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Kristen Baskewicz

Webster,NY

Summary

With two decades of diverse experience spanning education, hospitality, and brand ambassadorship, I bring a unique blend of creativity, passion, and expertise to the table. As a seasoned professional, I excel at crafting engaging and impactful learning solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. My knack for building positive relationships and driving continuous improvement has been a cornerstone of my career. Now, I'm eager to channel my instructional design, training skills, and engaging personality into a corporate setting, where I can contribute to a company's success with innovative and dynamic training strategies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Music Teacher

Rochester City School District
09.2006 - Current
  • Teach daily lessons to students in grades K-8
  • Developed year long curriculum for multiple grade and ability levels to meet instructional framework standards
  • Mentor to college students and new teachers
  • Present multiple performances per school year
  • Develop strong working relationships with administrators, teachers, parents, and students
  • Maintain detailed department budget and financial records
  • Participate in annual professional development to stay up to date on current instructional practices and technology

Small Business Owner

Savage Daughter Whiskey Events
08.2023 - Current
  • Book and lead private whiskey tastings and cocktail making classes
  • Promote business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity
  • Create financial plans and budgets to optimize resources, track expenses, and ensure profitability.

Brand Ambassador and Events Lead

Black Button Distilling
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Scheduled, staffed, and managed private events and music performances
  • Planned and lead monthly blending and cocktail classes
  • Created new cocktail, pairing, and food menus each season
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion

Bar Team Leader

Barry's Old School Irish
02.2018 - 09.2023
  • Coached team members on procedures and productivity strategies
  • Lead quarterly private whiskey tastings and monthly whiskey club meetings
  • Managed inventory and ordering
  • Created strong relationships with guests, industry specialists, and suppliers
  • Developed special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings

Education

Master of Science - Music Education

Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
08-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

University of Alabama
Huntsville, AL
05-2003

Skills

  • Instructional Design & Content Development: Proven ability to develop and design innovative instructional content for both live and virtual environments
  • Learning Assessment & Evaluation: Skilled in designing and implementing robust learning assessments
  • Platform Expertise: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Suite, and Final Cut Pro
  • Collaboration & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
  • Self-Starter & Independent Learner: Demonstrated ability to work independently and quickly absorb new information
  • Event Management: Experienced in planning and managing events, including spirits based classes and tasting events, performances, and presentations
  • Creative and Organized: Balances innovation with meticulous planning
  • Strong Work Ethic: Reliable and dedicated
  • Social Media Savvy: Enhances brand presence and engagement
  • Calm Under Pressure: Thrives in high-stress situations and skilled at defusing tension

Certification

  • Certified Virtual Assistant, IAP Career College February 2025

Languages

French
Professional Working
ASL
Professional Working

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Savage Daughter Whiskey Events
08.2023 - Current

Brand Ambassador and Events Lead

Black Button Distilling
01.2023 - 10.2024

Bar Team Leader

Barry's Old School Irish
02.2018 - 09.2023

Music Teacher

Rochester City School District
09.2006 - Current

Master of Science - Music Education

Nazareth College

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

University of Alabama

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