Catherine Bowness
Somerville,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Cashier
The Stone Oven Bakery & Cafe
Auckland , New Zealand
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
Cashier/Food Preparer
Pavement Coffeehouse
Allston , MA
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Operated cash registers and credit card machines for transactions.
- Prepared food orders, such as sandwiches, salads, and beverages.
- Maintained records of inventory levels and orders for supplies.
Musician
Self employed
Cambridge , MA
01.2012 - Current
- Traveled extensively around the United States, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, England, Ireland, France, Belgium and Canada performing shows at theatres, festivals and music venues with a band.
- Organized tour logistics including booking accomodations, flights, rental cars for five musicians.
- Keeping financial spreadsheets for the business income and expenses of the band.
- Managed weekly meetings with other members of the team including booking agent, manager, PR.
- Advanced gigs including load in times, sound check, announce dates.
- Brainstormed with band members about social media content, new videos, photos, marketing for new music releases.
Music Teacher
Self-employeed
Cambridge , MA
01.2012 - Current
- Create lesson plans for banjo students that suit their musical experience and desired goals.
- Encourage students to make them feel welcomed, inspired and encouraged in their musical studies.
- Send material to students after each lesson and keep track of individual learning progress.
- Manage an online lesson booking system including payments and scheduling for each student.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
New Zealand School of Music
New Zealand01.2011
Skills
- Time management
- Ability to work well with others
- Listening / taking direction
- Staying organized with multiple tasks
- Flexibility when plans change
- Communicates clearly with other team members
- Friendly and welcoming with customers
- Positive and creative when solving challenges
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Steve Martin Banjo Prize in 2020
- 1st place in the Freshgrass Banjo Contest 2015
- International Bluegrass Music Association new band of the year in 2020
Timeline
Cashier/Food Preparer
Pavement Coffeehouse
02.2016 - 05.2016
Server/Cashier
The Stone Oven Bakery & Cafe
01.2012 - 12.2012
Musician
Self employed
01.2012 - Current
Music Teacher
Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
New Zealand School of Music
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