Bailey Barnes
Singer/Voice Teacher/Music Business Educator
Office@BaileyBarnesSoprano.com
720- 708 - 9591
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EDUCATION
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO – 2006-2010
Bachelor of Music Education, Minor in Spanish, December 2010
Studies included: Opera Theater, Opera Repertoire, Art Song Repertoire, Choral Repertoire, Vocal Technique, Vocal Pedagogy, Music Education, Music Theory, Music History, Piano, Spanish Language and Culture, Hispanic Drama
Teachers: William Wilson (voice), Brian Luedloff (opera theater), Melissa Malde (vocal pedagogy), Dr. Lucyanne Georger (choral conducting)
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM - 2022-Present
In pursuit of Masters of Vocal Performance, minor in Arts Leadership and Business
Studies included: Opera Theater, Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal Technique, Financial Management in the Arts, Business Planning for the Arts, Arts Non Profit Administration, Social Media Marketing in the Arts
Teachers: Paula Corbin Swalin (voice), Dr. Olga Flora (opera theater), Dr. Kristin Ditlow (vocal coach, opera theater), Jamie Flora (opera theater), Katie Dukes Walker (Arts Leadership and Business)
FACULTY EXPERIENCE
Faculty Voice Teacher, Fort Lewis College – 2019-2021
Faculty Music Business Teacher, Fort Lewis College – Spring 2021
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Instructor of Applied Voice Lessons
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Maintaining a private lesson studio consisting of 8-10 music majors and minors
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Instructor of repertoire in a variety of styles (opera, art song, musical theater, jazz), stylistic and musical interpretation, stage performance technique, music theory, sight reading, basic piano skills, and diction
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Coached/instructed students in weekly studio classes
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Assigned and taught repertoire to students in order to cover graduation requirements
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Prepared students for junior recitals
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Instructor of Topics in Music Business Class
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Teach music business majors and aspiring professional musicians from the FLC community how to
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Develop a business plan
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Generate revenue
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Manage business finances
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Conduct market research
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Map and grow a professional network
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Develop marketing and branding strategies and materials
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Set business goals
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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Program Director, Stillwater Music , Durango, CO – January 2018-April 2019
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Organized fundraising efforts and maintained donor relationships
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Managed scholarship program
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Fostered and maintained relationships and collaborations with other community organizations
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Managed volunteer program
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Recruited and hired new instructors
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Managed 30 Stillwater subcontractors
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Oversaw public school relationships
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Helped schools design music curriculum that best fit each school’s needs
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Hired instructors for classes
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Managed class and instructor schedule
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Scheduled performances
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Observed and gave instructional coaching to instructors
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Program Development
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Developed new class ideas with subcontractors
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Monitored class enrollment and quality of class offering
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Observed instructors and gave instructional coaching and feedback
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ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Bailey Barnes Voice Studio, Durango, CO – 2015-Present
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Music Business Coaching and Instruction
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Guide students through signature music business programs and online courses.
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Help students define the vision for their music career, and create reliable income streams using their musical skills and talents.
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Teach time management skills, marketing and branding strategies, digital marketing management, financial management, business planning, mindset work, booking gigs, press kit creation, generate revenue, goal setting
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Develop and deliver The Singing Entrepreneur Online Course, and Make Money with Music.
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Voice Teacher
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Maintaining a private lesson studio of 10-15 students of all ages, abilities and styles (beginner, collegiate level, emerging professional and professional)
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Teach vocal technique in a variety of styles (classical, musical theater, pop, folk, blues, jazz), stylistic and musical interpretation, stage performance technique, music theory, sight reading, basic piano skills, and diction
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Help students prepare for auditions into collegiate programs, community theater productions, and public school productions
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Help professional musicians prepare for gigs and recordings
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Help pre-professional students prepare for their first public performances and auditions
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Organize regular student recitals, masterclasses and open mic nights at local businesses
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Develop and deliver the Voice Lessons Online Course, an online course designed to support students through my voice lessons program
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Community Event Coordinator
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Organize, facilitate and host monthly community events for voice students and the wider Durango community
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Collaborate with local businesses and arts organizations - art galleries, music stores, breweries, coffee shops - to coordinate events
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Managing Member Owner
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Manage and carry out daily business operations - financial management and planning, marketing, manage employees and subcontractors, payroll, manage the studio schedule
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Manage the Sing and Share with Courage Scholarship Fund, a scholarship fund I created to help students with financial barriers to participate in my programs
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Fundraise - run a crowdfunding campaign, put together a pitch deck and propose to donors
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Manage scholarship applications
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Allocate scholarship funds
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Music Instructor, Stillwater Music, Durango, CO – 2015-2021
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Voice teacher
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Teach students of all ages, levels and styles (beginner, intermediate and professional track) in a variety of styles and languages
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Prepare students for semester recitals
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Director of Vocal Ensembles
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Arrange, rehearse and direct a cappella and accompanied vocal literature for adult and youth vocal ensembles
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Prepare ensembles for semester performances and direct ensembles in performance
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Instructor of Adult Voice Class
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Taught adult voice students in a group class format
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Developed and delivered semester-long curriculum covering
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Anatomy of singing
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Vocal technique
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Performance technique
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Repertoire study.
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Elementary Music Specialist
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Develop and deliver elementary music curriculum incorporating mindfulness and adhering to the Colorado State Music Education Standards, grades Kinder-5th.
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Summer Camp Instructor
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Develop and deliver a wide variety of week-long music summer camps to youth and adults including
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Ukulele camp
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Singing Camp
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Orff Camp
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Shining Stars Music Camp (for adults and kids with disabilities)
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Blues and Jazz Camp
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Founder and Instructor for the Shining Stars Music Class
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Advocated for the need for an inclusive music offering at Stillwater Music
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Raised funds to cover the cost of instructors for the class
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Developed and delivered a semester-long inclusive music curriculum for adults with disabilities
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General Music Specialist, Animas Valley Elementary School, Durango, CO – August 2014-May2017
General Music Specialist, Kendrick Lakes Elementary School, Lakewood, CO – August 2012-May 2013
General Music Specialist, Swanson Elementary School, Arvada, CO – January 2011-May 2011
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Develop and deliver Kinder-5th music curriculum that aligns with Colorado State Music Education Standards
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Communicate with school-wide community (300+ people) throughout the school year
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Organize and carry out special events such as grade level music productions and fundraisers
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Collaborate with teammates (Art, PE), classroom teachers and administration on special events
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Direct choir, Orff ensembles and orchestra
STUDENT SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS
Music Business
Sydney Johnson: Launched her voice studio, began marketing herself regularly as a songwriter and livestreaming weekly during her time as my music business and voice student, 2022-present
Shainna Allen: Began collaborating with musicians regularly to play open mics and book gigs during her time as my music business and voice student, 2022
Keagan Cox: Launched a merchandise line during his time as my music business student, 2021
Peyton Descheny: Launched his DJ business and booked his first paying gigs during his time as my music business student, 2021
Charles Walker: Started his private studio during his time as my music business student, signed 4 students in 4 weeks, 2020
Vocal Performance
Mariah Montoya: cast as Theo in Pippin with UNM Theater, 2023
Ava Fisher: cast as Dot in Claw with Durango Arts Center, 2023
Izzy Brandes cast as Annie in Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale from Mr. Dickens with Durango Arts Center, 2023
Lori Fisher: cast as Mama Murphy in Bright Star and with Merely Players Theater Company, 2023
Declan McAlvany: Cast as Gleb in Anastasia with Durango High School Troupe 1096, 2022
Quinn Payne: Cast as Gorlinksy in Anastasia with Durango High School Troupe 1096, 2022; cast as Hot Blades Harry in Urine Town with Durango High School Troupe 1096, 2024
Ellie Clark: Cast as Matilda in Matilda the Musical with Merely Players Theater Company in Durango, Co; cast as Rapunzel in Into the Woods with Durango Highschool Troupe 1096, 2021
Amiah Hanson: Cast as the Grandmother and Cinderella’s Mother in Into the Woods with Durango Highschool Troupe 1096; composed, performed and recorded 5 original songs under my instruction, 2021
Sylvia LaGalbo: Cast as Beadle in Sweeney Todd with Fort Lewis College Performing Arts Department, 2022
Tess McAlvany: Cast as Amanda in Matilda the Musical with Merely Players Theater Company, Durango, CO, 2022
Kelsey Nicholson: Accepted into music minor program at Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, 2021
Karissa Rocha-Atamas: Cast in her first ever show as ensemble in The Addams Family with Durango High School Troupe 1096; cast as the Dowager Empress in Anastasia with Durango High School Troupe 1096, 2021
Tayler Smith: Accepted into Fort Lewis College BA in Music Performance program, 2018
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CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE
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Vocal Ensembles Director, Stillwater Music, 2015-2021
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Choir, orchestra and Orff ensemble director, Animas Valley Elementary School, 2014-2017, Kendrick Lakes Elementary School 2012-2013
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Chorus Master, Opera Classica Europa, 2010
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PERFORMANCE
Opera
Papagena Die Zauberflöte University of New Mexico, March 2023
Donna Elvira (excerpt) Don Giovanni University of New Mexico, October 2022
Mechanical Doll (ball scene) Cendrillon (Viardot) Fort Lewis College, April 2021
Dorabella (excerpt) Cosí fan tutte Opera Classica Europa, 2010
Chorus Cavalleria rusticana Opera Classica Europa, 2010
Chorus Tosca Opera Classica Europa, 2010
Chorus Aida Opera Classica Europa, 2010, 2008
Chorus L’elisir d’amore University of Northern Colorado, 2010
Gianetta L’elisir d’amore University of Northern Colorado, 2010
Augusta’s Friend (excerpt) The Ballad of Baby Doe University of Northern Colorado, 2009
Amahl Amahl and the Night Visitors University of Northern Colorado, 2009
Suor Genovieffa (cover) Suor Angelica University of Northern Colorado, 2008
Bridesmaid Der Freischütz Opera Classica Europa, 2008
Chorus Der Freischütz Opera Classica Europa, 2008
Chorus Carmen Opera Classica Europa, 2008
Chorus Otello Opera Classica Europa, 2008
Susanna (excerpt) Le nozze di Figaro Opera Classica Europa, 2008
Chorus The Pirates of Penzance University of Northern Colorado, 2007
Musical Theater
Ensemble, soprano Sweeney Todd Fort Lewis College, March 2022
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Concert/Recital
Soloist Sunday Services St Francis Episcopal Church, Rio Rancho 2023
Soloist Sunday Services Christian Science Church of Durango, 2021
Soloist Bailey Barnes in Concert Online Music Guild, 2020
Soloist 3rd Avenue Arts Bach Festival 3rd Avenue Arts, Durango, 2020
Soloist The Majesty of Christmas 3rd Avenue Arts, Durango, 2019
Soloist Faculty Recital Fort Lewis College, 2019
Choral
Durango Chamber Singers, second soprano, 2018-2021
Durango Choral Society, alto, 2014-2017
Mozart’s Requiem, alto, University of Northern Colorado 2008, Durango Choral Society 2015
Requiem for Eagles, David Lingle, alto, Durango Choral Society, 2015
Brahms Requiem, alto, University of Northern Colorado, 2007
Handel’s Messiah, alto, University of Northern Colorado, 2008
Verdi Requiem, alto, University of Northern Colorado, 2008
Carmina Burana, Carl Orff, alto, Opera Classica Europa, 2008
Contemporary Commercial Music
Lead Vocalist, Music Director, Marketing, Booking Sounds True Jazz Duo, 2016-Present
Solo Vocalist/Ukulele, Music Director, Marketing, Booking Bailey Barnes, 2016-Present
Lead Vocalist, Music Director, Marketing, Booking Deer Park Folk Duo, 2020-2021
Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocalist Disco Fuego, 2020
Lead Vocalist Durango Jazz Orchestra, 2016
Additional Performances
Opera on the Menu, May 2023-Present
Featured Soloist, Opera on Tap New Mexico, December 2022-May 2023
Solo Vocalist/Ukulele, Music Director, Christmas in Italy Event, Primi Pasta and Wine Bar, 2020
Solo Vocalist, National Anthem for Women Republicans La Plata County, 2020
Solo Vocalist, Southwest Civic Winds Jazz Orchestra Christmas Video, 2020
Upcoming Performances
Papagena, Die Zauberflöte, University of New Mexico Opera Theater, March 2023
Featured soloist, Mozart in March Concert, Opera on Tap New Mexico
Roles in preparation
Olympia, Les contes d’Hoffmann
Zerlina, Don Giovanni
Susanna, Le Nozze di Figaro
Recordings
Good Ol’ Country Christmas (2020), backing vocalist, Chevel Shepherd Producer, Scott Smith Producer
TEACHERS, COACHES, DIRECTORS AND CONDUCTORS
Teachers
Wesley Dunnagan, 2019-Present
Vera Savage, 2021
Jeanine De Bique, 2021
Tiffany Blake, 2019
Andreas Tischhauser, 2018
Linda Brice, 2015-2018
William Wilson, 2006-2010
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Masterclasses
Capucine Chiaudani, 2020
Romana Vaccaro, 2008, 2010
Directors
Micahel McKelvey, 2022
Suzy DiSanto, 2021
Brian Luedloff, 2007-2010
Ingo Anders, 2008, 2010
Michael Vaccaro, 2008, 2010
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Conductors
Wesley Dunnagan, 2021
Charissa Chiaravalloti, 2018-2020
Linda Mack-Berven, 2014-2017
Franco Giacosa, 2008, 2010
Rodhri Britten, 2008
Gioele Muglialdo, 2008
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
Founder, Opera on the Menu, Albuquerque NM, January 2023-Present
Opera on Tap New Mexico Board Member January-June 2023
National Association of Teachers of Singing – 2021-Present
American Orff Schulwerk Association Member – 2017-2019
Four Corners American Orff Schulwerk Chapter Board Member
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Vice President – 2016-2017
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Treasurer/Secretary – 2015-2016
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Board Member – 2017-2019
Collegiate Music Educators Association - University of Northern Colorado Chapter
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Chapter President – 2009-2010
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Chapter Vice President – 2008-2009
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Member – 2006-2008
Durango Voice Competition Judge – 2018, 2019
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Judged and coached Durango Voice competition contestants - coached contestants in vocal technique (Musical Theater, Pop, Rock, Blues) and stage performance technique.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
Body Justice for Singers Training with Matthew Anchel and Tracy Cox, M Institute for the Arts, 2020
Lose the Filter Social Media Training for Singers with Tracy Cox, M Institute for the Arts, 2020
Orff Level I Certification, 2016
SPECIAL SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish
Advanced in French, English, Italian, German, Portuguese, Latin diction
Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft 365
Proficient in Canva, Instagram, Facebook, Social Media Marketing
Proficient in web integrated courses (Kajabi, Mighty Networks, Canvas)
Proficient in Wix website development platform
REFERENCES- contact information available upon request
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Dr. Jennifer Lau, Associate Professor of Music, University of New Mexico
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Katie Dukes-Walker, Director of the Arts Leadership and Business and Business Administration in the Arts Programs, University of New Mexico
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Dr. Wesley Dunnagan, Vocal Department Head, Fort Lewis College​​
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Paula Corbin-Swalin, Associate Professor of Voice, University of New Mexico
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Dr. Kristin Ditlow, Associate Professor, Vocal Coaching, University of New Mexico
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Dr. Olga Perez Flora, Associate Professor of Voice, School of Music Department Chair, University of New Mexico
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Jeroen van Tyne, Executive Director, Stillwater Music
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Nancy Shanks, Board of Directors, Stillwater Music