Angelina Velazco Perez
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic musician with extensive performance experience at Mariachi Las Dahlias, showcasing violin proficiency and strong attention to detail. Proven ability to engage audiences and collaborate effectively, while fostering youth development through being both a student and volunteer in the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program. Bilingual and committed to ethical practices, ensuring impactful contributions in diverse environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Musician
Mariachi Las Dahlias
Denver, CO
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow musicians to enhance overall performance quality.
- Performed live at various venues, engaging audiences effectively.
- Adapted musical arrangements to suit different genres and styles, as all-female groups must transpose arrangements to comfortable singing keys with preciseness, as mariachi music was originally created exclusively for men.
- Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
- Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
Volunteer
Colorado Youth Mariachi Program
Aurora, CO
05.2021 - 12.2024
- Assisted in organizing music workshops for youth participants.
- Collaborated with instructors to enhance student engagement during rehearsals.
- Volunteered with the younger classes and helped with violin and voice sectionals
- Supported event logistics, including setup and coordination of performances.
- Facilitated communication between volunteers and participants to ensure smooth operations.
- Assisted with administrative and outreach programs
- Contributed to curriculum development by gathering feedback from students and parents.
Construction Worker
A&D Construction
Denver, CO
01.2018 - 05.2024
- This was an opportunity to assist my father and mother's small business remodeling company, A&D construction. Founded in the Denver Metro area, but the company has been contracted around the state of Colorado.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in site preparation and cleanup, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Learned how to cooperate and collaborate in a male-dominated field as a young latina woman.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily project goals effectively.
- Maintained tools and equipment, promoting optimal functionality on-site.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Social Legal Studies, Spanish
University of Denver
Denver, CO06-2028
Skills
- Violin proficiency
- Strong attention to detail
- Teaching experience
- Schedule management
- Extensive performance background
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Punctual and reliable
- Active listening
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Ethical awareness
- Research and analysis
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with several other professional Mariachi musicians on performances around the state of Colorado
- Achieved being the top 10 of my grade in by completing assignments and with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved outreach and increase of engagement of the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program through effectively helping with administration of program enrollment, outreach emails, and volunteering with younger classes in order to inspire and preserve the art of Mariachi music.
Certification
- Mariachi Musician, Mariachi Las Dahlias - April 2024-Present
- Full-time student at the University of Denver
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Musician
Mariachi Las Dahlias
04.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Colorado Youth Mariachi Program
05.2021 - 12.2024
Construction Worker
A&D Construction
01.2018 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Social Legal Studies, Spanish
University of Denver