PERFORMANCE

RADIO & TV

• Appeared as Guest Vocal Empowerment Coach alongside Singer/Songwriter Kathleen Blackwell on LA Talk Radio with Guy Towe
  
  

• Karaoke Contest Judge and sponser for TJ Entertainment at Angeles National Golf Club
  
  
• Appeared as guest Vocal Empowerment Coach on LA Talk Radio with Sheena Metal (April 3rd, 2009)
  
  
• TV Guide’s Idol Chat - provided vocal tips and advice for American Idol Contestants

• KTLA Idol, KTLA - Featured singer, competition winner

• KPFK 90.7 FM Bobby Zno Radio Show - featured Jazz Singer

• “Life Skills” Insight Learning TV pilot - Show Host

• LA East Studios - NBC Television Commercial background singer

• Waterford Institute - Singer for animated children’s film

THEATRE PERFORMANCES

• Edgemar Center of the Arts - singer in *“Night of the Black Cat”

• Los Angeles schools - singing dog act for children in several local Schools on various themes

• Showtime Company - singer/dancer in touring company across United States and Canada

LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES & CORPORATE

• Jeff Goldblum’s Jazz band – singer

• Kulack’s Woodshed - singer/songwriter

• Harvell’s - Jazz singer

• Babe Ricki’s - Jazz singer

• Featured Artist for Black History Month Annual Awareness Fair

• Opening act for Gospel R & B band, Soul Saints

• Salt Lake Branch NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon – Singer

• Utah’s Governor: Young Achiever’s Conference – Singer

• Star Search Competition Winner

• Dinner shows - Emcee/Entertainer

• July 4th festival, Utah - Featured artist

RECORDING

• Pasadena Studio 1 - Library Music Singer

• Children’s Album featuring Febi the Wonderpup

• "Songs of the Soul" in 1995 Released Album with Vagabond Productions

• Award Winning vocal jazz quintet "InCinque"- Singer

• Home Studio - Various demos and singles

* 2005 Los Angeles Music Award winner: “Best New Musical of the Year”

EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE VOICE INSTRUCTOR, VOCAL EMPOWERMENT COACH

Ontario, Canada, UT, and Los Angeles, CA

• Instructed professional and amateur children and adults in vocal and performance skills.  Taught Vocal Seminars, Workshops and Private Conferences.
  

EDUCATION – TEACHING

EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST

• Professional Tutors of America; Brea, CA

- Taught Basic Math, Algebra I, Reading, English, Humanities, History, Science, Chemistry to various students in South Central and Greater LA. Provided individualized intensive intervention and assessment for clients with a range of learning differences, including dyslexia, ADD, academic difficulties, language processing problems, motivational and self esteem problems, weak social, organizational, and study skills.
 

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION/TEACHER

• Sylvan Learning Center, Utah, Culver City, & Tarzana, CA

- Taught students ages 5 and up Beginning Reading, Academic Reading, Math, Writing, Study Skills, Speed Reading Assisted in School Administrative duties such as: Diagnostic Testing, Training Teachers, Developing workshops, Implementing Individual Educational Plans, Planning and Attending Teacher and Parent Conferences

PRIVATE EDUCATOR

• Orem, Utah and Los Angeles, CA
  
  - Used creative innovative methods to teach Elementary and High School students from various backgrounds a variety of subjects including Math, Reading, Writing and Study Skills. Home- schooled grade 2, 3,4 and 7 in all Academic Areas

BEVERLY HILLS TUTORING CENTER

• Beverly Hills, CA

- Home Schooled: Humanities, & English to children of celebrities. Tutored: Basic Math, English, Reading, Study Skills, Test Prep, etc.

YOUTH COUNSELOR

• BYU, Student Leadership Development

- Worked as one of 18 counselors for 168 high school students planning to attend BYU.

- Planned and administered workshops and activities; provided stewardship over ten junior girls. Provided academic peer counseling and assistance.

ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING ASSISTANT

• BYU Student Leadership Development

- Developed and presented part-time employee training programs for: department orientation, receptionist positions, computer programs, cash training, patron service, and customer training.

- Maintained inventory and check-out system for library resources and equipment.

- Provided general office support: filing, phone calls and typing.

- Assisted with planning and implementing selected department workshops and conferences

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR

• Musical Director & Songwriter for BYU's Annual "Traditions Showcase"

• Wrote, directed and starred in the Musical Revue, “Inside Out”

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Film, Teaching Certificate – BYU

• Major: Theater Arts Education

• Minor: Media Music Composition, Psychology Education

• Associates Degree in General Education - Ricks College (Honor Student)

• C-BEST Certified: California

ADDITIONAL COURSES & INSTRUCTORS:

Voice Over: Delores Diehl

TV Show Hosting & Comedy: Paul Ryan

Acting for Film & TV: Tim Slover Directing Theory & Practice: Charles Metton

Acting Intensive: Michelle Danner, George Nelson

INTERESTS

In addition to singing, I enjoy writing and producing music, performing with my amazing Febi the Wonderpup , writing plays, painting, and drawing.