Afton Rhodes-Lehman
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Hardworking and committed multimedia artist and vocalist with experience in leadership and organization. Strong passion for producing quality work and inspiring others to create with a successful background in choral music and studio artwork. Specializing in large-scale installation art and contemporary American opera.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Music Director
Voxti
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
- Collaborated with composers, recording studios and vocalists to create unique music productions.
- Scheduled and organized performances and recording sessions with musicians and vocalists.
Choral Scholar
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
12.2021 - Current
- Learned and performed choral and solo pieces in a professional setting
- Helped to guide other singers to succeed by teaching and encouraging good singing skills
Waitress
Sushi Jako
08.2020 - Current
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, managed takeout orders, and helped out in the kitchen.
Freelance Commissioned Artist
Self Employed
08.2018 - Current
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using acrylics, watercolor, pencil, and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Vocal Coach
Eastern Mennonite University
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped students prepare for musical theater performance.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Adapted teaching programs to meet individual and group needs.
English Writing Tutor
Eastern Mennonite University
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning.
- Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Opera Performance
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2024
Skills
- Promotional Materials
- Choir Rehearsals
- One-on-one Coaching
- Professional Vocal Performance
- Musical Theory and Practice
- Painting
- Art Installation
- Customer Service
- Efficient Work Ethic
- Self-management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Vocal Coach
Eastern Mennonite University
07.2023 - 08.2023
Student Music Director
Voxti
03.2022 - Current
Choral Scholar
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
12.2021 - Current
English Writing Tutor
Eastern Mennonite University
09.2021 - 09.2022
Waitress
Sushi Jako
08.2020 - Current
Freelance Commissioned Artist
Self Employed
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Opera Performance
Eastern Mennonite University