Chakeal Gibson
Fairfax United Methodist Church
Fairfax,VA
5
years of professional experience
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at George Mason University, excelling in social media strategy and community engagement. Skilled in video editing and arts management, I effectively enhanced brand awareness and user interaction, driving significant audience growth. Known for strong decision-making and multicultural sensitivity, I strive to foster collaborative environments that inspire creativity with faculty and students everywhere I go.
Work History
Disability Student Support Staff
- Supporting individuals with disabilities in becoming confident internship/student employment settings
- Promote self-advocacy, student self-development, and independence among student clients
- Assist students, as needed, with travel training, such as public transportation to better prepare steer them towards independence
- Create and employ academic strategies with student clients to help better there academic performance and standing
- Mentored students with intellectual disabilities, fostering skill development and confidence
A Cappella Choir Director
1 Year 1 Month- Developed and implemented diverse choral curriculum enhancing student engagement and musical proficiency.
- Conducted rehearsals, fostering collaboration among students while improving vocal techniques and performance skills.
- Coordinated performances, managing logistics to ensure successful execution of events and audience satisfaction.
- Mentored student leaders, cultivating leadership skills and encouraging peer-to-peer support within the choir.
- Created original arrangements of popular works for students to perform.
- Implemented social media and marketing strategies to promote choir events and secure community support for students within the choir.
- Developed and managed relationships with partner organizations of the choir.
Friends of Music Intern, GMU Friends of Music
2 Months- Coordinated music events and performances, ensuring seamless execution and participant engagement.
- Assisted in marketing initiatives to promote concerts and outreach programs effectively.
- Attended Friends of Music events to help organize, support and occasionally perform wherever needed
- Collaborated with students and faculty to advocate and promote all forms of music at Mason via media projects
- Foster a better relationship between students and donors to create more scholarship opportunities
School of Music Ambassador
- Build positive rapport among students in the school of music
- Assist and guide school of music candidates through the school of music audition process.
- Advocate, support and promote student activity within the school of music.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication between students and faculty strengthening the relationships within our department.
Landscape Groundskeeper
3 Months- Assisted in maintaining garden aesthetics through regular planting and pruning activities.
- Collaborated with team members to develop seasonal planting schedules and maintenance plans.
- Implemented efficient watering techniques to optimize plant health and resource usage.
- Trained new staff on gardening best practices and tools usage for improved operational efficiency.
- Monitored plant health, identifying issues and recommending solutions to enhance growth conditions.
- Assembled and repaired various tools within in the garden.
Choir Member
1 Year- Performed vocal arrangements in diverse musical styles during weekly choir rehearsals.
- Collaborated with music director to select repertoire and enhance performance quality.
- Attended regular practice sessions to refine vocal techniques and maintain consistency.
- Contributed to community outreach events by performing at local venues and services.
- Assisted in developing new member onboarding processes to foster engagement and retention.
- Mentored newer members, providing guidance on vocal techniques and performance etiquette.
- Enhanced choir performance by consistently attending rehearsals and practicing assigned music diligently.
- Performed at community outreach events such as holiday concerts at nursing homes or charity fundraisers, spreading joy through music while giving back to others.
Social Media Marketing Manager
1 Year- Developed and implemented social media strategies to enhance brand (Mason Choirs) awareness and engagement.
- Analyzed performance metrics to optimize content and improve user interaction across platforms.
- Managed social media campaigns, ensuring alignment with university marketing goals and messaging.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams within the community to integrate social media efforts into broader marketing initiatives.
- Monitored industry trends to inform strategy adjustments and maintain competitive edge in digital marketing.
- Managed multiple social media platforms for increased engagement and audience growth.
- Created engaging multimedia content including graphics, videos, and story post to maintain and grow a following for the university brand.
Teaching Assistant
9 Months- Assisted faculty in preparing instructional materials and resources for course delivery.
- Facilitated communication between students and professors to address academic inquiries and concerns.
- Assisted students with financial concerns in receiving classroom materials
- Organized classroom activities and events, fostering an engaging learning environment for students.
Music Librarian
8 Months- Organized and maintained music collections, ensuring accessibility and accuracy for faculty and students.
- Assisted in cataloging new acquisitions using integrated library systems.
- Supported user inquiries by providing research assistance and resource recommendations.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and inviting environment within the music library space for optimal patron experience.
Technology Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Provided technical support for faculty and students, ensuring seamless operation of classroom technology district wide.
- Supported network maintenance tasks, contributing to reliable connectivity throughout the school environment.
- Streamlined technical support processes for improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, enhancing user experience and minimizing downtime.
- Maintained inventory of IT equipment, optimizing resource allocation and availability for educational needs.
- Managed and catalogued shipments of new devices.
- Assisted in the distribution and collection of student devices ensuring all students had a functional learning device in the district.
Education
High School Diploma
- Awarded }
- Ranked in Top [15]% of class
- [4.0] GPA
- Cum laude graduate
- Pauline Kolodzey Memorial Scholarship Recipient
- Mason Recognition Award Scholarship Recipient
- Dewberry School of Music Scholarship Recipient
- Elected to member for student council in 2022
- Tri-M Music Honors Society Member
- National Honors Socierty Member
- WTHS Women's Forum Member
- Project Unify Member
- Peer Outreach Member
- SURE Club Member
- Students Against Violence of the Earth Club Member
- GSA Member
- Way off Broadway Players Member
- Marching Band and Color Guard Member
- Freshman Transition Club Member
- Asian American Club Member
- African American Club Member
- Art Club Member
- German Club Member
- Dynamics A Cappella Member
- Students In Action Member
- Jazz Band Member
- Relevant Coursework: Digital Illustration
- Completed AP course in English
Skills
Social media and promotions
Video editing
Event promotion
Strategy development
Arts Management
Teaching (K-12)
Music (teaching and performing)
Multicultural sensitivity
Community engagement
Public and media relations
Calendar management
Decision-making
Affiliations
George Mason University (GMU)
George Mason University Dewberry School of Music
Friends of Music
National Music Educators Association
Tri-M Music Honors Society
Doc Nix and the Green Machine
George Mason Choirs
Groove Theory A Cappella
Timeline
Disability Student Support Staff
Mason LIFE George Mason University
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
School of Music Ambassador
George Mason Dewberry School of Music
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Friends of Music Intern, GMU Friends of Music
George Mason University
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Landscape Groundskeeper
George Mason University(Friends of Music)
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Choir Member
Fairfax United Methodist Church
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
A Cappella Choir Director
George Mason University
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Social Media Marketing Manager
George Mason University
06.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Teaching Assistant
George Mason University
08.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Music Librarian
George Mason University
09.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Technology Assistant
Washington Township High School
09.2021 - 07.2023Read More
Washington Township Highschool
High School Diploma
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