Michelle Bawden
Montréal,Canada
Summary
Driven and highly organized assistant with extensive experience in a music school environment and a deep passion for the arts. Currently working as a soprano and actively pursuing a career in opera, bringing a unique understanding of the artistic process and the specific needs of creative professionals. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive approach to learning and problem-solving. Fluent in English and proficient in French, possessing a genuine interest in artist management and fostering creative talent. Excited to contribute to a dynamic artist management team while continuously expanding knowledge and skills in this field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Office Assistant and Head Event Staffer
McGill University- Schulich School of Music
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for booking student recitals, gathering all details pertaining to all events in the school's venue's, answering emails and phone calls, gathering and printing event programs for the venues and notice board and aiding the production team in any way
- As head event staffer, responsible for scheduling the other event staffers, aiding in training, and handling complaints and other issues that may arise during events
Event Staffer
McGill University- Schulich School of Music
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Responsible for opening and closing concert halls to public, aiding audience members, scanning tickets
Voice Area Assistant
McGill University- Schulich School of Music
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsible for aiding the voice area coordinator in any way and attend voice area meetings, taking notes
Seasonal Service Experience Representative
Nordstrom
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for aiding clients with returns and purchases, answering phone calls and customer pick-ups, processing mail-in returns and returning returned items to proper department
- Also gift wrapped for many clients
Acting Front desk supervisor
Spence Diamonds
08.2019 - 09.2019
- My responsibilities included creating the schedules, training new employees and new front desk supervisor, aiding other front desk members with procedure issues and client issues
- Responsible for keeping the store fully stocked with necessary items
- I also aided clients and diamond consultants in any way
Front desk associate
Spence Diamonds
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for answering phone and email inquiries, booking appointments, aiding the Diamond consultants in any way, maintaining store cleanliness, and keeping it organized and processing repairs, purchases and answering any questions
- Responsible for knowing POS system and all procedures and closing the systems for the day
Education
Masters of Music - Voice And Opera Performance
McGill University
Montreal, QC06.2023
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance, Magna Cum Laude
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2021
Studied General Music -
McMaster University
04.2017
Skills
- Diligent
- Passionate
- Problem Solving
- Knowledge with Microsoft Office
- Effective Collaboration Skills
- Operatic Knowledge
- Proficiency in French
- Fluency in English
- Dependable
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
German
Elementary
Timeline
Production Office Assistant and Head Event Staffer
McGill University- Schulich School of Music
07.2023 - Current
Voice Area Assistant
McGill University- Schulich School of Music
12.2022 - 04.2023
Event Staffer
McGill University- Schulich School of Music
09.2021 - 06.2023
Seasonal Service Experience Representative
Nordstrom
07.2021 - 08.2021
Acting Front desk supervisor
Spence Diamonds
08.2019 - 09.2019
Front desk associate
Spence Diamonds
05.2019 - 08.2021
Studied General Music -
McMaster University
Masters of Music - Voice And Opera Performance
McGill University
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance, Magna Cum Laude
University of Ottawa
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