Academic Background

Bachelor of Arts in Art, major in Digital Graphics, California State University, Hayward, March 2004.

Student, Violin Performance, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 1996-1997.

Work Experience

Project Manager, Cal State Senior Class Website, 2004.

WestieMonkey Shirt Designs, 2004.

Synergy Dance Team Logo, 2003.

Tempo Graffix Business Logo, 2002.

Edge Stationary Layout, 2002.

Violin Instructor, students from the Bay Area, 1993-present.

Choreographer, Performer, Instructor - West Coast Swing, International Style Ballroom, International Style Latin, Nightclub, Lindy Hop, Hip Hop, 1994-present.

Youth and Adult Leader for Church Youth Programs - Christ the King Parish, St. Mary's Church, 1993-1998.

Special Art and Technical Skills

Highly Proficient in: Proficient in:
Adobe Illustrator Web Design & Development
Adobe Photoshop Flash
Dreamweaver Painter
Digital Photography Quark
 

Music Background

Violin Soloist, performances nationwide, 1986-2003.

Violin Instructor, students from the Bay Area, 1993-2001.

Member, San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO), 1993-1996; Member of the SFSYO that performed in major concert halls throughout Europe during the 1995 Europe Tour.

Won major awards in instrumental competitions - Junior Bach Festival Competitions, Bay Area; Contra Costa Music Teachers Association Iinstrumental Competitions, 1988-1996.

Member, various Bay Area Youth Orchestras - Berkeley Symphony Youth Orchestra, Young People's Symphony Youth Orchestra, Oakland Youth Orchestra, San Francisco Conservatory Orchestra.

Concertmaster, Northgate High School Orchestra, 1993-1996; Assistant Instructor in Orchestral Music and Performance in absence of School's Music Director, 1994-1996.

Violin Student, 17 years from the age of 6.

Dance Background

West Coast Swing Performer/Competitor/ Instructor/Choreographer, 2000-present.

International Style Ballroom, International Style Latin Performer/Competitor/Instructor, 1997-present.

Hip Hop Performer/ Instructor/Choreographer, 1991-present.

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