Rebecca Mwendwa
Adamstown,MD
Summary
Prospective graduate student in linguistics with experience in high-responsibility roles and performance arts environments. Background in customer service contributes to a strong sense of efficiency, adaptability, and communication while background in dance and music supports creativity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Frederick Coffee Co
Frederick, MD
01.2019 - Current
- Opening and closing the cafe - preparing the shop, handling money
- Training and mentoring new baristas - explaining store procedures, customer service tips, teamwork
- Making and serving food and drinks with quality, consistency, and efficiency.
- Organizing and stocking - neatly putting away new orders, resupplying kitchen
- Sustaining cleanliness and health standards
Dance Theatre Tech
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assigned multiple technical roles for live dance performances - lighting operator, sound operator, stage manager, backstage crew
- Programming & operating lighting and sound
- Supported backstage operations - setting props, scene changes
- Maintained focus and accuracy - high-pressure live production environment
Dance Instructor
YMCA
Frederick, MD
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Taught dance classes to young children (ages 3-6) in multiple styles, including ballet and tap.
- Maintained safe and structured learning environment
- Adapting instruction to different skill levels and learning styles
- Preparing lessons and choreographing recital performances
- Communicating with parents - student progress, class expectations, performance logistics
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD01.2024
A.A. - Music Area of Concentration, Arts & Humanities
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD01.2022
Skills
- Ballet
- Modern dance
- Music composition
- Tenor saxophone
- Customer service
- Speedy and efficient
- Conversant in ASL
- Adaptive and creative
- Multitasking and organization
Awards
Outstanding Senior in Choreography, Achievement in choreography, and potential for success in the field at UMBC, 2024
Timeline
Dance Theatre Tech
University of Maryland Baltimore County
01.2023 - 01.2024
Barista
Frederick Coffee Co
01.2019 - Current
Dance Instructor
YMCA
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Maryland Baltimore County
A.A. - Music Area of Concentration, Arts & Humanities
Frederick Community College