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Elizabeth San

Cedar Falls,IA

Summary

Adept at fostering teamwork and promoting a positive atmosphere, I honed my communication and creative visualization skills at the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra. My versatility and strong work ethic, demonstrated through balancing a musical career with academic pursuits, have been key to my success. Skilled in event organization and personable in interactions, I excel in roles requiring both hard and soft skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Violin Player

Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong communication skills within the team, fostering a positive atmosphere and promoting teamwork.
  • Achieved lifelong aspiration through proven work ethic, dedication and visualization.
  • Managed part-time musical career while simultaneously finishing undergraduate studies.
  • Achieved success in regional tournaments through rigorous practice sessions and continuous skill development.

Head Bartender

Mulligan's Brick Oven Grill & Pub
08.2020 - Current
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
  • Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
  • Streamlined bar operations through effective staff scheduling and task delegation, maximizing productivity during busy shifts.

Violin & Viola Instructor

Music Hill Studios
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.

Music Ambassador/Office Assistant

University of Northern Iowa
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
  • Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted team with operational policies and procedures to drive services.
  • Served as organization ambassador at various charity events, promoting mission and values.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members and community members in diplomatic manner.
  • Developed and maintained extensive network of community contacts, resulting in increased visibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Skills

Creative Visualization

Fundraising abilities

Goal-oriented focus

Event Organization

Strong Work Ethic

Self-discipline

Coachability

Versatility in Roles

Personable and friendly

Timeline

Violin Player

Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra
08.2021 - Current

Violin & Viola Instructor

Music Hill Studios
08.2021 - 08.2022

Head Bartender

Mulligan's Brick Oven Grill & Pub
08.2020 - Current

Music Ambassador/Office Assistant

University of Northern Iowa
08.2018 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Music

William Penn University

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

University of Northern Iowa
Elizabeth San