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Olha Shapoval

Olha Shapoval

Montreal,Quebec

Summary

Proactive and caring assistant worker with 13 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education assistant professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 13 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Events & Artists Coordinator

Steinway & Sons
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • Company Overview: Steinway & Sons is a renowned manufacturer of pianos, known for its high-quality instruments and commitment to musical excellence
  • Website: www.steinway.com
  • Planned and executed events, including securing appropriate venues; coordinating vendors, managing budgets and overseeing all logistics
  • Worked with artists to schedule performance and appearances at events
  • Negotiated contracts with artists, including fees, rider requirements and logistics
  • Coordinated logistics for artists' appearances including travel requirements, accommodations, technical requirements and other special requests
  • Served as the main contact for artists and ensure their needs are met on-site
  • Hosted and organized classical concerts for talented young musicians, concert pianists and Steinway Artists (including that of Lang Lang during his private concert in the UAE)
  • Organized event promotions and marketing efforts, including social media, email campaigns and other outreach initiatives


Piano Teacher

Freelance Private Company
03.2018 - 05.2022
  • Taught in-person and online piano lessons, allowing for maximum flexibility to suit student needs
  • Maintained own piano practice to effectively guide and develop others, regularly attending master classes to enhance expertise
  • Taught piano practice and theory to beginners, building confidence and competence to quickly advance learning
  • Prepared a number of students for ABRSM, TRINITY exams, as well as international piano competitions

Piano Teacher

Musical Expression Institute
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Supported musicians in developing self-expression through music, encouraging music composition and adaptation
  • Guided students on instrument care to help maximize playing and listening enjoyment

Pianist

Movenpick Hotel
07.2015 - 02.2016
  • Performed live piano music at events, shows and concerts
  • Prepared and practiced piano pieces to ensure quality performance
  • Customized the music selection to suite the events or audience
  • Collaborated with other musicians to provide a complete entertainment experience

Piano Teacher

International Center for Music
09.2014 - 07.2015
  • Created individual lesson plans and curriculum for each student based on their skill level, goal and musical interests
  • Taught students how to read music, play piano exercises, scales and different epochs piano pieces
  • Evaluated students' progress and provided feedback to help them improve their playing technique and understanding of music theory
  • Prepared students for performances, recitals and exams
  • Taught students from basic music history and theory level to advanced level
  • Encouraged students to develop their own creativity and style in playing the piano
  • Provided a positive and supporting learning environment for students
  • Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress and development
  • Managed scheduling and billing for lessons

Education

Bachelors Degree - Economy of Entrepreneurship

Poltava State Agrarian Academy
05.2016

Master's Degree - Piano Performance and Teaching Music

Kharkivs'kyy Natsional'nyy Universytet Mystetstv
06.2012

A-Levels - Piano Performance

Kharkivs-kyy Derzhavnyy Muzychnyy Litsey
05.2007

Primary and Secondary School -

Gymnasium by D. I. Chizhevsnogo
05.2003

Skills

  • Advanced piano teaching
  • Music theory
  • Solfege
  • Sight-reading
  • ABRSM exam preparation
  • Trinity exam preparation
  • Organizing concerts
  • Managing concerts
  • Organizing master classes
  • Managing master classes
  • Organizing music workshops
  • Managing music workshops
  • Microsoft Word
  • CRM (Dynamics 365)
  • Psychology
  • Child psychology
  • Music therapy
  • Retail display techniques
  • Product presentation
  • Inventory management
  • Client prospecting
  • Selling techniques
  • Deal-closing
  • Child development expertise

Languages

English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
French

Training

  • Psychology, Child Psychology, Music Therapy, Regularly participating in online courses and webinars to upgrade my knowledge of children's psychology and difficult behaviors.
  • Showroom and Retail Sales Training, Conducted by Steinway & Sons Hamburg. Scope: Retail display techniques, product presentation, inventory management, client prospecting, selling techniques and deal-closing.

Personal Information

Nationality: Ukrainian

Timeline

Events & Artists Coordinator

Steinway & Sons
06.2022 - 02.2024

Piano Teacher

Freelance Private Company
03.2018 - 05.2022

Piano Teacher

Musical Expression Institute
02.2016 - 02.2018

Pianist

Movenpick Hotel
07.2015 - 02.2016

Piano Teacher

International Center for Music
09.2014 - 07.2015

Master's Degree - Piano Performance and Teaching Music

Kharkivs'kyy Natsional'nyy Universytet Mystetstv

A-Levels - Piano Performance

Kharkivs-kyy Derzhavnyy Muzychnyy Litsey

Primary and Secondary School -

Gymnasium by D. I. Chizhevsnogo

Bachelors Degree - Economy of Entrepreneurship

Poltava State Agrarian Academy

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