Current Employment
Piano Studio
Current President of North Idaho Music Teachers Association 2023-2025
Currently teaching in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Previously Self-employed in Las Vegas, NV
Previously in Denver, CO Personal Piano Studio
Using methods such as: Alfred Basic, Alfred Premier, Piano Adventures, Debra Perez method and other various techniques to teach music lessons.
Applying Music Theory, utilizing iPad (notation games such as Flash Note Derby etc.), and exploring composition during one-hour and half-hour lessons.
Ages currently teaching range from 3 to 67 years
Recording Artist / Singer / Songwriter
Currently Self-employed in Las Vegas, NV; previously in Denver, CO ; Open mic nights, collaborating with other musicians, recording for and with other musicians, expanding music horizons (for example, hired to perform for the annual 2014 Las Vegas City Council party with mayor in attendance, worship leader at Calvary Chapel Green Valley, etc.) As heard on iTunes, Pandora, YouTube, Facebook Music, Google Music, et al.
Education
MTNA Certification (Music Teachers National Association) – 2016 - 2017
1 W. 4th St., Ste. 1550
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Biola University Conservatory of Music – 2007 - 2010 (Graduation: May 29, 2010, Piano Performance degree)
13800 Biola Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90639
University of Nevada Las Vegas – Spring 2008
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Biola University Conservatory of Music - 2007 - 2008
13800 Biola Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90639
The Master’s College - 2005 - 2007
21726 Placerita Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Calvary Chapel Christian School (Received high school diploma in 2005)
7175 W. Oquendo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89113
⋄Laramie, WY MTNA (Music Teachers National Association member)
⋄Denver, CO MTNA member
⋄Las Vegas, MTNA member (starting 2015 summer enrollment)
⋄Las Vegas, NMTA secretary (Nevada Music Teachers Association)
Employment Continued
Calvary Chapel Green Valley Christian Academy (2016-2020)
Elementary Music Teacher
2615 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.
Henderson, NV 89052
Various methods applied for each class including percussive instruments to learn rhythm, songs to sing along, theory games, wrote and directed Christmas program.
(702) 456-2422
Kirby Music (2016-1018)
Piano Teacher and Group Lessons
Location is now Closed
Various methods applied for each unique student
Sam Ash (2014-1016)
Piano Teacher and Vocal Coach
2747 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Various methods applied for each unique student
(707) 734-0007
Berns Music School (2015-2016)
Vocal Coach, Piano Teacher
5221 South Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 497-4404
Maggianos - Las Vegas
Server
3200 South Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Multi-tasking, food handling, orders, beverages, payments, hospitality
Contact: Chris Hejna
(702) 732-2550
Castle Rock Music (2013 - 2014)
Piano Teacher and Vocal Coach
429 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Piano instruction to students of ages 4 to 35
Contact: Jason
(303) 688-0300
Maggianos - Denver Tech Center (May 2013 - May 2014 then transferred to Las Vegas)
Server
7401 S Clinton St.
Englewood, CO 80112
Multi-tasking, food handling, orders, beverages, payments, hospitality
Contact: Jimmy K.
(303) 858-1405
Ninyo and Moore (September 2011 - September 2012)
Front Desk Secretary 6001 S. Willow Dr. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Administrative - phones, filing, insurance requests, faxing, taxes, rent, cutting checks, petty cash, mail, shipping, freight shipping, invoicing, new hire processing, flights, hotel rooms, car rentals, credit card handling, supplies, time sheets, pre-qualifications, electronic folder responsibility, personnel files, personnel certificates/registrations, intermittent requests
(303) 629-6000
Altitude Chophouse and Brewery (September 2010 - September 2011)
Server
320 South 2nd Street Laramie, WY 82070
Multi-tasking, food handling, orders, beverages, payments, hospitality
Contact: Justin Taylor
(307) 721-4031
University of Wyoming (Intern for Football Team’s Media Services in 2011)
Seasonal Intern
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82070
Main Jobs: training for media services, filming, film editing, practice and game films, pictures, website update, Facebook updating for coaches
Contact: Michael Weinman or Matt Rahl
(307) 766-4975
Piano Studio (Self-Employed in Laramie, WY, 2010 - 2011) Personal and First Piano Studio
Used Alfred Premier and taught Music Theory during One-hour lessons each
Ages 7-57
Newport International University (Laramie location now closed)
Administrative Assistant
1465 N. 4th St.
Laramie, WY 82070
Administrative duties, transcript input, diploma printing, filing
Contact: Candice Barcenilla or Tom Reis
(307) 721-8058
Bon Appétit (March 2010 - June 2010)
Cashier
13800 Biola Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90639
Cashier, food preparation and handling, station server, clean-up
Contact: Steve Rall or Ana Ramos
(562) 903-4869
Dos Caminos B.R. Guest (Summer 2009)
Server
Palazzo Casino & Hotel
3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Multi-tasking, food handling, orders, beverages, payments, hospitality
Contact: Sergio Cugtas or Mauricio Rodriguez
(702) 577-9600
Bass Pro Shops (Summer of 2007 and college breaks)
Fine Gun Room Associate
8200 Dean Martin Drive Las Vegas, NV 89139
Photography of fine guns for online cataloging online and marketing purposes, sales, customer service, phone lines
Contact: Johnny Brunell
(702) 730-5200
Southwest Engineering (2004 - 2007 during high school)
Administrative Assistant / Runner
3610 N Rancho Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89130
Filing, organizing, faxing, and document delivery
Contact: Sally Pelham
(702) 423-2009
AMEC Infrastructure (Summer of 2003 - 2004)
Head secretary
Location Closed
Faxing, typing, sending and receiving mail, filing, and phone lines
Contact: David Potter
(307) 460-8664
Image Design (Summer of 2002)
Administrative Assistant
Main jobs: Computer work, typing, and scheduling
Contact: Edee Pawlik
Email: herbtutor@aol.com