Megan Kelley
San Jose
Summary
Exacting and driven with in-depth experience as a musician and instructor. Adept at working with individuals and groups to optimize sound and performance skills. Successful at driving change with a systematic and tireless approach. Successful at helping performers of all skill levels advance abilities, gain confidence and take on new amateur and professional challenges. Adept at interpreting songs and teaching singers how to embody music and provoke emotional responses in audience members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Advisor
San Jose State University Housing Services
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated conflict resolution among residents to promote a positive living environment.
- Organized and led community-building events to enhance resident engagement and collaboration.
- Provided guidance and support for residents navigating university resources and services.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with housing policies and regulations.
Vocal and Performing Arts Coach
Castro Valley High School Choir Program
08.2023 - Current
- Provide input to choir director on student performances and abilities
- Advise students on choral performances for various auditions
- Assist with choral program repertoire selection
- Assist with event coordination
- Various administrative duties as requested
Key Holder (Assistant Manager)
Abercrombie & Fitch
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Responsible for opening and closing stores, and providing daily updates to district managers
- Responsible for reconciling daily store sales proceeds, and transferring funds to bank carrier
- Managed sales associates, setting work achievement expectations and reviewing performance
- Conducted interviews and hired new sales associates
- Made schedules and worked around sales associates availabilities to ensure proper staff coverage daily
- Controlled sales floor while providing great customer service and managing issues as needed
- Communicated with other stores about products, sales, transfers, and new policies
- Designed detailed sales merchandising layouts based on general corporate guidelines
Floor Leader (Assistant Manager)
Lush Cosmetics
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Same work expectations and responsibilities as Key Holder position above
Assistant Manager
Tilly’s
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Same work expectations and responsibilities as Key Holder position above
Sales Associate
Abercrombie & Fitch
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Provide exceptional customer service, with a focus on ensuring customers were pleased with their shopping experience; continuously received written customer compliments
- Manage, track, and organize product shipments, documenting shipment irregularities
- Train new sales associates, while modeling performance and behavior expectations
- Received frequent management accolades, multiple time employee of the month recipient
Education
Bachelor’s of Music Degree - Music Education
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA04-2026
Associates of Arts Degree - Music
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA05-2024
Skills
- Activity planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Effective communication
- Crisis management
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Student monitoring
- Proficient in sight reading and tonal memory in voice, guitar, and piano
Timeline
Resident Advisor
San Jose State University Housing Services
07.2025 - Current
Vocal and Performing Arts Coach
Castro Valley High School Choir Program
08.2023 - Current
Floor Leader (Assistant Manager)
Lush Cosmetics
11.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Manager
Tilly’s
04.2021 - 11.2021
Key Holder (Assistant Manager)
Abercrombie & Fitch
09.2020 - 04.2023
Sales Associate
Abercrombie & Fitch
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor’s of Music Degree - Music Education
San Jose State University
Associates of Arts Degree - Music
Las Positas College
AWARDS & MUSIC SKILLS
Member of SJSU Choraliers Honor Chamber Choir, Selected as SJSU Choraliers Section leader, Completed all semesters at SJSU on the dean's list, SJSU School of mUsic Scholarship recipient, Graduated from Las Positas College with honors, Graduated from CVHS with honors, Vice President of CVHS choir program, Member of CVHS Madrigals Honor Chamber Choir, Selected for the California Choral Directors Association Honor Choir, Director and choreographer for student run vocal music production, Honor chamber choir excellence award recipient, CVHS ideal student nominee