Education

• Radford University

  Bachelor of Science in Music

  Piano Performance and Accompanying
  Full-time Piano Accompanying Work Study: -Worked side by side with Staff Accompanist, serving first in line in Staff Accompanist's absence -Pianist for vocal and instrumental studios, opera and professional conferences Sigma Alpha Iota: -Vice President -Sergeant at Arms Honors Recital Recipient NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics: -Scholarship -Coach's Award -Captain
  

• California State University Stanislaus

  Doctor of Education

  Dissertation Focus-Performing Arts in Education
  Graduate Scholar Award-International Arts in Society Conference, Liverpool, UK Doctoral Grant for work abroad Grants, Leaves and Awards Committee Member Outstanding Doctoral Student Finalist Graduate with Distinction, 4.0 Doctoral Graduate Assistantship: -Through the Center for Excellence in Graduate Education, assisted in teaching core research course for the College of Education Masters program -Designed and created assistantship in collaboration with sponsor to focus on and support Hispanic and underserved populations -Managed online Blackboard platform -Developed and administered in-class activities and presentations -Reviewed student work and served as liaison for students
  

• The University of Georgia

  Master of Music

  Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music
  Pi Kappa Lambda Honors Society Full Graduate Assistantship/Tuition Waiver + Stipend: -Piano Accompanist for: vocal and instrumental ensembles, competitions, and professional conferences -Taught four different sections of piano for undergraduate music majors -Created and maintained a supplemental WebCT online course element
  

• Clear Channel Media + Entertainment

  Advertising Executive

  
  -Sold advertising space to businesses in various media, including print, radio, television, and the Internet, for multiple stations, including Hispanic radio. -Responsible for reaching assigned revenue goals, handling customer complaints, managing and increasing sales volumes from loyal customers, keeping track of advertising contracts and renewals, and identifying demographic advertising needs. -Responsible for growing client base through cold calling via phone, Internet, and on site visitation. -Developed copy and recorded commercials for clients
  

• Therapy Dogs International

  Active Visitation Status making bi-monthly visits with certified therapy dog, August

  
  -Attend local assisted living facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics and senior living communities with therapy dog, August -Also assist in music therapy activities while on location