Most people live by the philosophy that in order to be successful you should do one thing and do it well, but I believe that the path to success is simply this: “Do what you love.”
As someone who has an interest in many different things, I decided that my primary career goal was not about the work that I did or the money that I would make, but instead about the experience. I wanted to do something that allowed me to feel like I was getting the most out of life and using the talents that I was given, and ultimately something that would allow me to help and bring joy to other people.
If you work with me, you can expect that I will pour myself into my work and produce quality results. In a professional setting, I often get compliments about my creativity, attention to detail and ability to see the “big picture”. I consider myself to be a passionate and motivated person – when I set my sights on something, I do everything in my power to achieve it. I love to chase opportunities, believe in the power of positivity, and find importance in a healthy work/life balance.
As someone who has an interest in many different things, I decided that my primary career goal was not about the work that I did or the money that I would make, but instead about the experience. I wanted to do something that allowed me to feel like I was getting the most out of life and using the talents that I was given, and ultimately something that would allow me to help and bring joy to other people.
If you work with me, you can expect that I will pour myself into my work and produce quality results. In a professional setting, I often get compliments about my creativity, attention to detail and ability to see the “big picture”. I consider myself to be a passionate and motivated person – when I set my sights on something, I do everything in my power to achieve it. I love to chase opportunities, believe in the power of positivity, and find importance in a healthy work/life balance.
Work
- July 2018 - Present: Freelance Writer
Self-Employed Contractor for Multiple Companies - July 2017 - Present: Musician
Self-Employed Contractor for Multiple Bands - August 2010 - Present: Online Sales Specialist
Self-Employed Owner of LinzeesList - April 2014 - July 2017: Lead Support Staff for Computer Information Technologies
Technical Careers Division, Lansing Community College - June 2011 - April 2014: Part-Time Support Staff for Instruction & Apprenticeships
Technical Careers Division, Lansing Community College - February 2010 - June 2011: Student Support Staff for Media Services
Classroom Services Division, Lansing Community College - October 2008 - April 2011: Receptionist
Simmon Insurance Agency - November 2007 - May 2008: Student Support Staff for Media Services
Classroom Services Division, Lansing Community College - October 2005 - February 2010: Customer Service Representative
Sheet Music Department, Marshall Music Co.
Education
- Associate of Business: Business Administration
Lansing Community College - Associate of Applied Science: Music Management
Lansing Community College
Skills
- Organizational and time management skills and proven ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a demanding environment
- Organizing and promoting meetings, shows and special events, including academic conferences and advisory meetings
- Knowledge of general office procedures, methods, and equipment
- Computers and applicable software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs and other word processing, spreadsheet and database platforms
- Intrapersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively in a wide variety of formats
- Marketing, advertising and merchandising in a way that effectively generates interest and supports company and program growth
- Initiating, managing and ensuring timely completion of projects
Volunteer Activities & Other Projects
- 2018: Joined Rover.com as a certified pet sitter
- 2017: Became a registered volunteer for the Ingham County Animal Shelter
- 2014 - 2015: Became a registered volunteer for the Animal Placement Bureau and fostered/rehomed a black lab
- 2012-2013: Designed cover art for Carol Lindley's Self-Titled CD and "Light up the Room" CD
- 2009: Composed the soundtrack for the "I'm Not Nuts: Living with Food Allergies" documentary by Kevin J. Lindenmuth
- 2009: Arranged a karaoke track for "Because" by Perry Como for a client to use at a wedding
- 2006 - 2007: Coordinated and taught music for Crossroad Productions
- 2004 - 2005: Performed music, dance and drama for Crossroad Productions
- 2000 - 2001: Volunteered as a teen zookeeper at Potter Park Zoo