I am seeking career based employment in a highly rewarding field that plays to my strengths as a consultant, problem solver, rapport builder and passion filled individual.  Prior experiences in teaching, retail, wholesale and customer service have led me to know that my strongest areas are those related to working with people to offer them answers to problems and ways to make them be more successful themselves.  I will continue to strive to learn more about myself and the world around me, making me even more effective at any task offered.

Yellow Book USA, Elmsford, NY 2007

Media consultant for this largest independent publisher of yellow page directories in the USA.  Worked with businesses of all sizes and varieties to recommend to them proper representation in both print and internet media.  Client base included current advertisers prospective advertisers of both assigned and non traditional business locations.

Teaching Experience:   

Newark Public Schools, Newark, New Jersey 2003-2006

Taught music in classroom settings in various schools (Harriet Tubman, Speedway Avenue, Boylan Street and Alexander Annex) serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade six.  Also directed auditioned choruses, recorder bands and early childhood xylophone ensemble for seasonal concert performances.

Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, NJ 2001-2003

Responsibilities similar to the above, although I worked in a school where there was a large bilingual/ESL component.  I instructed all classes in English and was able to achieve great results in music making in both the vocal and similar instrumental areas.
  
Various Schools, Archdiocese of New York 2000-2001

Developed First Friday Mass music repertoire presented seasonal concerts and taught general and vocal music to students in grades from Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight.

Nassau Lens Company, Northvale NJ 1997-2000

Achieved higher than anticipated sales levels for this ophthalmic lens wholesaler.  Covered an inside sales territory which stretched form the NY/Canadian border to The PA/Ohio line.  Was able to converse, assess and fill the needs of customers of single owner eyeglass shops and chains.  Also sold sun wear and contact lenses and lab services.

Academic Background:  

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA 1989-1991

Graduate course work complete for MFA in Vocal Performance

SUNY Purchase, Purchase NY 1985-1989
B.S. in Music - Vocal Performance

Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, VT 1980-1984
B.S. in Communication Arts and Sciences, Broadcast Production

NJMEA and MENC, serving the needs of music educators both on a state and nationwide bases.

Choristers Guild, the largest grouping of music professionals and supporters who administer in the area of sacred music and training for children.
   
Full certification in Music from the New Jersey Department of Education.

References:  

Diamond Navarro, Principal (retired), Boylan Street Elementary School 

James Sheeley, Supervisor of Music, Newark Public Schools 

Other references available upon request!