Alexander Maio

An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Willingness to fulfill responsibilities and create support to meet team goals.

• The New York Flute Club Blue Ribbon. Mar 2021. Grade 9
• The New York Flute Club Red Ribbon. Mar 2022. Grade 10
• The Congressional Award Bronze Medal, Feb 2023, Grade 11
• Honor Roll. Awarded quarterly. Grades 9, 10, and 11

• Flutist

2015 - Present

I have enjoyed playing the flute since 3rd grade, have experienced the ups and downs of learning the music, rehearsing, and performing different pieces, and enjoy working with many people in various groups

• Researching and understanding the design of aircraft and rockets used both for commercial and private use.

2017 - Present

Enjoy understanding how and why aircraft designs are revised and often updated to improve the overall efficiency of that aircraft

• Home Renovations

2018 - Present.

I developed creativity and dexterity as I helped my parents design different parts of the house and repair plumbing, electrical, infrastructure, and heating/cooling systems during renovations.

• Researching information on the production, manufacturing, and usage of electronic devices

2020 - Present

Curious about the process it takes to manufacture a new aircraft

• Researching the integration and advances in aviation design and manufacturing

2022 - Present

Enjoy finding out the different things engineers look out for when updating or improving aircraft.

• Dwight Morrow High School Marching Band

2021 - Present

I learned to coordinate with other people on the field and keep the section in check.

• Flutist, Bergen County Band.

Grade 8. Nov 2019 - Mar 2020.

Learned how to adapt when unsure about a section

• 1st Chair Flutist, Thurnauer Symphonic Orchestra.

Grade 9 and 10. Sept 2020 - Jun 2022.

Learned for the first time how to aid my section as the leader and take on the responsibilities as the head of my section, what to do when straying off track, and how to correct mistakes.

• 1st Chair Flutist, New England Music Camp Symphonic Band

Grade 10. Jun 2022 - July 2022.

Led advanced flutists and learned different skills such as communication and trust between musicians

• 1st Chair Flutist, Bergen Youth Orchestra

Grade 11. Sep 2022 - Present.

Supported my section, delivered what the conductor expected, helped my section fulfill its role, and adapted to the strings, brass, and other woodwind sections.

• Marching Band Flute Section Leader

Grade 11. Sept 2022 - Feb 2023.

Coordinated with fellow flutists with the choreographed movements on a field

• Video Editor, DMAE News Crew.

Grade 11. Oct 2022 - June 2023.

Edited the daily news videos, kept the production on time, created templates with new themes and information that could be placed on each section of the video, and learned how to streamline processes such as making presets and subtitle translations.

- Usher and Assistant/Volunteer at the JCC Thurnauer School of Music.

Sep 2017 - Jan 2023.

Greeted and guided patrons to classrooms or seats, printed programs, sorted out sheet music, and moved equipment around the building for lessons, events, and concerts.