Professional Experience
2000-2003
· Cafe, Nightclub, Restaurant Performer – performed cover songs in English and Russian.
· Performer and arranger for radio and television jingles.
· Performer, Master of Ceremonies and Management of weddings and banquets.
1998-2000
· Performer, Master of Ceremonies and Management for numerous Russian Holidays, Weddings and Banquets.
· Performed original compositions and cover songs in English and Russian.
· Performer and arranger for radio and television jingles.
1997-1999
· Program Director and Performer at “Flamingo Club”.
· Performed original compositions and cover songs in English and Russian.
1991-1997
· Performed keyboards and sang in local jazz group.
· Performed original compositions and cover songs in English and Russian.
Education
Voronezh Musical College 1993-2000
Voronezh, Russian Federation
Conducting, Improvisation, Music Theory, Performer, Russian Nationality Performance and Conducting.
Teaching Experience
1998-2004
Taught ear training, improvisation, and piano to children ages 6-15 and adults – American and Russian Students
Commercial Experience
1998-2003
Performed and Arranged Vocal Harmony for 275 Television and Radio Commercials. Primarily performed in Russian but included many English contracts as well.
Compositions – Music and Lyrics
1990-2004
Approximately 80 musical composition ranging from Funk to Classical with a specialty in children’s music. 15 Compositions have been recorded and nearly half have been performed live.
Other Skills
Russian to English and English to Russian Translation – Primarily Musical Terminology
Cashier, Phone and Computer Experience
Awards and Recognitions
2001
Avatsia Advertisement Festival: Awarded First Place for Best Advertisement – Performer.
Voronezh, Russia
1999
International Women’s Day: Participant, original compositions. Voronezh, Russia
1998
“Queen of the Newspaper”: Recognized Local talent, composer and performer.
Voronezh, Russia
1995
Crystal January Festival: Participant, original compositions. Voronezh, Russia
1993
Popular Music Contest: Received Award and prizes for original Jazz Composition.
Voronezh, Russia
1992
International Jazz Festival: Recognized for original compositions. Voronezh, Russia
