Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Leadership
Languages
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Darby Lestin

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Hardworking Musician & Student with solid creative and academic background.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk /Administrative Assistant

Law Office of Jack D. King
05.2017 - 05.2018


  • Improved communication between departments through timely and accurate message delivery.
  • Answer telephone, screen, and direct calls
  • Performed administrative duties including faxing, filing, and managing incoming and outgoing mail
  • Receive and assist customers and visitors
  • Schedule appointments, organize conference and meeting
  • Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Vocal Arranger

VoicesOnly
10.2021 - Current
  • Directly interact with and address client needs
  • Execute client ideas with accuracy and ample creativity
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients through consistent professionalism, responsiveness, and problem-solving abilities.

Student Teacher

Buck Lake Elementary School
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Manage classroom environment
  • Supervise children
  • Facilitate educational activities to promote personal growth and discovery within the children
  • Maintain cleanliness of facilities used
  • Follow/aid in development of curriculum

Agent

Dynata
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Informed clients of policies and procedures.
  • Received multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Enhanced call center efficiency by effectively managing high call volumes and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.

Co-Director

A Cappella Academy
11.2023 - Current
  • Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
  • Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
  • Write and arrange original compositions for live/studio music performances.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Orange High School
05.2019

Bachelors of Arts in Music Entrepreneurial Studies -

Florida State University
05.2023

Leadership

West Orange Choir

  • Artistic Director of Noise Complaint (2019)
  • Soprano Section Leader (2015-2016)
  • Choir Librarian (2019)
  • Alto Section Leader (2018-2019)
  • Assistant Soprano Section Leader (2017-2018)


Florida State University

  • Music Director of All-Night Yahtzee (Spring 2020-Spring 2021)

Languages

English
Haitian Creole

Awards

Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award (CARA)


  • Best High School Arrangement - “I Can’t Make You Love Me” - Noise Complaint (2021)
  • Best R&B Song - “All For Us” - All-Night Yahtzee (2021)


Volunteer Experience

  • Give Kids The World, Orlando, FL

Student Volunteer

January 2019 - May 2019

Operated train ride, Maintained organization in the cafeteria, Managed the Star Tower


  • Orlando Chorale Society, Orlando, FL,

Student Librarian

August 2018 - May 2019

Organized music, Assisted choir members, Ran errands for the directors, Handed out music to members, Kept a digital record of ingoing/outgoing music


  • A Cappella Academy

Intern, Unpaid

January 2022 - November 2023

Perform tasks such as creating copies,
Manage purchase and distribution of  outsourced meals
Purchase necessities related to nutrition, health care and first aid for the attendees
Assist in the creation and distribution of music learning materials (including transcription & recording)

Timeline

Co-Director

A Cappella Academy
11.2023 - Current

Agent

Dynata
05.2022 - 05.2023

Vocal Arranger

VoicesOnly
10.2021 - Current

Student Teacher

Buck Lake Elementary School
05.2021 - 05.2022

Front Desk /Administrative Assistant

Law Office of Jack D. King
05.2017 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

West Orange High School

Bachelors of Arts in Music Entrepreneurial Studies -

Florida State University
Darby Lestin