Pianist / Classic Quartet
HUIS TEN BOSCH, Nagasaki (JAPAN) – June 2013
Working as pianist with the Klasikvm Ensemble, I was able to cater to a wide range of guest demographics. During my performing sets, we performed a variety of music styles, mixing jazz standards and classical music evergreens.
Music Consultant
Philson Young Association, Bucharest (Romania)
Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.
Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching.
Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style.
Audition and select performers for musical presentations.
Conduct guest soloists in addition to ensemble members.
Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.
Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
Music Teacher
International School of Choueifat, Al Ain / Adu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
planning and preparing lessons in relation to individual pupils’ needs and examination syllabuses acquiring appropriate teaching materials/resources
teaching music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to pupils
entering and preparing pupils for examinations
motivating pupils and encouraging progress
liaising with academic staff and/or parents
creating and maintaining a network of contacts to ensure work continuity ensuring up-to-date knowledge and awareness of examination requirements assessing pupils abilities, providing feedback and writing reports
arranging recitals/concerts for pupils’ families and friends
keeping financial, administrative and business records
advertising or publicising the business.
Music Consultant
Flavorade SRL, Bucharest (Romania)
Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.
Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching.
Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style.
Audition and select performers for musical presentations.
Conduct guest soloists in addition to ensemble members.
Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.
Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
Cocktail Pianist / Lounge Performer
Golden Circle Travel Cruise Lines, MS River Odyssey
Working as piano bar entertainer, I was able to cater to a wide range of guest demographics. During my performing hours, I performed a variety of music styles, mixing jazz standards, classical music, evergreens, pop, contemporary country, sing-a-long favorites, and one-hit wonders from the 1950’s
through the present.
Pianist / Jazz Piano Trio
NCL/Norwegian Cruise Lines, M/V CROWN ODYSSEY
Performing as Jazz Piano Trio in dining rooms, lobbies, and other public areas of the vessel.
We performed a variety of musical styles, and ascertain the musical tastes of
the guests and adapt as necessary. We developed a rapport and interact with guests to provide an enjoyable musical entertainment
experience.
Pianist / Jazz Piano Trio
NCL/Norwegian Cruise Line, M/V MARCO POLO
Performing as Jazz Piano Trio in dining rooms, lobbies, and other public areas of the vessel.
We performed a variety of musical styles, and ascertain the musical tastes of
the guests and adapt as necessary. We developed a rapport and interact with guests to provide an enjoyable musical entertainment
experience.
Cocktail Pianist
Green Hours Club, Jazz Club, Carioca, Bucharest (Romania)
Working as piano bar entertainer, I was able to cater to a wide range of guest demographics. During my performing hours, I performed a variety of music styles, mixing jazz standards, classical music, evergreens, pop, contemporary country, sing-a-long favorites, and one-hit wonders from the 1950’s
through the present.
Piano Bar Entertainer
Hotel Sofitel, Bucharest (Romania)
Working as piano bar entertainer, I was able to cater to a wide range of guest demographics. During my performing hours, I performed a variety of music styles, mixing jazz standards, classical music, evergreens, pop, contemporary country, sing-a-long favorites, and one-hit wonders from the 1950’s
through the present.
College / university teaching professional
National University of Music Bucharest, Bucharest (Romania)
LECTURER grade – Faculty of Composition and Musicology / Musical Pedagogy & Music Teachers section
Cocktail Pianist
Hotel Hilton, Bucharest (Romania)
Working as piano bar entertainer, I was able to cater to a wide range of guest demographics. During my performing hours, I performed a variety of music styles, mixing jazz standards, classical music, evergreens, pop, contemporary country, sing-a-long favorites, and one-hit wonders from the 1950’s
through the present.
Piano Bar Entertainer
Hotel NEVADA, Adelboden (Switzerland)
Working as piano bar entertainer, I was able to cater to a wide range of guest demographics. During my performing hours, I performed a variety of music styles, mixing jazz standards, classical music, evergreens, pop, contemporary country, sing-a-long favorites, and one-hit wonders from the 1950’s
through the present.
College / university teaching professional
National University of Music Bucharest, Bucharest (College / university teaching professional)
READER grade – Faculty of Composition and Musicology / Musical Pedagogy & Music Teachers section
PERSONAL SKILLS
Other language(s)
English French
Communication skills
Organisational / managerial skills
Higher education teaching professional
“George ENESCU” Art Lyceum, Bucharest (Romania) Theory of Music, piano teacher
Higher education teaching professional
“Dinu LIPATTI” College of Music, Bucharest (Romania) Theory of Music, piano teacher
Skills
Pianist, composer, author of original music scores of animation, pop and jazz Musical arrangements, orchestrations, original compositions
Experience in musical training with activity ranging from children to students Holding a full, clean driving license
Basic knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows, OSX, Linux)
Good command of Microsoft OfficeTM tools (WordTM, ExcelTM and PowerPointTM)
team spirit; good ability to adapt to multicultural environments, gained through my work experience abroad;
good communication skills gained through my experience as teacher.
Leadership (currently responsible for a team of 3 people);
– Sense of organisation (experience in concerts logistics);
– Good experience in project development or team management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Honours and awards
DOCTOR OF MUSICOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC, Bucharest since 06/1998
Since1980, Union of Cinematographers of Romania, soundtrack music creators section
CRUISE LINE TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Seaman’s Record Book Commonwealth of The Bahamas NR: 18188
Crowd management 30.06.2001 FTCW-95 Regulations A-W/3 I-3 In accordance with DNV PAXTRIM Training Requirement
Crowd management Training;
Familiarization Training;
Safety Training for Personnel providing direct service to passengers in passengers spaces PROFICIENCY IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT & HUMAN BEHAVIOR STCW V/2 V/3
A-code Chapter V, section A-V/2 A-V/3
Reference A-2001/26596 813.4 JBL Social & Environmental Responsibilities STCW Table A-VI/1-4 Personal Survival Techniques STCW Table A-VI/1-1 PAXTRIM Training STCW A-V3
CRUISE LINE REFERENCES
David LAWTON
Cruise Director
M/V Crown Odyssey (NCL/Norwegian Cruise Lines)
Joe RAAD
Cruise Director
M/V Marco Polo (NCL/Norwegian Cruise Lines)
Adam DERRICK
Cruise Director
M/V Crown Odyssey (NCL/Norwegian Cruise Lines)
Manuela SCHLAEPFER
Cruise Coordinator
MS River Odyssey (GCT/Grand Circle Travel)