Melissa Tovar
Riverside,Ca
Summary
I am a current first year student at California State University Long Beach striving to succeed in a stimulating and challenging work environment that would be flexible with my student schedule and will positively affect my personal and professional growth. I look to improve and utilize my skill set to become a well-rounded worker, and a contributing team member of the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care
Riverside County Department of Animal Services
01.2017 - Current
- I've fostered animals, specifically cats and dogs through Riverside County Department of Animal Services and The Devore Animal Shelter and continue to do so
- I am responsible for grooming, feeding, potting training, and socializing kittens and puppies until they reach the age of 8 weeks old to which they then are adoptable
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Redlands-Riverside
Willian Howard Taft Elementary
Riverside , CA
04.2024 - 05.2024
- I was employed with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Redlands-Riverside as a Youth Development Professional. I worked with TK through sixth-grade students, supervising and evaluating youth activities such as education, health, fitness, the arts, and life skills, where my goal is to help them develop their character and leadership in a safe environment.
Seasonal Christmas Caroler
Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
, Ca
11.2023 - 12.2023
- I've been employed as a seasonal Christmas Caroler by the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa and South Coast Winery Resort and Spa
- We are sought out for private gigs as well
- We are required to entertain the guests with singing and conversation, taking Christmas carol requests from table to table or room to room
Singer
Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, Ca
07.2023 - 07.2023
- I worked with professional and renowned musicians while singing with Fullerton's University Singers for the Maestro of the Movies with John Williams and Gustavo Dudamel along with the LA Philharmonics
Singer
California Theatre of the Performing Arts
San Bernardino, Ca
07.2023 - 07.2023
- I, along with other singers from RCC Chamber Singers, worked alongside the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Anthony Parnther
Education
AA - Fine and Performing Arts and Music for Transfer
Riverside City College
Riverside, Ca04.2025
Diploma -
John W North High School
Riverside, Ca06.2021
Skills
- Adaptable
- Communication
- Patience
- Willingness to learn
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Easily trainable
- Reliable
- Critical thinking
Awards
- Chancellor's Honors Recitals Scholarship, 05/01/22
- Chancellor's Honors Recitals Scholarship, 05/01/23
Accomplishments
I have been recognized and rewarded in May of 2022 and in May of 2023 for the Chancellor's Honors Recitals Scholarship at Coil School for the Arts. I have also have been awarded a substantial scholarship as the first place winner of The Redlands Bowl Young Artist competition 2024 and most recently participated in the NATS ( National Association of Teachers of Singing) and won second place awarded another scholarship for vocal development.
Timeline
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Redlands-Riverside
Willian Howard Taft Elementary
04.2024 - 05.2024
Seasonal Christmas Caroler
Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
11.2023 - 12.2023
Singer
California Theatre of the Performing Arts
07.2023 - 07.2023
Singer
Hollywood Bowl
07.2023 - 07.2023
Foster Care
Riverside County Department of Animal Services
01.2017 - Current
AA - Fine and Performing Arts and Music for Transfer
Riverside City College
Diploma -
John W North High School