Michigan State UniversityMentor & Administrator - CMS-Detroit
Aug. 2009 - May. 2011East Lansing, MIAdministrator for the MSU Community Music School (CMS) based in Detroit, MI. Liaison between the Michigan State University Jazz Studies Department, CMS and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to recruit new students, organize outreach initiatives, and coordinate community concerts Planned and coordinated outreach concerts to Detroit public schools Worked with MSU Professors to develop curriculum and learning expectations for each semester. Oversaw the yearly MSU Summer Jazz Camp, a one week jazz conservatory for beginning to advanced students on all instruments. Worked closely with the registrars at the East Lansing and Detroit, MI locations to plan the camp and encourage promotion and recruitment. One of the central organizers of the 2010 and 2011 MSU Jazz Spectacular and the Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival. Ensured that events were run according to schedule and was the point person for professional artists and competition participants Worked closely with the Associate Dean for Outreach and Engagement on planning future recruitment efforts and suggesting changes to the program to increase enrollment, retention, and community partnerships Managed community relations and provided performers for local events to ensure widespread visibility of the school