Joanna Barousse
Gainesville,FL
Summary
A dynamic professional with background in leadership and operational excellence, ready to drive strategic initiatives and streamline processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering consistent results, adapting effectively to evolving demands. Expertise spans project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and proactive mindset, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently and effectively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
University of Florida
11.2021 - Current
- Department: Innovation Academy (IA)
- Strategized, developed and managed all marketing and communications efforts for the IA programs, while recruiting, hiring, and leading a team of student assistants consisting of a Web Developer, Communications Coordinator, and Graphic Designer
- Supported all co-curricular programming, including the IA Local Internship, the IA Living Learning Community, the Suss Scholarship, Speaker Series, Pitch Competitions, and more
- Advanced fundraising efforts through UF sponsored events like Gator Giving Day and Grateful Gator Day
- Planned, organized, and collaborated with team members for Innovation Academy events, including but not limited to information sessions for 300+ prospective students, new student convocation of 900+ attendees, the annual summer student innovation showcases of 300+ students, and IA graduation celebrations of 200+ attendees
- Developed and launched new events and programs, including the inaugural IA Student Business Incubator, the annual IA Open House and Lunch & Learn about IA events
- Directed, mentored and streamlined the IA Ambassador student volunteer program for office hours, events and prospective student information sessions
Music Teacher
Alachua County Public Schools
09.2014 - 03.2021
- Schools: Parker Elementary, Kimball Wiles Elementary, & Lake Forest Elementary; Oak Hall School
- Co-directed, collaborated and coordinated with fellow music teachers for curriculum development, instruction and performances in the Gainesville community
- Fostered an environment of teamwork, fairness, friendliness and self-discipline using effective classroom management techniques
- Developed age appropriate, interactive lessons encouraging use of vocalization techniques, creative play, movement activities, group dancing and playing a variety of instruments
- Assisted in stage and set design, choreographed dances, and operated the sound board during rehearsals and performances
Piano and Voice Instructor & Business Owner
Joanna Barousse’s Music Studio
04.2012 - 06.2017
- Owned and operated a private voice and piano instruction business
- Marketed services through referrals to increase client base
- Customized lessons to reach individual students' goals
- Guided students’ behavior to model disciplined and professional musicianship
Education
B.M. - Music Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2013
Skills
- Conscientious communication
- Detailed organizational skills
- Event management
- Problem-solving
- Process improvement
- Program coordination
- Project management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning and execution
- Team leadership and operations
- Team training and development
Certification
- Strategic Communications Academy, Digital Credential from UF’s Center for Public Interest Communications, (in-progress)
- Managing at UF Certification (in-progress)
- Mental Health First Aid Certification, (2023-present)
- Florida Teaching Certificate, Music K-12 (2013-2023)
Timeline
Assistant Director
University of Florida
11.2021 - Current
Music Teacher
Alachua County Public Schools
09.2014 - 03.2021
Piano and Voice Instructor & Business Owner
Joanna Barousse’s Music Studio
04.2012 - 06.2017
- Strategic Communications Academy, Digital Credential from UF’s Center for Public Interest Communications, (in-progress)
- Managing at UF Certification (in-progress)
- Mental Health First Aid Certification, (2023-present)
- Florida Teaching Certificate, Music K-12 (2013-2023)
B.M. - Music Education
University of Florida
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