Sunnie Dawn Baker
Ada,Oklahoma
Summary
I have spent my career focused on building community, whether that is with bringing resources and value to rural schools, building a viable entrepreneurial network, or pulling diverse people together to meet a common goal. I strive to expand the positive impact I can make to communities beyond Ada.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Ecosystem Digital Content Manager
Ada Jobs Foundation
05.2022 - Current
- Building the narrative of entrepreneurship and innovation in rural Oklahoma through storytelling
- Finding stories throughout a ten county region in rural Oklahoma that tell the story of innovation
- Working closely with other local organizations in order to make connections, find stories, and shape our local economy
- Inspiring individuals to follow their own dreams of tech-based entrepreneurship
- Spearheading community outreach campaigns
- Developing youth entrepreneurship outreach programs, focusing on underserved communities
- Brought the first Youth Coding League team in Oklahoma to Ada, coached their first season to great success, and was named the Epic Educator for the Fall 2023 season.
Pianist, Organist, and Choir Director
First Presbyterian Church
10.2023 - Current
- Finding and performing music on a weekly basis
- Working with church staff and committees to organize a choir season and develop a schedule of performances
- Learning how to play the organ.
Instructor
Upward Bound
01.2011 - Current
- Teaching courses in Composition, Literature, Art History, Creative Writing, and Piano to underserved high school students in the summer
- Mentoring these students to help discover their potential and encouraging them in their pursuits year round
- Managing multiple courses, both in person and online.
Parish Administrator
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Running the church office
- Preparing newsletters and creating digital content for social media
- Event planning and marketing
- Assisting the Priest and other church leaders with administrative tasks
- Volunteer coordination.
Piano and Ukulele Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Managing my own music studio
- Teaching and mentoring young musicians
- Organizing yearly recitals and competitions
- Encouraging my students to reach their goals and recognize their own potential
- Demonstrating flexibility with the transitions from in-person to virtual lessons.
Accompanist
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Working closely with, primarily, college vocal students and their teachers to facilitate their musical performance goals
- Attending weekly lessons and rehearsals
- Helping students prepare for performances and competitions.
Communications Director and Assistant
Vote Choate 2020
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Managing communications for Yasminda Choate's campaign for Oklahoma State Representative for House District 28
- Assisting with social media and writing press releases
- Designing mailers and walk cards through Microsoft Publisher
- Coordinating with bulk mail services and other printers in order to make sure products were received in a timely manner
- Supporting the candidate and advising her on communications strategies.
Staff Writer and Content Creator
Ada Hub
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Finding stories with community interest for a local magazine
- Conducting interviews with local community members
- Writing up to five articles on a monthly basis.
Accompanist and Orchestra Member
Chickasaw Nation Performing Arts
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Acting rehearsal accompanist for touring productions of South Pacific and Bye Bye Birdie
- Orchestra member for touring productions of South Pacific, Bye Bye Birdie, and Try to Remember: A Musical Revue
- Helping cast members learn their music
- Working with other musicians, cast, and crew in a high stress and fast paced environment.
Instructor
Chickasaw Arts Academy
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Teaching creative writing to students ages 8-11
- Writing musicals for the Chickasaw Arts Academy showcases
- Collaborating with different disciplines in order to provide a well-rounded arts education.
Adjunct Composition Instructor
East Central University
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Teaching Freshman Composition I and II
- Helping college students, many of which were first generation, learn how to write effectively and think critically
- Instructing students in research methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
East Central University
Ada, Oklahoma05.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Graduate Work in Art History
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OklahomaSkills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Writing
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Quick to learn new skills
- Project Oriented
- Marketing
- Strategic Planning
Community
- Ada Shakespeare Company, Founding member and board member, Co-wrote and directed An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe, Directed The Merry Wives of Windsor, Time management with multiple leading roles including Lady Macbeth, Titania, and Ophelia, Work with the board, directors, and cast to coordinate complicated rehearsal and performance schedules
- Family Crisis Center, Board member
- Ada Public Schools, Member of the Title I committee
References
- Yasminda Choate-Vote Choate 2020, Democratic Candidate for OK HD 28, mindychoate@yahoo.com, (580) 320-0355
- Vencent Johnson-Upward Bound 2, Director of Upward Bound 2, vjohnson@ecok.edu, (580) 559-5855
- Natalie May-Chickasaw Nation, Performing Arts Manager, Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities, Natalie.May@chickasaw.net, (405) 200-2451
Timeline
Pianist, Organist, and Choir Director
First Presbyterian Church
10.2023 - Current
Ecosystem Digital Content Manager
Ada Jobs Foundation
05.2022 - Current
Parish Administrator
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
07.2021 - 05.2022
Communications Director and Assistant
Vote Choate 2020
09.2020 - 11.2020
Accompanist and Orchestra Member
Chickasaw Nation Performing Arts
01.2017 - 01.2019
Piano and Ukulele Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2022
Instructor
Upward Bound
01.2011 - Current
Instructor
Chickasaw Arts Academy
01.2011 - 01.2018
Accompanist
01.2010 - 01.2022
Staff Writer and Content Creator
Ada Hub
01.2010 - 01.2020
Adjunct Composition Instructor
East Central University
01.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
East Central University
Some College (No Degree) - Graduate Work in Art History
University of Oklahoma
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