Jason Heras
Toronto,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic performance leader, adept at organizing holiday programs and special events. Benchmark-oriented coach and teacher with a desire to take on new challenges and opportunities. Comfortable with working effectively unsupervised, within a team, and quickly learning new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Musician
Self-Employed
Toronto, ON
09.2020 - Current
- Hired by Theatre Companies to perform music in live productions.
- Performed in a team with orchestras and bands.
- Organized a variety of music with broad stylistic range to best engage guests.
- Collaborated with other musicians to plan and schedule performances.
- Developed friendly interpersonal skills to work with different personalities.
Private Music Instructor
Self-Employed
Vancouver, BC
01.2019 - Current
- Taught and tutored over 50 young students.
- Tailored lesson plans to target varied learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to determine desired learning outcomes, and lesson schedules.
- Fostered enthusiasm for music and good practicing habits by creating a comfortable and fun environment during lessons.
Cashier & Retail Salesperson
Gimo Vape
Toronto, ON
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated cash register and POS system to receive payment by cash and credit card.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information over the phone and face-to-face.
- Opened, closed, and maintained the store as the only one employee on shift.
- Demonstrated a warm and welcoming attitude for customers.
Cook and Kitchen Hand
The Boatshed Ambleside
Vancouver, BC
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Retained consistent quality and accuracy while preparing identical dishes every day.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food storage sheets.
- Clear communication with waitstaff regarding coordination and special requests.
- Moved in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high efficiency
Assistant Boxing Coach
Griffins Boxing & Fitness
North Vancouver, BC
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Completed a sixteen hour training course of human anatomy, teaching procedure, etiquette, and scheduling.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop a strong work ethic by being positive and authoritative.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support their capabilities.
- Adjusted coaching methods to fit with an athlete's style, and address strengths and weaknesses.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Vancouver Secondary School
West Vancouver06.2020
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Performance
University of Toronto
Toronto, ONSkills
- Interpersonal Problem Resolution
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Customer Service and Scheduling
- Knows Mixology
- Smart Serve Certified
- Fast-Paced Time Management
- Event Coordination
- Strong Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Smart Serve Certified
- Level One Boxing Coach
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certified
Additional Information
- Berklee College of Music: 25% merit-based scholarship, West Vancouver Secondary: Honours With Distinction, AHEPA: Hellenic Student Scholarship
Timeline
Cashier & Retail Salesperson
Gimo Vape
09.2022 - 01.2023
Cook and Kitchen Hand
The Boatshed Ambleside
03.2021 - 08.2021
Freelance Musician
Self-Employed
09.2020 - Current
Private Music Instructor
Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Boxing Coach
Griffins Boxing & Fitness
09.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
West Vancouver Secondary School
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Performance
University of Toronto
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