Eli Zaragoza
Norman,OK
Summary
Supportive Art Instructor with 1 year of experience teaching Marching Percussion. Extensive knowledge of Music and creating detailed and comprehensive music arrangements, and warmups. Committed to individual student growth with success in managing up to 20 students at a time.
Dependable Assistant with good supply management, recordkeeping and schedule coordination skills dedicated to keeping professionals focused and prepared for daily requirements. Produce business correspondence, detailed reports and useful spreadsheets using diverse software programs and technical skills. Respectful, punctual and hardworking.
Dedicated Student with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Band Office Assistant
OU Bands
06.2023 - Current
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
Kitchen Crew Member
Hideaway Pizza
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Marching Band Percussion Instructor
Washington High School
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Engaged in corrective and disciplinary action when appropriate.
Shift Manager
Taco Bell
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
Team Member
Whataburger
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education: Instrumental
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2026
High School Diploma -
Owasso High School
Owasso, OK05.2022
Skills
- Individual Technique
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Fundamentals and History
- Undergraduate Teaching
- Instructional Techniques
- Course Material Preparation
- Musical Arrangements
- Music Theory
- Time Management
- Sorting and Labeling
- Report Analysis
Accomplishments
Straight Superior Medalist in Owasso Solo/ Ensemble Competitions from 2017-2022
Bronze (2018) and Silver medalist (2021) in the OBA State Championships.
FBC Owasso Youth Band Drummer (2019-2021)
Marched Bass Drum in the 2020 Tournament of Roses Parade.
2nd Chair Percussion in the 2022 NCDA All Region High School Honor Band.
Marched with the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps in the 2022 season.
A current member in the Pride of Oklahoma. (2022-Present)
OU Percussion Society Member (2022-Present)
2023 OU Young Artists Competition Finalist (Percussion Soloist)
2023 OU Percussion Society Talent Show Winner
TMALA 2023 Percussion Internship
OU BCM Leadership Team (May 2023-Present)
OU BCM Paradigm Band Drummer (September 2023-Present)
OU Wind Symphony Percussionist
Certification
- Food Handling Permit - 2020-Present
Timeline
Band Office Assistant
OU Bands
06.2023 - Current
Kitchen Crew Member
Hideaway Pizza
05.2023 - Current
Marching Band Percussion Instructor
Washington High School
07.2022 - 05.2023
Shift Manager
Taco Bell
02.2021 - 01.2023
Team Member
Whataburger
02.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education: Instrumental
University of Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Owasso High School
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