001 - Present
Adler Planetarium  February 2014 - January 2015
Naked Voices  June 2012 - January 2015
The Second City  January 2012 - August 2014
Piccolo Theatre Comedy Arts Camp   June 2012 - July 2014
Old Town School of Folk Music   February 2013 - June 2014
Piccolo Theatre  February 2013 - March 2014
The Hypocrites  October 2010 - February 2014

Skills
Theatre, Voice Over, Acting, Comedy, Musical Saw, Musical Theatre, Music, Writing, Singing, Improvisation, Dance, Dialects, Movement, Teaching, Guitar, Accordion, Sketch Comedy, Voice Acting, Performing Arts, Songwriting, Stage, Playwriting, Entertainment, Arts Administration, Improvisational Comedy, Plays, Festivals, Stage Management, Directing

Education
New York University   1997 — 2000
BFA, Theatre, Applied Theatre

Northwestern University   2011 — 2012
Personal Study with SCS, Neuroscience

Experience
Sector 2337   May 2014 - Present
Art ltd., Bad at Sports, Artslant, Art21   December 2011 - Present
The Paper Cave   September 2010 - Present
The Green Lantern Press   January 2004 - Present
Bad at Sports  January 2013 - December 2013
Old Town School of Folk Music   December 2011 - December 2012
The Green Lantern Gallery & Press   September 2004 - January 2010
School of the Art Institute  September 2009 - December 2009
Cowgirl Creamery  October 2002 - June 2003

Skills
Art History, Creative Writing, Blogging, Public Speaking, Art, Magazines, Museums, Books, Publications, Publishing, History, Grant Writing, Literature, Copy Editing, Teaching, Arts Administration, Public Relations, InDesign, Fundraising, Research, Non-fiction, Content Development, Poetry, Higher Education, Art Education, Photography, Social Media, Published Author, Painting, Proofreading, Press Releases, Copywriting, Fiction, Journalism, Art Criticism, Graphic Design, Art Exhibitions, Storytelling, Illustrator, Theatre, Nonprofits, Facebook, Photoshop, Publicity, Adobe Creative Suite, Newsletters

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2007 — 2010
MFA, Creative Writing, Contemporary Art

St. John's College   1998 — 2002
BA, Classics, Philosophy, Literature

Experience
Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella, LLC   January 2013 - Present
Multilift, Inc.   September 1997 - Present
Kenneth B. Drost, P.C.   1992 - December 2012
Old Town School of Folk Music   2008 - 2012
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP  May 1983 - October 1989
Federal Trade Commisson   1978 - 1981

Skills
Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Creditors' Rights, Contract Disputes, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Consumer Law, Wills, Competition Law, Courts, Product Liability, Appeals, Arbitration, Mediation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Establish & Maintain..., Trials, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Securities, Litigation

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   1975 — 1978
J.D., Law

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management   1996 — 1999
MBA, Accounting and Business/Management

Knox College   1971 — 1975
B.A., Political Science/Economics

Experience
Chicago Tinnitus Support Group   January 2010 - Present
A-Sharp Records   April 2009 - Present
Joel Styzens   January 2006 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   October 2004 - Present
Dance and Music Academy   August 2003 - September 2004
Millikin University  August 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Music, Music Industry, Music Theory, Music Education, Piano, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Studio Recording, Recording, Music Production, Drum Set, Hammered Dulcimer, Musical Theatre, Ensemble, Band, Festivals, Drums, Classical, Percussion, Vocal, Orchestral Music, Entertainment, Improvisation, Sound, Rock, Jazz, Keyboards, Songs, Pro Tools, Musicians, Pianist, Guitarist, Music Publishing, Rock Music

Education
Millikin University   1999 — 2003
Bachelors of Music, Music Business and Percussion

Ursuline Academy

Experience
Wright  September 2006 - Present
Wright  2001 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   January 2009 - January 2014
Leads Club, Inc   2009 - 2009
Josselyn Center   September 2002 - September 2006
Haymarket Center  2000 - 2001
University of Edinburgh, Dept. of Artificial Intelligence   September 1995 - June 1996

Skills
Personal Transformation..., Connector, Smoking Cessation, Career Performance..., Program and Curriculum..., Public Speaking, Lifestyle Coaching, Motivational..., Social Networking, Piano Performance, Juggling, Editing, Dance, Wellness Programs, Service Minded, Event Planning, Addictions Coaching, Motivating, Team Spirit, Cognitive Coaching, Strategic Planning and..., Social Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Dynamic Breathwork..., Soft Addictions Coaching, Coaching, Leadership Development..., Workshop Facilitation, Training, Research, Strategic Planning, Interviews, Psychotherapy, Piano, Computer Program, Connectors, Customer Service, Personal Development, Employee Wellness, Nonprofits, Leadership, Social Media, Mental Health, Stress Management, Group Dynamics, Mentoring, Leadership Development, Family Therapy, Management

Education
Northwestern University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and English Literature

Landmark Education   2010 — 2010
Forum, Advanced Course Graduate, Personal Development

Loyola University of Chicago   2000 — 2002
Master of Education, Community Counseling, 4.0

Calabasas High School   1988 — 1991
Diploma

Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential
Master of Arts (M.A.), Transformational Leadership and Coaching

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   March 2013 - Present
Self-Employed Composer and Teacher   May 2009 - Present
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School  2012 - 2012
Bristol Marine   August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Customer Service, Office Administration, New Music, Mandolin, Classical Guitar, Community Music School, Music Theory, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Composition, Fundraising, Time Management, Jazz, Classical, Alzheimer's disease, Caregiving, Teaching

Education
Rhode Island College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   Piano & Voice FacultyOld Town School of Folk MusicApril 2003 - Present

Skills
Vocal, Music Education, Band, Music Theory, Singing, Music, Composition, Recording, Songs, Songwriting, Piano

Education
DePaul University   1993 — 1997
Jazz Studies

Millikin University   1991 — 1993
Musical Theatre

Experience
Abercrombie & Fitch  August 2015 - Present
stevenvisual, llc   December 2013 - July 2015
Bentex Group   March 2010 - October 2013
OSH KOSH B'GOSH - GENUINE KIDS   June 2009 - April 2011
Hanes Brands Inc.  November 2009 - December 2009
Club Monaco  October 2009 - November 2009
General Theming Contractors, LLC  October 2007 - July 2009
Old Town School of Folk Music   July 2005 - July 2006

Skills
Creative Direction, Concept Development, Sketching, Graphic Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Graphics, Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Illustration, Art Direction, Painting, Storyboarding, Logo Design, QuarkXPress, Posters, Drawing, Adobe Acrobat, Corporate Identity, Logos, Print Production, Flyers, Digital Illustration, Screen Printing, Concept Design, Mac, Layout, Branding & Identity, Web Design, Photography, Vector Illustration, Dreamweaver, Fine Art, Visual Communication, Flash, Image Manipulation, Information Design

Education
School of Visual Arts   2009 — 2010
Graphic Design

Cleveland Institute of Art   1999 — 2003
BFA, Art and Design

Experience
Northwestern University  July 2012 - Present
Northwestern University  July 2011 - August 2012
Northwestern University  February 2009 - July 2011
Northwestern University  May 2006 - January 2009
Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University  2002 - 2006
Old Town School of Folk Music   1999 - 2002

Skills
Leadership, Research, Marketing, Annual Giving, Fundraising, Sustainability, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Grants, Program Development

Education
Princeton University   1994 — 1998
AB, English Literature and Fiction Writing

Skaneateles High School

Experience
Tortoise Club   September 2012 - Present
Woman's Athletic Club of Chicago  September 2004 - Present
Gorham United Methodist Church   February 1998 - Present
Self-employed  1989 - Present
Chicago State University  September 2012 - January 2013
International Cabaret Conference at Yale   2010 - 2011
Old Town School of Folk Music   1995 - 2002
Boom Chicago  February 1998 - April 1998
Cooler By The Lake   1989 - 1998
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  January 1997 - March 1997

Skills
Music, Vocal Coaching, Jazz, Piano, Entertainment, Musical Theatre, Recording, Singing, Music Production, Songs, Pianist, Jazz Piano, Voice Lessons, Music Education, Vocal, Musical Direction, Solo Piano, Concerts, Music Industry, Cabaret, Band, Broadway, Piano Education, Recording Studio, Gospel Music, Piano Performance, Choral Conducting, Arranging, Studio Recording, Blues, Keyboards, Vocal Instruction, Song Production, Composition, Singer-songwriter, Vocal Music, Vocal Jazz, Vocals, Music Theory, Accompaniment, Bands

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   1974 — 1979
Master's Degree, Piano Performance, Music Education

Ambridge Area High School   1971 — 1974
High School

Experience
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education  August 2014 - Present
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education  December 2010 - Present
Ingenuity - Chicago   April 2012 - June 2014
Old Town School of Folk Music   January 2010 - December 2010
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education  April 2008 - December 2010
Old Town School of Folk Music   April 2007 - September 2010
Intercultural Music Productions   January 2007 - January 2010
City of Evanston  April 2007 - September 2009
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education  September 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Proficiency in French..., Proficiency in Spanish..., iMovie, Adobe Creative Suite, Cubase, CITI Certified, Teamwork, Team-oriented, Work Well Independently, Creative Problem Solving, Design Research, Written & Oral..., Teaching, Music, Marketing, Research, Grants, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Program Development, Program Management, Editing, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management

Education
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2009 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

University of Illinois at Chicago   2003 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, French Studies

Experience
Wendella Sightseeing Co. Inc.   June 2015 - Present
DeVine Consulting   February 2015 - May 2015
Old Town School of Folk Music   February 2014 - June 2014
DePaul University  January 2013 - June 2014
Fred's Camp  2010 - 2014
DePaul University  August 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Copy Editing, Facebook, Research, Music Composition, Editing, Composition, Access, Writing, Pro Tools, Microsoft Excel, FileMaker, Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Digital Cinema

University of Westminster
London, United Kingdom – Study Abroad Program

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School   2006 — 2010

Experience
Music For New People   2013 - Present
Snow City Arts Foundation  November 2011 - Present
Chicago Public Media  2010 - Present
Chicago Cultural Center  2007 - 2012
Old Town School of Folk Music   2002 - 2005

Skills
Live Sound, Children's Music, Music, Recording, Sound, Sound Design, Pro Tools, Composition, Studio Recording, Final Cut Pro, Music Theory, Music Production, Video Editing, Ableton Live, MIDI, Audio Engineering

Education
DePaul University   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Technology

Experience
Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW)   September 2015 - Present
Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW)   September 2014 - Present
Self-employed  June 2007 - Present
Samuel French  August 2013 - September 2014
NewMusicalTheatre.com  September 2013 - December 2013
General Admission (formerly fuse:chicago)   July 2012 - June 2013
Old Town School of Folk Music   November 2010 - June 2013
Various  February 2010 - June 2013
ACGME  March 2008 - March 2010
Gawker Media  December 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Blogging, Editing, Acting, Press Releases, Social Media, Writing, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Public Relations, Coordinating Events, Research, Higher Education..., Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Education, Customer Service, Twitter, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Entertainment, Community Outreach, Theatre, Teaching

Education
New York University   2003 — 2007
BA, Dramatic Literature, Politics

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   October 2010 - Present
The Old Town School of Folk Music   August 2000 - January 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Non-profits

Education
Hampshire College   1988 — 1992

Experience
Wilmette Public Schools  August 2014 - June 2015
Heartland Alliance  October 2011 - May 2014
Heartland Alliance  April 2010 - October 2011
Neumann Family Services  August 2008 - October 2009
Old Town School of Folk Music   September 2007 - April 2009
Clearbrook, Inc   February 2007 - June 2008
Dialogue Direct  August 2005 - September 2006
Illinois Student Environmental Network (ISEN)   January 2001 - January 2002
Melmark, Inc  February 2001 - September 2001
Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC)   January 1999 - January 2000

Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Teaching, Customer Relations, Editing, Case Management, Drummer, Customer Service, Non-profits, Case Managment, Drums, Nonprofits, Mental Health, Social Services, Public Speaking, Training, Leadership Development, Crisis Intervention, Program Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Management

Education
North Park University   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, K-9 Teaching Certificate, Graduate

University of Kentucky   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Lyon County High   1993 — 1996
College Prep

Lafayette   1992 — 1993
College Prep

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   May 1995 - Present

Education
Georgetown University   1985 — 1989

Experience
Chicago Sinfonietta  August 2004 - Present
Chicago Theatre   September 2000 - April 2004
Old Town School of Folk Music   May 1982 - April 2000

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Arts Administration, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Orchestral Music, Event Management, Marketing, Program Development, Community Outreach, Advertising, Arts Organizations, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Leadership, Grant Writing, Entertainment, Music, Theatre, Performing Arts, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Classical, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Choral, Grants, Music Education, Board Development, Editing, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Musical Theatre, Budgets, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Non-profit..., Non-profit Board..., Publicity, Board Relations, Film, Chamber Music, Annual Giving, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Capital Campaigns, Resource Development

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1973 — 1975

Experience
Riverside School District #96  August 2004 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   May 2008 - August 2012
Sunset Ridge School District 29  August 2003 - June 2004

Skills
Elementary Education, Teaching, Fundraising, Staff Development, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Grant Writing, Program Development

Education
De Paul University   2009 — 2012
Master's degree, Reading and Learning Disabilities

Lake Forest College   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Elementary Education and Spanish

Experience
The Ancona School  August 2014 - Present
The Orange School   2010 - Present
CASEL - Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning   2012 - 2012
Palmer Elementary School   2009 - 2010
Chicago Arts Learning Initiative (CALI)   2008 - 2010
Chicago Public Schools  July 2008 - August 2009
Old Town School of Folk Music   November 1998 - 2009
Anti-Defamation League  2002 - 2007
The Wonderful World of Improvisation   1999 - 2007
The Essence of Irwin (film, 2004)   2002 - 2005

Skills
Non-profits, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Program Development, Staff Development, Fundraising, Editing, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Research, Teacher Training, Social Justice, Theatre, Nonprofits, Youth Development, Budgets, Education Policy, Classroom Management, Philanthropy, Early Childhood..., Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Program Management, K-12, Music, Creative Writing, Social Media, Organizational..., Board Development, Workshop Facilitation, Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, Community Development, Educational Consulting, Educational Technology, Community Organizing, Charter Schools, Arts Integration, Social Responsibility, Interdisciplinary...

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2008 — 2011
Ed. D., Urban Education Leadership

University of Mississippi   1994 — 1996
MA, Southern Studies

Hampshire College   1987 — 1992
BA, Education, 20th Cent Am Fiction, Children's Lit

The Neofuturarium

Experience
Fordham University Press  April 2014 - Present
IMPACT Chicago Women's Self-Defense   May 2012 - March 2014
Northwestern University  2006 - March 2014
American Society for Clinical Pathology  January 2006 - December 2006
Great Books Foundation, Chicago   August 2000 - January 2006
Old Town School of Folk Music   August 1998 - July 2000

Skills
Publishing, Layout, Editorial, Proofreading, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Books, Fundraising, Research, Grant Writing, Editing, Art, Project Management, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Creative Direction, Public Speaking, Blogging, Marketing, Leadership, Publications

Education
Université de Montréal - HEC Montréal   2013 — 2015
Master's in Management of cultural organizations, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Northwestern University   2012 — 2013
Post-baccalaureate certificate, Public Relations, Marketing, and Applied Communication

Loyola University
BA Liberal Arts, fine arts

University of Chicago Graham School
Editing and publishing

International School of Brussels

Experience
CDW  2007 - Present
Northwestern University School of Communication  2007 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   1998 - Present
Public Broadcasting Cooperative of Illinois   2005 - 2006
VMS  1997 - 2004
Sea Movies   1991 - 1997
Films Incorporated  1986 - 1991
Ogilvy & Mather  1985 - 1986

Skills
Advertising, Fundraising, Marketing, Film, Acting, Sales, Public Relations, Direct Sales, Facebook, Web Design, Leadership, Budgets, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Business Strategy, Management, Account Management, Research, Social Networking, Radio, Event Planning, Event Management, Salesforce.com, Video, Microsoft Office, Recording, Blogging, Channel Partners, Social Media, Sales Process, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1978 — 1984
MBA & BA, International Marketing & Advertising Management

Experience
Avant  2014 - Present
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest  June 2012 - August 2013
Old Town School of Folk Music   September 2009 - December 2009
Chicago Independent Distribution   October 2008 - August 2009
Reggie's Music Joint/Rock Club   September 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Project Planning, Operations Management, Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Marketing, Photoshop, PowerPoint, SPSS, Community Outreach, Onboarding, Adobe Creative Suite, Member Relations, Membership Development

Education
DePaul University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations and Advertising, German

Experience
Aquinas College  May 2015 - Present
The Piano Cottage, LLC   November 2014 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   August 2007 - September 2014
Roosevelt University  February 2014 - 2014
Roosevelt University  2010 - 2012

Skills
Choral, Classical, Music, Music Education, Music Theory, Musical Theatre, Opera, Piano, Piano Education, Singing, Vocal, Composition, Vocal Coaching, Pianist, Teaching, Ensemble, Orchestral Music

Education
Roosevelt University   2010 — 2012
M.M., Voice Performance

DePaul University   2000 — 2004
B.M., Vocal Performance

Experience
Troubadour Spirit   2010 - Present
Little Red Schoolhouse Restoration   August 2012 - Present
Manistee Area Public Schools  September 2014 - December 2014
Old Town School of Folk Music   September 2001 - November 2011

Skills
Songwriting, Jazz, Composition, Music, Singer-songwriter, Music Education, Folk, Music Theory, Vocal, Band, Pianist, Choral, Music Industry, Singing, Rock

Education
Maitreya Mandala Institute   2005 — 2017
Esoteric Studies, Meditation, Mystic Folk Music, Buddhist Dialectics, Ayurveda

DePaul University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Experience
Xerox Information & Technology Systems   June 2014 - Present
Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago  July 1999 - April 2013
Old Town School of Folk Music   1993 - April 2013
Early Literacy Institute & Action for Children   2008 - 2010
eta Creative Arts Foundation  1999 - 2006

Skills
Dance, Arts Administration, Improvisation, Choreography, Theatre, Tap, Composition, Acting, Music Education, Teaching, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Entertainment, Music, Event Planning, Ballet, Art, Stage, Festivals, Nonprofits, Singing, Curriculum Design, Voice Acting, Grant Writing, Curriculum Development, Fundraising, Drama, Contemporary Dance, Piano, Event Management, Dance Education, Art Education, Creative Writing, Staff Development, Program Development, Stage Management, Live Events, Non-profit..., Volunteer Management, Music Theory

Education
Wake Technical Community College   2014 — 2015
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, Electronic Health Records,, Medical Administrative Assistant/Medical Secretary

Harold Washington College
Interior Design

Alvin Ailey American Dance Center
Dance

The Ohio State University
Chemistry

Experience
Stivers Staffing Services  December 1997 - Present
Salvation Army Metropolitan Headquarters   December 2014 - January 2015
Potbelly Sandwich Stiores   December 2013 - January 2015
Guitar Center's GC Studios   June 2012 - January 2013
Music Performance Strategies with Gary Scott Petersen, Bachelor of Music, U. of IL 1980   March 1986 - June 2012
Old Town School of Folk Music   February 2007 - May 2007
Old Town School of Folk Music   January 1985 - June 2004
Wilmette Park District  June 1985 - September 1987

Skills
Business English, Copy Editing, Web Posting, Promotions, English, Writing, Social Media, Music, Teaching, Public Speaking, Recording, Guitar, Photography, Musical Theatre, Art, Songs

Education
Oakton Community College   1996 — 1997
course work, Technical Marketing Communications

Columbia College Chicago   1983 — 1984
Course work, Marketing Communications

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1973 — 1980
baccalaureate, Music Performance, Pedagogy and Composition, B

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   2006 - Present
St. Catherine's of Sienna Church   January 2001 - Present
Private Piano Studio  June 2000 - Present

Skills
Teaching, Music Education, Music Theory, Singing, Piano, Classical, Vocal, Pianist, Orchestral Music, Ensemble, Music, Choral, Chamber Music, Composition, Keyboards, Musical Theatre, Jazz

Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Piano Performance

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   October 2010 - Present
SNAZZY FX   September 2009 - Present

Skills
System Administration, Web Design, Photoshop, HTML, Microsoft Office, Network Administration, Music, Web Development, OS X, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1995 — 2002

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   March 2014 - Present
Lyric Opera of Chicago  June 2011 - March 2014
Lyric Opera of Chicago  January 2009 - June 2011
Lyric Opera of Chicago  June 2006 - January 2009

Skills
Tessitura, Ektron CMS, WordFly, Web Content Management, Email Marketing, HTML, Arts Administration, Non-profits, Social Media, Fundraising, Marketing, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Editing, Performing Arts, E-commerce, Event Planning, Theatre

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2011
Arts Management

Kalamazoo College   2001 — 2005
BA, Art/Art History, German Language and Literature

Experience
Alzheimer's Association  September 2012 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   January 2006 - Present
NORC  January 2003 - December 2004
Allianz Life  September 1992 - May 1999
Coopers & Lybrand  September 1990 - September 1992

Skills
Access, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Microsoft Office

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1989 — 1990
MBA, Management Information Systems

Indiana University Bloomington   1985 — 1989
BS, Accounting

Experience
Rhythm Revolution   January 1990 - Present
Chicago Park District  December 2011 - Present
Rhythm Revolution   1990 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music   2000 - 2011
Chicago Park District  1990 - 2011

Skills
Percussion, Music, Drums, Music Industry, Music Education, Band, Musicians, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Recording, Composition, Bass, Music Production, Teaching, Songwriting, Studio Recording, Guitar, Entertainment, Event Management, Festivals, Vocal, Jazz, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Rock, Piano, Audio Engineering, Keyboards, Sound, Entrepreneurship, Concerts, Improvisation, Orchestral Music, Stage, Music Publishing, Hand Percussion, Art, Theatre, Sound Design, Workshop Facilitation, Percussion Performance, Team Building..., Bands, Songs, Rock Music, Team Building, Leadership Development

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2013
certificate in leadership, Organizational Leadership

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College   1984 — 1986
AA, Music Education

St. Ignatius College Prep   1980 — 1984

Northeastern Illinois University
BA, Music/ Mass Media/ Education

Experience
Ex Libris  March 2005 - Present
Ex Libris  June 2007 - June 2008
Ex Libris  March 2002 - March 2005
Ex Libris  February 2000 - March 2002
Old Town School of Folk Music   January 2001 - September 2001
Wayne State University, Institute of Gerontology   December 1998 - December 1999
Comerica Incorporated Library   May 1999 - July 1999
Community Television Network  May 1997 - October 1998
Washtenaw Literacy  October 1996 - October 1998

Skills
UNIX, Web Authoring, SQL, Ex Libris DigiTool, Ex Libris Primo, Ex Libris Rosetta, Dublin Core, OAIS, OAI-PMH, XML, XSLT, Systems Analysis, Time Management, Documentation, Linux, Software Project..., Software Documentation, Oracle, Analysis, METS, EAD, Web Applications, Training, Unix, Databases, Content Management, Management, Knowledge Management, HTML

Education
Wayne State University   1998 — 1999
Special Libraries and Information Science, Special Libraries and Information Science

Michigan State University   1989 — 1994
BA, English (Writing)

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music   August 2012 - Present
Minneapolis Institute of Arts  June 2011 - August 2012
The Art Institute of Chicago  January 2006 - October 2010
Ravinia Festival  January 2001 - December 2005
The John G. Shedd Aquarium   August 1994 - December 2001
Lyric Opera of Chicago  January 1986 - August 1994

Skills
Nonprofits, Annual Giving, Fundraising, Program Development, Capital Campaigns, Grantwriting, Grant Writing, Philanthropy

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Arts (MA), Psychology and Communications