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Adele Lassiter 2600 Oberlin Road H3 Raleigh NC 27608
615-829-3303
Career Objective:To participate in an engaging work environment, where I can utilize my talents as a critical thinker, communicator and administrator to achieve core objectives.
Education________________________________________Needham Broughton High School, Raleigh North CarolinaHigh School Diploma, Class of 2002
Belmont University, Nashville TNB.A. Music Business, Audio/Video Production; 2004-2009, 2015Activities and Societies: Grammy U, Speech Lab Mentor, ASCAP I Create Music Expo (2006 – I received a scholarship to attend the convention in Los Angeles CA); Music Industry Shadow Day
I have also studied at Montana State University Bozeman (2002-2003); Wake Technical College (2004); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (15 credit hours, 2006 – Summer Session)
Experience_ ______________________________________ Belk- Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh NCApril 2014-present
Position: Tommy Bahama Specialist – Men’s Store Job duties: I serve as the lead selling specialist for the Tommy Bahama brand in the Belk
Crabtree store. Belk is an industry leader in retail and fashion, with a mission to provide shoppers with 'modern.southern.style.' As a Belk Associate it is my duty to uphold the quality standard of customer service and knowledge of product. Tommy Bahama is a lifestyle brand dedicated to modern, classic clothing that is targeted under the motto: ‘Make Life One Long Weekend.’ This position requires me to be a flexible problem solver. I am constantly on the move, faced with challenges and opportunities to strengthen business and seek creative solutions in advancing Tommy Bahama at Belk. Core tasks include: Customer Service, Goal Setting, Product Knowledge, Product Promotions and Branding, Merchandising, Selling, Inventory Assessment, Visual Support, Communication, Client Relations, Conflict Resolution
Firehole Productions, Bozeman MontanaDecember 2010-February 2014http://fireholeproductions.webs.com/ Position: Owner, Manager, and Lead Agent of a premier booking and music agency, dedicated to
tour coordination of innovative independent music acts. The Firehole Productions Roster included: Montana Skies-cello.guitar.fusion, Jeanne Jolly-Americana/Folk, Ben Bullington-Montana Folk, Victor & Penny-Antique Pop, Little Jane & the Pistol Whips-Montana Country/New Grass.
Job duties: I was tasked with promoting the artistic interests of my roster of international touring artists through booking, tour support, management, contract negotiation, media relations, publicity
and artist development. This dynamic and demanding position required innovation, creativity, conflict resolution, effective communication skills and razor sharp organization techniques. In a given year I submitted to over 8,000 performing arts venues and festivals, wrote and distributed press releases, coordinated tour dates and routing. Tour support included arranging back line, accommodations and publicity pertinent to the tour including, but not limited to radio and television appearances, print media interviews and local outreach and school residencies.
My job required communication with all facets of the Entertainment Industry, Client Relations, Office Organization, Word Process, Customer Service and Initiative.
Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts, Bozeman MontanaNovember 2010-November 2013 Position: Music Chair: The Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts works to promote and cultivate the arts in
Southwestern Montana. The eclectic festival attracts upwards of 13,000 people a year. Job Duties: As Music Chair, I was charged with researching, coordinating and booking the musical
acts for the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts. In this capacity I acted as contract negotiator and arbitrator. I coordinated music publicity with the marketing team, speaking with regional news outlets and participating in on the ground marketing campaigns. On the festival weekend I acted as a festival liaison for touring acts, providing them with craft services, coordinating sound checks and setting up backline. During my three year tenure, I contributed 2,500 volunteer hours to the non-profit organization. Performing groups that I booked: Jerry Douglas, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Hot Club of Cowtown and more.
Frist Center for the Arts, Nashville TNJanuary 2009-August 2009 Position: Volunteer Administrative Assistant for the FRIST’s Membership Department. Job Duties: As a membership volunteer I worked to recruit and raise awareness about Nashville’s
hub for creative arts exhibitions. I worked twenty hours per week in the office, managing files, organizing and processing memberships, mailings and phone recruitment; I also volunteered for Member Events, including preview shows (Medieval Art Exhibition and American Masters were two of my favorite events); I also helmed the membership booth for the FRIST Friday Summer Concert & Art series. As a Membership Volunteer I utilized communication skills, office administration and a passion for art and community to foster membership growth.
Nashville Humane Association, Nashville TNDecember 2008-August 2009 Position: Cat Socialization Volunteer Job Duties: I worked twenty hours a week volunteering in the Cat Wing. As a Cat Socialization
Volunteer I interacted with the shelter cats and worked to find these amazing furry friends forever homes. I cleaned their cages and provided them love and care. I was asked to contribute my time in the Comcast Pet of the Week video segment. I think this is one of the most important jobs I have done because I was able to make the lives of hundreds of cats better – assisting in finding the animals’ forever homes.
Big Loud Shirt Industries, Nashville TNAugust 2007-December 2007 Position: Administrative Office Intern for Nashville’s Leading Independent Music Publisher. Duties: As an Administrative Assistant to Amy Allmand, Creative Coordinator, I facilitated in
organization of key office responsibilities, including: filing, cataloguing publishing records, assisting in licensing, answering phones, running errands, setting up appointments, preparing and submitting music demos, publicity and creative campaign assistance. I was instrumental in launching a Facebook and Myspace marketing campaign for Big Loud Shirt, and coordinating innovative integrated marketing concepts to build on the Big Loud Shirt brand and publicize their GAC TV show ‘Hit Men of Music Row,’ which was launching at the time.
Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful WYMay 2004-August 2004 Position: Server/Busser at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge’s Dining Room Duties: I worked in a fast-paced environment serving guests from around the world. Passionate
about Yellowstone National Park, I worked to provide ‘Home on the Range’ hospitality, providing guests with excellent service and information about the world’s oldest park.
Skills and Interests: Writing: Published author of ‘Murder in Custer State Park,’ under my pen name ‘Adele Gibbes.’ I
am also a songwriter, who is affiliated with ASCAP. Word Processing: I am proficient in MS Word and Power Point and Excel. I am a quick learner,
who can master most basic computer programs if trained. Public Speaking: I am a dynamic public speaker. I have extensive experience participating in drama
and debate teams. While at Belmont University, I was appointed to work as a Speech Mentor where I coached fellow students in improving their verbal communication skills.
Hiking and Traveling to National Parks: In my free time I enjoy camping and hiking into the backcountry of America’s National Parks. I have hiked 500 miles in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
Letter of Reference from Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts
October 5, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: Adele Lassiter was elected to the Sweet Pea Board of Directors in November of 2010 as the festival’s Music Chair. Adele quickly embraced the responsibilities of her position and has proven herself to be a very valuable volunteer. Adele is organized, efficient, extremely competent and accountable, and has an excellent rapport with her fellow board members and the performing groups and agents she has to work with on Sweet Pea’s behalf. Her communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent. This past season, when a chair position could not be filled that directly affected Adele’s performing groups, she immediately stepped up and took care of all the hospitality details necessary to accommodate our musicians. She also played a key role in recruiting a new board member when another unexpectedly had to leave her position. With this kind of commitment and dedication to a volunteer position, I can only imagine what a valuable asset she will be to a graduate program or employer. In summary, I highly recommend Adele for any position or endeavor that she may seek to pursue. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Andria HuntsingerExecutive Director 406. 586. 4003 [email protected]
References:Stephanie Hamm: Men’s Store Manager – Belk Crabtree919-782-7010 ext. 408
Joanne Gardner: Former colleague and [email protected]
Robert Komorowski: Former colleague and Mentor919-888-2279
Clark Sherman: Personal Reference406-586-9093
Additional references available upon request
Adele Lassiter2600 Oberlin Road H3Raleigh NC [email protected]://www.adelelassiter.weebly.com
To Whom It May Concern;
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou’s quote reflects my mission as an employee: to apply creative and analytical solutions to the workplace. I have a diverse educational and professional background. I am a hard worker who is dedicated and task oriented. I am a team player who is capable of both leadership and support roles. I am an effective communicator who prides myself on exceptional service.
I am currently searching for a position that is challenging and rewarding, where I can utilize my skills to empower the company.
I attended Belmont University in Nashville TN from 2004-2009, where I studied Music Business and Audio/Video Production. My degree will be officially conferred in May 2015. During my time at Belmont I immersed myself in the academic and creative culture. Belmont is an elite institution for the arts and the discipline of music business, a business curriculum with an emphasis on the entertainment industry. As a student I was involved in numerous extracurricular groups including: Grammy U, Motivational Organization of Belmont and Speech Lab.
One of my most rewarding experiences as a student was the opportunity to work at Nashville’s premier Independent Music Publishing House: Big Loud Shirt. As an Administrative Intern I served in a variety of roles from clerical assistant, to cutting-edge solutions in marketing the brand, licensure and other key aspects of business.
Upon completing my coursework at Belmont, I moved west to Bozeman Montana. Driven by my passion for creative business solutions, I started Firehole Productions, a music and publicity firm dedicated to promoting and managing nationally renowned touring acts. This job demanded flexibility, innovation, clerical skills, communication and client relations. I dedicated sixty hours a week on average to promoting the business and growing it into a leading agency in the Pacific Northwest.
I am passionate about volunteering and being in a position where I can serve. During college I was active in the Nashville community, volunteering for the FRIST Center of the Visual Arts as a Membership Coordinator, and investing twenty hours a week as a Cat Socialization volunteer at The Nashville Humane Association. In Bozeman, I served as the volunteer Music Chair for the Sweet Pea Festival. The Music Chair position demands leadership and organization skills. I effectively contracted with dozens of bands, aided in marketing campaigns and on the ground support.
I moved back to my hometown of Raleigh N.C. in April 2014 with a focus on community involvement. I am seeking to be in a career where I can positively contribute to the workplace.
Thank you for considering my application. Attached you will find my resume and a list of references. I look forward to speaking with you.
Best Regards,Adele Lassiter
