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KATHLEEN KOVACS

Oakville,ON

Summary

Performer, educator, and emerging legal professional with a Bachelor of Music Performance and over five years of experience in the Canadian arts community. Skilled in leadership through music and creative direction, with a proven ability to build strong networks across artistic and professional spheres. Experienced in navigating performance contracts, copyright, and intellectual property issues, with a commitment to protecting artists’ rights. Currently pursuing a JD with the goal of specializing in entertainment and intellectual property law, combining artistic insight with legal training to advocate for creators.

Visit www.kathleenkovacsmusic.com for more information.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Working Musician

Freelance
06.2021 - Current
  • Music and Vocal Director for theatre productions where I successfully scouted musicians to work in the pit orchestra, managed logistical duties of band rehearsals, taught the vocal score, and provided expert coaching
  • On call vocalist for corporate bands in Toronto including The Hype, Guilty 5 and Sensation, and respected band leader for personal gigging, which involves negotiating payments, contracts and drafting setlists for various performances.
  • Sought after music arranger, accompanist, vocal teacher performance coach, and recruiter for projects.

Piano and Voice Teacher

Merriam School of Music
09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Provide comprehensive education of music performance, theory, and technique for ages four to middle aged adult
  • Quickly became one of the most in demand teachers, currently with a waitlist for students
  • Promoted to be an assessor in examination and competition settings for other students early on in employment

Assistant Creative Director

Created SO!
11.2024 - 08.2025
  • Improved overall creative quality of products by implementing design guidelines, templates, and standards throughout the organization.
  • Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering visually compelling designs that aligned with brand objectives.

Marketing Manager

Lawson Vocal Studios
12.2020 - 08.2022
  • Started as a student and was hired due to market comprehension and content quality.
  • Predominantly drafted and edited video content for all social media.
  • Facilitated the Studio’s exponential growth on Tik Tok which brought in future opportunity and endorsements

Pandemic Support Assistant

Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2022

Education

J.D. - Law

Osgoode Hall Law School
York, ON
06-2028

Bachelor of Music - Jazz and Classical Voice Performance

University of Toronto
06.2024

Accomplishments

    2022 Arthur Plettner Scholarship

  • Awarded to a student with outstanding musical and academic potential.

    • 2019 University of Toronto Scholar

  • Bursary awarded to a student with outstanding academic history.

    • 2019 St. Mildred’s Lightbourn School Lifetime Award

  • Awarded to a student chosen by staff and administration who best represents the mission, values and academic standards of the school

    • 2019 McBurney Prize for Outstanding Contribution by a Prefect

  • Awarded to the prefect (student leader) who made the largest contribution to the school community.

Timeline

Assistant Creative Director

Created SO!
11.2024 - 08.2025

Piano and Voice Teacher

Merriam School of Music
09.2022 - 08.2025

Working Musician

Freelance
06.2021 - Current

Marketing Manager

Lawson Vocal Studios
12.2020 - 08.2022

Pandemic Support Assistant

Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2022

J.D. - Law

Osgoode Hall Law School

Bachelor of Music - Jazz and Classical Voice Performance

University of Toronto

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