Lauren Duncanson
Summary
Outgoing, organized, and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocal Coach
Freelancer
03.2019 - Current
- Assisted students in preparation for auditions, resulting in successful placements in choirs, bands, and musical theater productions.
- Implemented effective warm-up routines, reducing the risk of vocal strain and injury among students.
- Taught fundamentals and instructed proper breathing techniques for optimal vocal projection, improving overall tone quality and control.
- Increased student confidence and stage presence through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Advised aspiring singers on strategies for building a professional career in the music industry.
Musical Director
Generation Dance Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced musical performances by conducting comprehensive rehearsals, teaching the compositions, and providing constructive feedback to performers.
- Collaborated with choreographers and stage directors to ensure seamless integration of music and movement in productions.
- Mentored performers through private sessions, fostering their growth as artists and performers.
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
Sales Associate
Tilly's Clothing Store
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Built relationships with customers to to better uncover individual needs and encourage repeat business.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service in-store and by telephone, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales, increasing average transaction size.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Organized racks and shelves to engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance and offering support as needed.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of marketing initiatives to promote store events and special promotions.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
Camp Counselor
Laurel Hall
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Established lasting connections with campers'' families through consistent communication regarding progress and achievements during their time at camp.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Acting And Musical Theatre
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2025
High School Diploma -
John Burroughs High School
Burbank, CA05.2021
Skills
- Client Relationship Building
- Team Player and Strong Communicator
- Problem-solving skills
- Time Management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Goal-Oriented
- Outgoing and Positive Personality
- Sales Strategies
- Strong Math Skills
- Strong technology and organization skills
- Takes criticism well and strives to keep improving
Timeline
Musical Director
Generation Dance Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
Sales Associate
Tilly's Clothing Store
06.2019 - 08.2019
Vocal Coach
Freelancer
03.2019 - Current
Camp Counselor
Laurel Hall
06.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Acting And Musical Theatre
Ithaca College
High School Diploma -
John Burroughs High School