Rachel Browne
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Seasoned professional musician with experience in program management and education seeks to support Austin as the Live Music Capital by increasing visibility and accessibility of supportive programs through outreach, promotion and by analysis-led improvements to program operations. Compassionate, engaging and clear communicator with a tendency towards analytical thinking, creativity and problem solving.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Co-Principal Harpist
Austin Opera
10.2022 - Current
- Demonstrate performance readiness in this important musical institution in Austin at the Long Center, seating 2,500 audience members per night.
- Maintain professional demeanor during rehearsals and performances.
- Properly communicate with Artistic Director and follow all artistic direction in careful detail.
Program Coordinator
Round Rock Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
- Develop and lead District-wide programs and events within a school district of 48,302 students.
- Keep program-related data of 50 participants and $500,000 valued equipment accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible, coordinate scheduling of events and write and enforce program policies.
- Maintain constant communication to 100+ parents and faculty members regarding applications and disbursement, program requirements, equipment transportation of 22 instruments, and class scheduling across 8+ campuses.
- Instruct orchestra students at 5 high school campuses, preparing students for success at 3 yearly competitions.
- Work together with 8+ orchestra directors, writing music when necessary and coordinating extra instruction as needed.
- Plan, organize and facilitate all aspects of yearly District-wide festival, including event space reservation, artistic direction, participant enrollment and registration, design competition, equipment transportation, fundraising coordination, and district-wide communication.
- Schedule and supervise staff meetings of 3 co-coordinators to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Spanish Interpreter
Ascension Seton Healthcare Family
10.2016 - Current
- Acts as a cultural liaison between English and non-English speaking guests, staff and patients by providing in-person Interpreter services across 3 hospitals and 5+ clinics, and virtual services across 10 hospitals in central Texas.
- Fluently and accurately uses relevant terminology in order to provide skilled interpretation services for patients during medical and non-medical encounters in-person or virtually, approximately 35+ patients daily.
- Renders written English source material into Spanish, and vice versa, with accuracy and within 48 hours.
- Upholds the Codes of Ethics set forth by the International Medical Interpreters Association and the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care.
- Helps to establish good rapport for Language Services department for care providers throughout Network of 150,000+ associates in Texas.
Program Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Springs Harp Program
06.2014 - Current
- Organizes and facilitates student/faculty performances and assists in all operations management.
- Carries out administrative duties throughout the year in support of this annual festival and utilizes networking strategies to promote the program.
- Leads group lessons in technique class, harp ensemble, chamber music, and arranging/composition and serves as an inspiration and mentor to participants.
- Assists in public relations communications including printed advertisements and online publications.
Language Specialist
UT High School
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Completed grant-funded translation project for UT High School's bilingual online learning system.
- Translated Science textbooks (words and images) from English-source texts into Spanish with high level of accuracy and flow.
- Provided high-quality copy-editing services in Spanish.
- Served as a technical and emotional support to other translators.
Musician
Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Bolivia
05.2004 - 04.2013
- Demonstrated mental and physical preparedness for all orchestra rehearsals and performances of the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional of Bolivia.
- Fomented regular contact with national and international televised media, radio, and printed press media, in Spanish and/or English.
- Contributed ideas and methodologies to the Artistic Committee of the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional.
- Organized and carried out performances in chamber music concerts with other orchestra members.
- Simultaneously interpreted from English to Spanish and vice versa among colleagues, guest conductors, and visiting foreigners.
Artistic Comittee Member
Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional De Bolivia
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Worked together with orchestra section leaders and the Artistic Director to brainstorm ideas for musical programming, coordinate guest conductors, and hiring soloists.
- Regularly attended board meetings of the orchestra's Foundation (FOSN) to support musicians' programming suggestions.
- Helped to create the most successful year of programs (2012) in the history of the orchestra.
Music Teacher
Conservatorio Nacional de Música
08.2005 - 03.2013
- Introduced the Concert Pedal Harp into the culture of Bolivia and into the Conservatory’s curriculum for the first time in the history of the country.
- Composed and arranged repertoire specific to the needs and desires of the harp ensemble, and organized group performances.
- Devised and implemented a plan of study those wishing to pursue professionalism in the harp.
- Planned and facilitated student performances in the Conservatory and for the Guadalquivir International Festival.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
Translator and Editor
Servicios de Traducción Rachel Browne
02.2005 - 12.2012
- Reviewed a 50+ page report on Bolivian demographics to be published by the United Nations.
- Edited 200+ certificates, legal documents, and transcripts for U.S Embassy approval.
- Rendered the terminology of 25+ essays, articles, and reports into English for U.S Embassy approval.
- Collaborated in translations of 25+ grant proposals, project reports, and political essays into Spanish.
- Wrote Spanish instruction manuals for medical and metallurgical equipment from English source language.
- Translated annual financial reports into English for Ruizmier, Peláez, Auza, SRL.
- Submitted financial reports in English translated from Spanish for Banco PRODEM, S.A.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Education
Master of Music - Music Performance
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Orchestral Studies, Business Administration
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Spanish-Native Fluency (10 years)
- Writing Skills
- Proofreading
- Research
- Copy Editing
- Public Relations
- Management
- Learning Strategies
- Cross-Disciplinary Engagement
Accomplishments
- Medal of Cultural Merit. (2013) Awarded by the Legislative Assembly of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for service to the country in the area of the Fine Arts.
- Published Author. 2007 "Playing the Harp in Bolivia" The American Harp Journal, Vol. 21 (1), pp. 46-47. http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/25908885/playing-harp-bolivia
- Whitinger Scholar. (2005) Ball State University's most prestigious award for academic merit, creativity, and leadership.
- First Prize, Ball State University School of Music, Undergraduate Concerto Competition. (2004) Special Guest Performer at Osaka Women's University in Osaka, Japan.
- National Alliance for Excellence "ALEX" Award. (2001) First Place, Performing Arts.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Acting Co-Principal Harpist
Austin Opera
10.2022 - Current
Program Coordinator
Round Rock Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
Language Specialist
UT High School
05.2017 - 07.2017
Spanish Interpreter
Ascension Seton Healthcare Family
10.2016 - Current
Program Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Springs Harp Program
06.2014 - Current
Artistic Comittee Member
Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional De Bolivia
11.2011 - 03.2013
Music Teacher
Conservatorio Nacional de Música
08.2005 - 03.2013
Translator and Editor
Servicios de Traducción Rachel Browne
02.2005 - 12.2012
Musician
Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Bolivia
05.2004 - 04.2013
Master of Music - Music Performance
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Orchestral Studies, Business Administration
Ball State University