Judith Hurst

• Provided oversight and administration for weekly music program including adult choir, instrumentals, soloists, bell choir, and special guest artists.
• Inspired love of choral and instrumental music in members, leading to increased choir and music department participation and retention.
• Cultivated a positive rehearsal environment by fostering collaboration, mutual respect, and camaraderie among choir members.
• Developed clear performance expectations and guidelines for choir members, promoting high professionalism during rehearsals and services.
• Educated choir members on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
• Mentored individual choir members, providing personalized guidance on vocal technique, stage presence, and musicianship for improved performance quality.
• Developed diverse choral repertoire, incorporating various musical styles and genres to broaden the choir's appeal.
• Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
• Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
• Implemented effective marketing strategies using social media platforms, print materials, and community outreach efforts to raise awareness about upcoming special presentations (Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.).
• Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
• Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.

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• Recruited, interviewed, and hired front desk, reservations, and night audit employees.
• Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
• Created weekly schedules for front office staff members to ensure appropriate coverage during peak hours or high-demand periods.
• Monitored financial transactions at the front desk, ensuring accurate billing procedures and minimizing discrepancies.
• Reconciled end-of-day reports to determine accurate billing and payment processing.
• Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure timely room availability and optimal guest experience.
• Managed reservation inquiries over phone/email/web platforms, ensuring full capacity utilization.
• Resolved guest complaints professionally, maintaining positive relationships with customers.

• Enhanced congregation's worship experience by skillfully accompanying the adult choir, soloists, and various ensembles.
• Selected appropriate piano pieces to meet service needs (prelude, offertory, etc.), to ensure that the selections were cohesive with sermon themes, to meet the overall spiritual goals of each service and showcase skills.
• Developed extensive piano repertoire that catered to diverse preferences within the 3,000-member congregation, resulting in increased satisfaction among members.
• Provided piano accompaniment for weekly choir rehearsals, supporting a strong sense of camaraderie and accomplishment among the 50 choir members.
• Played for weddings, funerals, and other milestone events within the congregation, creating a meaningful and personal atmosphere for attendees.
• Worked closely with other instrumentalists in the special events orchestra to create well-rounded and engaging presentations.
• Collaborated with audio-visual team members to ensure optimal sound levels during services.
• Mentored aspiring pianists within the congregation, fostering a love for music and strengthening their skills through regular lessons.
• Continuously improved technical skills through ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Followed established auditing processes to meet internal requirements.
• Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
• Ensured the integrity of financial reporting by tracking and correcting any errors for 65-450 rooms (per hotel), to maintain accuracy.
• Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports and supporting documentation detailing financial information for 65-450 rooms (per hotel).
• Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
• Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their professional growth within the team.

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Relevant Coursework: AA in Business Administration