Xavier Gonzalez

-Conduct meticulous brain tracing on fMRI brain scans

and systematic behavioral observations while performing comprehensive data analysis for neuroscience research.

-Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams to compile, interpret, and present behavioral findings on brain development.

- Contributing to ongoing studies at the Brain and Creativity Institute.

-Gaining experience with strong analytical skills in processing complex neurological data

-Learning to adapt programming and use different medical equipment

• Consulting with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
• Collaborating with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
• Using Ableton to arrange cuts of score for trailers
• Developing network and communication experience
• Determining voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.

Interaxon- A Neuroscience Outreach Club dedicated to helping underprivileged kids learn neuroscience; collaborate with team members to create meaningful STEM presentations; volunteer at local K-12 schools around Los Angeles;

Neurotech- A club dedicated to spread knowledge of neurotech and competing in conferences with neurotech project

USC CASA- Chinese American Student Association, dedicated to showcasing Chinese culture and community throughout USC, member and Basketball/Soccer Intramural Representative

Boxing Club- Dedicated to teaching boxing of all skill levels and fostering hard work and community to USC; learning and dedicating to a new skill; keeping myself in healthy shape; fostering connections and relationships with club members to build community

Snow Club- Dedicated to fostering community with skiers and snowboarders at USC, member

Jazz Combo- a performance group that rehearses and practices jazz pieces.

Student Film Composer- Network and wrote adaptive film music for student projects

Intramural Sports- participate and communicate with team to play soccer, basketball and volleyball

• Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
• Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
• Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
• Founded my own small business. Built business organically through referrals and network
• Composed classical, jazz, and symphony pieces for music therapy, memorials, and concerts. Perform at churches, funerals, parties, and weddings. Prepared a repertoire of performance pieces. Took requests when needed. Clients include schools, private parties, and community organizations.

• Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Jacobs Buddies-Taught children with learning differences and Autism Spectrum disorders to play soccer. Collaborated with other volunteers to organize scrimmages and drills.
• Union Percussion Ensemble, Program Leader and Founder - Managed budget. Planned rehearsals. Registered ensemble for competitions. Recruited new students. Raised $500 for equipment and instruments. Served as a lead music instructor. Encouraged collaboration among students. Composed show music for the ensemble.

• Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
• Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
• Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
• Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
• Increased network and referral ability
• Gained public speaking and one-on-one communication expierence

• Followed players and referee calls to keep score correct throughout games and operated electronic scoreboard to show latest numbers.
• Maintained paper score tabulations for permanent league records.
• Delivered important announcements to audience members.
• Collected and distributed information between coaches involved in current games to maintain fair gameplay and identify any conflicts.
• Cleaned gym floors, lockers, and showers. Organized sports equipment.
• Maintained equipment and restroom quality