Accomplished, classically trained violinist with over 20 years of orchestral, operatic, chamber, and special occasion expertise. Full-time, passionate, performer who networks, markets, promotes, and executes all aspects of my business. Committed to creating a tailored, memorable customer experience.

• Built a strong reputation which led to full-time performance schedule for more than three years in the Chicago area
  
• Refined repertoire to accommodate any setting from an engagement party to a Fortune 500 corporate function 
  
• Carved niche in the Chicago music community affording the opportunity to perform for upper echelon events and an A-List celebrity
• Performed arena shows with Michael Bublé and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
• Opened for artists in a variety of settings from GRAMMY Award-winning violinist, Joshua Bell to American rapper, singer, songwriter, Lil Yachty  
• Aligned with reputable wedding companies, contractors, bands, DJs, and event vendors to ensure seamless customer experiences
• Accepted exclusive, all-expense paid gigs in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Tampa
• Obtained top of the line sound equipment providing complete autonomy at any venue

• Collaborated with sound engineers and other musicians to create original content 
• Produced high-quality improvisation and sheet music for client’s original tracks
• Created promotional renditions of violin covers from a wide range of mainstream music charts
• Launched first single I Want to Know January 2020

• Advanced into an executive role as Trala’s Head of Teaching due to years of excellence teaching with this tech-powered online music school
• Provided cross-functional management with a bottom-line focus on visibility, sustainability, and growth
• Hired and managed over thirty violin teachers, leading to significantly high retention rates 
• Personally led weekly team meetings to provide guidance and advice for maintaining the highest level of quality and student progress 
• Launched an ongoing virtual recital series to celebrate student progress and highlight the diversity of our students and teachers
• Garnered new partnerships with well-known violinists internationally   
• Transcribed sheet music and created video lesson plans for use in the Trala app   

• Volunteered for a select few facilities by playing violin for the residents during their mealtime
  

• Classified as the top music union, consisting of two thousand professional musicians ranked at the highest level
  

• Networked with professional musicians and entertainers among some that are Grammy Award Winning producers and musicians
  
• Performed on stage with established musicians in impromptu settings 
  

• Played major works such as Shostakovich No. 10, Tchaikovsky No. 6, Dvorak No. 9, Rite of Spring, War Requiem
  
• Orchestrated violin sectionals to perfect challenging excerpts while sitting principal stand 
  
• Participated in all musical and operatic productions through the School of Music 
  

• Obtained a principal position in the School of Music’s chamber ensemble for students with talent scholarships
  

• Learned this teaching method through song, speech, motion, music, and organology from class time and observation
  

• Completed classes and observations to teach the Suzuki method of violin instruction
  

• Classified as a member of the largest national organization in America for string teachers
  

• Worked and performed with elite teachers and performers to help enhance orchestral, technical, and individual performance skills

• Generated the most dollars earned out of 60,000 performers, on the largest marketplace for booking entertainment
  

• Placed in the final four out of 75 graduate and undergraduate students 
  

• Achieved the highest level of orchestral placement in Illinois and was seated the Principal Violinist out of over one thousand violinists  

Illinois State University: Normal, IL, Bachelor’s in Music Performance Graduated May 2017