To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Music
Huntingdon College
01.2023
Instructed introductory music appreciation course to undergraduate-level majors and non-majors
Organized and assisted in the development of the course curriculum
Developed and presented stimulating instructional materials covering a range of musical eras aligned with the curriculum
Evaluated student progress by test administration
Implemented inclusive learning opportunities to enhance student academic achievement and participation levels
Reviewed and graded student examinations.
Stocker
Walmart Stores
01.2016
Ensured that inventory was properly accounted for and stocked shelves in compliance with store policy
Utilized the company's inventory software platform to check in products and compare deliveries to outstanding purchase orders
Received and distributed over 2000 pieces of merchandise throughout the store daily, displaying it in accordance with procedure, and take inventory of stock regularly
Assisted customers with locating products or directing them to the appropriate associate to assist
Labeled, inspected, and verified all incoming orders and also store them up in the central supply area
Recorded data and stocked items either via the use of computer or manually
Adjusted all errors and documented all discrepancies
Conveyed and sorted freight from the truck to the floor for proper placement
Placed price tags properly on the items and make sure that the barcodes too are placed correctly.
Retail Sales Associate
CVS Pharmacy
01.2023 - Current
Primarily responsible for the front store, including both the cash register and self-checkouts
Assist customers, as well as merchants such as Door Dash, Instacart, Uber Eats ect
With finding items
Shop and process orders for those that order online
Sign up customers for CVS discount cards
Assist customers with the Kodak machine concerning pictures
Sort newly printed photos according to size
Make outbound calls to customers notifying them their photos are ready for pickup
Take inbound calls for customers with inquiries
Process prepaid card transactions
Take and process passport and visa photos
Stock the front store and go down each aisle bringing all items to the front
Check in and check out UPS packages
Make sure the front store is neat and clean
Process utility bills
Assist in training new hires.
Adjunct Professor of Music
Alabama State University
01.2020 - Current
Instruct introductory music appreciation undergraduate-level non music majors
Provide lessons that emphasize advanced vocal and ear training, control and breathing strategies, tone production, sight-reading, posture and alignment, and harmony techniques
Display a flexible, creative approach tailored to each student's needs and potential to improve vocal techniques
Assist in the development of the course curriculum
Present stimulating instructional materials covering a range of musical eras aligned with the curriculum
Collaborate with faculty to prepare course contents
Prepare university students for recitals, solo performances, and auditions
Evaluate student progress by test administration
Implement inclusive learning opportunities to enhance student academic achievement and participation levels.
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
Responsible for teaching students of various backgrounds basic Reading, Writing and Math Skills
Complete documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details
Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom
Maintain day to day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
Maintain a clean classroom
Strictly follow all lesson plans that have been provided
Meet with parents to discuss students' academic progress
Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
Met with parents to discuss any behavioral issues
Tutor Special Education Students
Participate in Professional Development
Always receive positive feedback from administration.
Choral Teacher
Johnnie R. Carr Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Taught Choir and General Music for grades 6th-8th
Facilitated instruction and lesson activities for grades sixth through eighth
Instructed and implemented daily lessons aligned with the course curriculum
Developed stimulating lesson plans covering a wide array of general music education
Planned, organized, and directed school choir performances
Used appropriate teaching strategies to meet student's individual needs
Fostered a motivational learning environment to improve student's academic advancement
Assessed student learning and graded their knowledge and skills according to defined material.
Vocal Coach
Music Academy
01.2021 - 01.2022
Taught weekly individual vocal lessons to various students ranging from 7 to 60+ years old
Provided lessons that emphasized basic vocal and ear training, posture and alignment, and tone production techniques
Displayed a flexible, creative approach tailored to each student's needs and potential.
Customer Service Agent
Blue Novis
01.2018 - 01.2020
Responsible for handling inbound and outbound calls as well as being accountable for the delivery of high quality professional services in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the facility
Provided outstanding customer service over the phone
Effectively communicates with customers, primarily on the phone, about their accounts
Handled customer data with confidentiality
Processed loans ranging from $200 to $3000 for individuals that meet certain criteria and qualifications
Maintained compliance with federal and state laws as well as company policies and procedures.
Retail Associate
Ross Stores
01.2017 - 01.2018
Responsible for ensuring that Customers have a positive shopping experience
Greeted customers in a friendly manner, answered questions and aided them as needed
Developed solutions for customers by listening to their needs and recommending the appropriate solutions
Prepared items in inventory to be added to the sales floor
Collaborated with team members to help keep the sales floor area cleaned and organized at all times
Utilized the company's POS system to cash customers out or administer returns.
Education
M.M., Vocal Performance -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2018
B.A., Music Performance -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
07.2015
Skills
Performance Techniques
Sight-Reading Mastery
Adaptive Teaching Strategies
Choral Conducting
Music History Knowledge
Online Teaching
Faculty Development
Ear Training
Vocal coaching
Professional Networking
Opera Studies
Relationship Building
Vocal tone
Sight Reading
Aural skills
Decision-Making
Active Learning
Presentation Skills
Grade Assignment
Qualifications Summary
Experienced professional with planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and additional responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.