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Travis Carlson

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Compassionate and dynamic Voice Instructor with a unique blend of musical training, leadership experience, and personal care background. Holds a degree in Music Performance (Voice) with extensive experience in solo performance, choral singing, and musical theatre. Former kitchen manager and in-home caregiver known for reliability, adaptability, and clear communication. Brings real-world leadership and organizational skills into the teaching studio, fostering a supportive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. Passionate about helping students build confidence, vocal technique, and expressive artistry through personalized instruction and empathetic guidance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

At-Home Caregiver

Home Instead
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living environment for clients.
  • Facilitated social engagement by encouraging participation in hobbies, recreational activities, and community events to boost mental wellbeing.
  • Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved ones' ongoing needs at home after transitioning from caregiver services.
  • Safeguarded client privacy by upholding strict confidentiality standards concerning personal information and medical records.
  • Provided transportation assistance for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and errands to support clients' autonomy.

Kitchen Manager

Smokin' Fins
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.

Lead Line Cook

Austin's American Grill
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
  • Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
12-2025

Skills

  • Strong communicator
  • Relationship building
  • Proficient in Voice (tenor)
  • Energetic and Positive
  • Intuitive Problem Solver
  • Voice improvement techniques
  • Vocal health maintenance
  • Music theory
  • Microsoft Office Excel and Word

Accomplishments

Notable roles:

  • Edgar - Nevermore: The Imaginary Life & Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe (Christenson)
  • Dolokhov + Opera Singer - Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 (Malloy)
  • Tenor - Songs for a New World (JRB)

Timeline

At-Home Caregiver

Home Instead
06.2023 - 08.2024

Kitchen Manager

Smokin' Fins
06.2018 - 03.2020

Lead Line Cook

Austin's American Grill
08.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Fort Lewis College

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