Jake Olson
Lake Elmo,MN
Summary
Driven teacher with entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, creative and committed to sharing knowledge and experience. Dedicated to individual and large group music instruction. Comprehensive background in live performance on rock/pop/blues guitar, as well as classical/contemporary solo and choral singing. Holds students to a high musical standard, while allowing them to reach their full potential as a human being through the medium of music making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Assistant Basic Conducting
St Olaf College; Anton Armstrong (instructor)
Northfield , MN
2024.02 - Current
- Assist students with basic conducting techniques.
- Provide additional feedback to students, supplemental to the main instructor's feedback.
- Administrate help-sessions outside of class.
Climbing Wall Staff
St Olaf College
Northfield , MN
2023.09 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to climbers of all skill levels on safety, techniques, and proper use of equipment.
- Enforced rules of the facility with regard to safety standards and customer behavior.
- Ensured that all participants had signed waivers prior to using the facilities' services.
- Informed new climbers of proper belaying commands.
- Belaying climbers in an industry standard safe manner.
Intern Choral Director
Northfield Youth Choirs
Northfield , MN
2022.10 - Current
- Provided guidance and instruction on vocal technique, sight-reading, diction, intonation, phrasing and style.
- Assisted in rehearsing, preparing and conducting choral performances.
- Chose suitable music for various vocal types.
- Worked with students 6th-12th grade
Dance Class Musician
St Olaf College
Northfield , MN
2022.09 - 2023.12
- Provided improvised guitar music for dance students.
- Recalled past improvisational parts for specific dances.
- Collaborated with a drummer and the dance professor to make class move seamlessly.
Package Handler
FedEx:Ground
Saint Paul , MN
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
Host
Olive Garden
Oakdale , MN
2018.07 - 2018.11
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Collaborated with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate customers.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Vocal Music Education
St Olaf College
Northfield, MN05.2024
Skills
- Teaching Proficiency
- Private Instruction
- Managing Program Activities
- Music Theory
- Guitar Experience: 10 Years
- Improvisation
- Conducting Proficiency
- St Olaf Choir Member
- Live Performance Experience
- Team Leadership
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Classroom Assistant Basic Conducting
St Olaf College; Anton Armstrong (instructor)
2024.02 - Current
Climbing Wall Staff
St Olaf College
2023.09 - Current
Intern Choral Director
Northfield Youth Choirs
2022.10 - Current
Dance Class Musician
St Olaf College
2022.09 - 2023.12
Package Handler
FedEx:Ground
2022.06 - 2022.08
Host
Olive Garden
2018.07 - 2018.11
Bachelor of Music Education - Vocal Music Education
St Olaf College
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