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Adriana R. Gonzalez-Smith

Carpinteria

Summary

Diligent adult College Student focused music studies and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. I am also currently in the process of completing my BA at UCSB. I'm a Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Teacher

Self-employeed
01.2015 - Current
  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.

Restaurant Manager

Olio e Limone, Olio Pizzeria
05.2009 - 02.2014
  • 2 locations) -Manage, edit, tabulate, and submit hours worked for all staff payroll -Update payroll records, approve changes in exemptions, job titles and department transfers -Book, staff, manage private dining events and large group reservations for both locations -Recruit, interview, train + cross train FOH staff for both locations -Created monthly schedules for all FOH staff for both locations -Process, edit Report payroll for FOH and BOH for both locations -Reply to daily incoming emails and website inquiries for both locations -Inventory and purchase beer, wine and liquor for both locations -Program and maintain POS systems for both locations

Restaurant, Bar, Events Manager

Paradise Cove Beach Café
07.2006 - 01.2009
  • Scheduled all private events, Cabana rentals, large group reservations -Recruit and train FOH staff -Created schedules for all FOH staff -Conduct weekly liquor inventory -Purchase and receive liquor -Program and maintain POS

Retail Manager

Bacara Resort and Spa
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Purchase all merchandise for Resort Shop and Home Décor shop -Create schedule for all staff -Hire and train all retail staff -Work daily with Sales department to increase sales and profit for Bacara -Implement staff training courses -Conduct monthly inventory on all retail merchandise, wine and food items sold -Program, update and maintain POS

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Studies

UCSB
06.2024

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences

SBCC
05.2021

Skills

  • Supervisory Skills
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Operations management
  • Business operations expertise
  • Supervisory skills
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Promotions planning
  • Purchasing and cost control
  • Strategies and goals
  • Project coordination
  • Music theory
  • Music history
  • World music appreciation
  • Music production

Education and Training

I am excited to apply for the Arts and Lectures Director position at UCSB, where I can bring my deep passion for the arts, strong team leadership experience, and commitment to community engagement. With a proven record of managing dynamic teams, curating impactful cultural programming, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, I am eager to contribute to UCSB’s vibrant academic and artistic environment. I’m particularly drawn to the opportunity to lead with creativity and vision while delivering inclusive, thought-provoking events that connect campus and community.  

Affiliations

  • Board of Trustees for The Carpinteria Cultural Foundation
  • www.carpinteriaculturalfoundation.com

Timeline

Music Teacher

Self-employeed
01.2015 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Olio e Limone, Olio Pizzeria
05.2009 - 02.2014

Restaurant, Bar, Events Manager

Paradise Cove Beach Café
07.2006 - 01.2009

Retail Manager

Bacara Resort and Spa
01.2000 - 01.2002

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences

SBCC

Bachelor of Arts - Music Studies

UCSB
Adriana R. Gonzalez-Smith