Emily Cussack
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Driven and creative volunteer in the Abbotsford School District's music community, being a band member for 5+ years and achieving top music student awards at Abby Senior, demonstrating adaptability and organization. Participated in four extracurriculars, demonstrating teamwork, work ethic, communication, and time-management. Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Stage Assistance
Abbotsford Senior Secondary Band Program
Abbotsford Arts Centre
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated and maintained fragile, large, and heavy equipment by hand for Abby Senior's Fine Arts events in the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
- Transported and assembled chairs, music stands, microphones, and instruments in appropriate order through prior experience and communication.
- Helped with around 16+ concerts before and after performances.
- Adapted quickly to rapid changes in stage arrangements, maintaining formality under pressure.
- Collaborated with other band members and staff.
Sheet Music Sorter
Abbotsford Senior Secondary Band Program
Abbotsford, BC
04.2024 - Current
- Spent 15+ hours planning, organizing, labelling, and discarding over a hundred musical scores.
- Accounted for titles, composers, alphabetical order, grade, and incomplete scores.
- Proven ability of physical organization, attention to detail, and communication.
Abbotsford Junior/Senior Drumline
Abbotsford Senior Secondary Band Program
Abbotsford, BC
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted with two special events in and outside of Abbotsford.
- Supported fun and smooth-running events by helping with plans and organization.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment.
- Used strong interpersonal communication to convey information and support to others.
Mentor
Abbotsford Middle School Band Program
Abbotsford, BC
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Guided approximately 10 band students in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and practical advice.
- Coordinated with staff and fellow mentors to ensure seamless support for each band student's success.
- Monitored and enhanced students' performance by giving personalized or group guidance and support through conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within a team environment.
- Enabled leadership, communicating, organizing, and time-management.
- Established positive attitude and interpersonal skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abbotsford Senior Secondary School
Abbotsford, BC06.2025
Skills
- Time-management
- Adaptable and Reliable
- Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization
- Leadership
- Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible Schedule
- Positive Attitude
- MS Office
- Google Workspace
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Hobbies
- Listen to, study, perform, and compose music
- Art commissions
- Photography
- Study foreign languages
- Exercise and physical flexibility
Additional Information
Extracurriculars
Senior Concert Band (01/2022 - current)
- 3+ hours of participation weekly on two instruments since second semester of grade 9.
- Performed at adjudications and festivals.
Jazz Band (09/2022 - current)
- 3+ hours of participation weekly since grade 10.
- Performed at adjudications and festivals.
Abbotsford District Honour Band (09/2023 - current)
- Attended all rehearsals since grade 11.
Junior/Senior Drumline (06/2024 - current)
- Joined rehearsals in late semester two of grade 11.
- Performed at the Canada Day Parade during Summer of 2024.
Timeline
Abbotsford Junior/Senior Drumline
Abbotsford Senior Secondary Band Program
06.2024 - Current
Sheet Music Sorter
Abbotsford Senior Secondary Band Program
04.2024 - Current
Mentor
Abbotsford Middle School Band Program
01.2024 - 06.2024
Stage Assistance
Abbotsford Senior Secondary Band Program
09.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Abbotsford Senior Secondary School