MCKENZIE OUZTS

Arts & Culture Administration with a minor in Arts Marketing

Summa Cum Laude Honors

Double major in Music Education & Vocal Performance

Magna Cum Laude Honors

• Establish and maintain effective working relations with officials of the court, related agencies, and the general public.
• Communicate and build excellent rapport with clients in person, over the phone, and via email to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Draft, proofread, and file or send legal documents, such as motions or letters of intent.
• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, and compiling complex documentation.
• Conduct legal and background research when requested.

• Build and maintain strong relations with regional arts organizations, driving
youth music education accessibility engagement, under-served community education
outreach and development, and other various arts partnerships.
• Develop and administer comprehensive educational services for core subjects such as
Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts using Arts Integration techniques
aligned with educational standards set by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts.
• Leverage knowledge of children's neurological development as well as neurodiversity (i.e.
ADHD, ADD, autism, etc.) for holistic accommodations in arts-based educational
psychology.
• Curate and deliver educational materials and equip students and parents with necessary
tools to reinforce learning at home, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

• Developed, organized, and produced internationally-renowned arts experiences through live
performance and a variety of arts events, including privately-led arts activities, at a Fortune
500 entertainment and hospitality company.
• Conceptualized and implemented diverse programming focused on immersive arts
experiences and community engagement aligned with production standards and
operation/sales objectives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management and positive client relations with
budgeting, scheduling, and interpersonal skills, bolstering B2C sales.
• Prioritized the safety and efficiency of large audiences and participants in performance
settings, adhering to best practices.

• Successfully established and maintained partnerships to enhance community engagement
and broaden outreach initiatives with local and national performance venues, such as the
Koger Center for the Arts and Carnegie Hall.
• Facilitated a dynamic and comprehensive music learning environment for K-5th students at a
Title 1 Arts Magnet school.
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing and implementing elementary general music lesson
plans aligned with the SC College & Career Ready Standards.
• Adapted instructional methods and assessment techniques to cater to diverse learning styles
and individual needs, promoting an inclusive and comprehensive learning environment.
• Successfully coordinated and directed various arts events, including chorus and theatre
productions, district-wide showcases, and local community outreach and fundraising events.
• Conducted thorough research, composed grant proposals, and skillfully managed budgets to
secure resources for regular instructional classes and an after-school chorus program.

• Developed and taught curriculum aligned with SC College & Career Ready Standards for Pre-K-5th general music.
• Developed and taught curriculum aligned with SC College & Career Ready Standards for multiple levels of Middle School choir.
• Supplemented chorus rehearsals with knowledge vocal pedagogy, Music history, Art history, and Arts Integration Educational Theory.

• Instructed a roster of students in the study of vocal and piano pedagogy and technique through private voice and piano lessons.
• Organized and facilitated annual recitals.

• Instructed a roster of students in the study of vocal and piano pedagogy and technique through private voice and piano lessons.
• Organized and facilitated annual recitals.

• Skillfully facilitated a comprehensive learning environment for development of
basic music language skills among infants, toddlers, and their parents.
• Equipped parents with curated materials to support and reinforce Music Play instruction at home, promoting continuity in the learning experience beyond the classroom setting.