Koki Kobayashi (They/Them)
Seattle,WA
Summary
Versatile Songwriter and Audio Producer possessing extensive knowledge and professional experience with Logic Pro X and AVID Pro Tools. Adaptive, creative, and resourceful musician with over four years of experience in recording projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Aide
L’Arche Noah Sealth
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of living spaces.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Home Life Leader/Direct Support Professional
L’Arche Wavecrest
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring co-workers during weekly check-ins and meetings.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns by delegating tasks that suited individuals' strengths.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Liaised with case managers at the Regional Center of Orange County to set individual goals for clients and worked with clients to meet their annual goals.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure, and INR to assess and document important health information.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Teaching Assistant
Holy Redeemer Grade School
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted 2nd and 3rd grade students in a low-income neighborhood with Art, Reading, and STEM courses during the summer school program.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and provided peer mentorship to students needing additional help with reading and math.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Education
Certificate in Audio Production -
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05.2021
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Progress Documentation
- Music Publishing
- Audio Mixing
- Music Production
- Lyric Writing
- Audience Targeting
- Music Licensing
Accomplishments
- The Professor James Withey Writing Award, 2021, Award-winning essay: “Miss Americana vs. The Patriarchy: Feminist Humor in Taylor Swift’s Satirical Music Videos” published in the University of Notre Dame’s Americana undergraduate research journal
- College of Arts and Letters Dean’s Honor List 2020, 2021
- Red Smith Writing Scholarship, 2019
- Realizing the Dream Grant, 2018
- Notre Dame Club of Indianapolis Scholarship, 2017-2021
- First Year of Studies Dean’s Honor List, 2017
Activities And Skills
- GRAMMY U Member, 10/2023-Present, Member of the Recording Academy’s young music industry professionals program
- ASCAP Member, 10/2023-Present, Member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers as a songwriter and publisher
- Puget Soundworks Chorus, 05/2023-Present, Baritone-Bass singer in all-gender, queer chorus based in Seattle, WA
- Songwriting and Music Production, Spring 2021-Present, Writing and recording original music using studio and MIDI instruments via Logic Pro X and Avid Pro Tools
- Notre Dame Summer Service Learning Program, Summer 2018, 2019, Conducted a research project on the benefits of partaking in Special Olympic programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Highlighted changes needed in the Special Olympic Organization to increase inclusivity of individuals with disabilities in broader society
- Notre Dame Feminist Club, Fall 2020 - Spring 2021, Participated in donation drives collecting feminine hygiene and menstrual products for individuals experiencing homelessness in South Bend, IN
Community Service
- Volunteer, Our Lady of the Road, South Bend, IN, Winter 2018, Served breakfast to individuals experiencing homelessness in South Bend. Cleaned and sanitized showers for the individuals to use
- Volunteer, Manna Meal, Detroit, MI, Summer 2018, Prepared and served breakfast to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit
Certification
- Adult First Aid/CPR Certification
Timeline
Home Care Aide
L’Arche Noah Sealth
06.2022 - Current
Home Life Leader/Direct Support Professional
L’Arche Wavecrest
06.2021 - 06.2022
Teaching Assistant
Holy Redeemer Grade School
06.2018 - 08.2018
Certificate in Audio Production -
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
University of Notre Dame
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