Ashley Rosselli - East Valley School of Music

Ashley Rosselli
Vocalist (alto), Director, Performer, Teacher, Composer, Instrumentalist
Education
Bachelor of Science, Management
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Barrett, the Honors College
Collegiate Music Courses
MUP 494: Barrett Choir
MTC 440: Jazz Theory and Ear
Training
MUS 294: ASU Gospel Choir
MUS 354: Jazz Giants (History)
MUS 394: Non-Majors Class
Piano III
May 2015
Experience
Choral/Music Director
St. Steven’s Catholic Church, Assistant Director for Young Adult Choir
2013-2014
Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Substitute Music Director
2013-2014
Piano Teacher
Piano and Ukulele Teacher at East Valley School of Music
Assistant Teacher for Beth VanDewerker, Phoenix, AZ
2014
2006-2009
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Curriculum based on Faber Piano Adventures, Alfred’s Series and Classical Repertoire
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Targeted areas included piano technique, classical repertoire, theory, sight reading, composition,
performances and competitions
Private Lessons, Phoenix, AZ
2009-2011
Choral Member
Barrett Choir, Tempe, AZ
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Section Leader
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Soloist
2012-2014
Gospel Choir, Tempe, AZ
2012-2014
Corpus Christi Catholic Church Choir, Phoenix, AZ
2008-2012
Solo Performer
Sets feature the requested variety of vocals, guitar, piano and ukulele, with an extensive coverage of genres
Restaurant, Bar, Coffeehouse Experience
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Café Boa, Tempe, AZ,
2014
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CHoP Steakhouse
Chandler, AZ, 2013
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Nami Green Café ,
Phoenix, AZ,
2013-2014
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Lustre Rooftop Garden,
Phoenix, AZ, 2013
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SoZo Coffeehouse,
Chandler, AZ, 20112014
RA Sushi Bar, Phoenix,
AZ, 2013
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Xtreme Bean Coffee
House, Tempe, AZ,
2012-2013
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W.D.
Coffeehouse,
Phoenix, AZ,
2011-2012
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Private/Charity Event Experience
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Private House Parties, Avondale, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Chandler, AZ
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Ocotillo Golf Resort, Chandler, AZ
2014
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The Biltmore Resort, Phoenix, AZ
2013
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The Scottsdale Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
2013
Duo Performer
2012-2014
2013-2014
Peter & June, a folk/pop/jazz duo featuring Evan Rees and Ashley Rosselli, performing original music and covers with
vocals, guitar, ukulele, piano and percussion in the Greater Phoenix Area
Vocalist
The W Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
2014
Simi Valley Country Music Festival, Los Angeles, CA
2013
Skills
Performing, teaching, understanding basic theory and jazz theory, reading music, reading lead sheets, strong ear, sight
reading, lyricist, composing, improvising, piano (since 2003), vocals (since 2008), guitar (since 2009), ukulele (since 2010),
directing (since 2013), genres include pop, country, folk, gospel, classical, jazz
Teachers and Mentors
Vocals
Dr. Adam Thomé, DSM, St. Steven’s Music Director 2013-2014
Dr. David Schildkret, ASU Professor of Choral Music, Barrett Choir Director 2012-2014
Alan Morris, ASU Gospel Choir Director 2013-2014
Dale Yeoman, Professional Vocalist, Performer, Voice Coach 2013
Andrew DeValk, Desert Vista High School Choral Director 2011-2012
Danny Torgersen, Corpus Christi Asst. Director 2009-2012
Matthew Henry, Corpus Christi Music Director 2008-2012
Piano
Bill Swayze, Jazz and Improvisational Piano Instructor 2009-2014
Beth VanDewerker, Piano Instructor 2003-2010
Guitar
Alex Thomas, Guitar Instructor 2009-2010
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Management
May 2015
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
3.9 GPA
Barrett, The Honors College
W.P. Carey Leaders Academy
International Study Abroad Student
Studied Managerial Accounting through W.P. Carey in Florence, Italy, in the summer of 2013.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director of Youth Choir, St. Steven’s Catholic Church, Chandler, AZ
July 2013-Present
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Meet monthly with ministry staff to plan weekly masses and to prepare for holiday concerts and seasons
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Direct youth choir during mass every week, which involves teaching the music, directing choir parts, and leading the congregation
in song, while singing and playing guitar or piano
Self-Managed Musician/Singer-Songwriter
October 2012-Present
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Play several gigs/shows per week at a variety of restaurants, private parties, resorts, coffee houses and charity events
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Manage relationships with clients, book and advertise shows, continually develop set lists including over 5 hours of both original
and covered music and play a variety of instruments including the piano, guitar, ukulele and vocals
Content Writer, Search Engine Optimizer, Solutions 8, Scottsdale, AZ
March 2013 – September 2013
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Worked with clients daily to integrate, create and implement their digital marketing strategies. Using tools such as: social media,
videos, blogs, infographics, web content development, search engine optimization, white papers and more
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Developed between 3-5 pieces of content daily to meet client deadlines, using: Mavenlink, Word Press, and Optify; staying up-todate with ever changing deadlines and correctly managing expectations to extend the reach of our clients’ businesses
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Continuous daily training and education in digital marketing, search engine optimization and web development to provide the most
effective and current marketing, development and consultant services available in the industry to our clients
Server, Hostess, Food Runner, To-Go Service, The Sushi Room, Chandler, AZ
September 2012 – March 2013
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Greeted and served up to 250 customers daily while communicating with staff the needs of customers, and providing a high quality
dining experience through excellent customer service for repeat business
Marketing Representative, Server, Head Hostess, Busser, Ra Sushi Bar, Phoenix, AZ
December 2009 - October 2012
• Traveled around the community to promote the restaurant, build clientele, advertise special offers or events while reporting to
management and corporate representatives the success of each week’s marketing plan
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Managed the hostess schedule and weekly To-Go tips through Excel, communicated any issues of the hostesses to management,
and worked with management to hire new staff
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Used customer service and communication skills to help effectively run the restaurant while providing an enjoyable dining
experience for up to 500 guests daily to enhance revenue generation
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Marketing Intern, Event Planner, Stand Up for Kids, Phoenix, AZ
January 2013 – June 2013
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Spent 5 hours a week working at the Youth House in Downtown Phoenix, providing services to the homeless youth such
as showers, meals, new clothes, and laundry, as well as working with the youth in Outreach programs in Downtown
Phoenix and Tempe to provide food, water, blankets and clothing to the homeless youth on the streets
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Planned, coordinated, marketed and managed a benefit concert and its staff in Ahwatukee to raise funds in support of
the homeless youth population and raise awareness of the prevalent issue of youth homelessness in the Maricopa
County, with over 100 attendees and $300 dollars raised
Event Co-Chair, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Phoenix, AZ
August 2011 - August 2012
• Planned, coordinated and managed this American Cancer Society event in Ahwatukee where over $150,000 was raised to support
cancer research and cancer patients, involving over 1,500 participants and 5,000 attendees
• Spoke at the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Regional Summit Conference to Relay Committees around the southwest about Team
Development, Internet Marketing Strategies and how to manage Youth Relays and develop youth involvement, utilizing public
speaking skills with a group of 300 people to train and support Relay Committees
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ORGANIZATIONS
Study Abroad Ambassador Arizona State University Study Abroad Office, Tempe, AZ
September 2013-Present
Music Volunteer Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ
September 2012 – Present
Section Leader Arizona State University Barrett Choir, Tempe, AZ
August 2012-Present
Nominated Board Member Honors Marketing Student Advisory Board, Tempe, AZ
December 2012 – August 2013
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SKILLS
Customer service, organization, verbal and written communication, SEO, content creation, blogging, music, composing,
performing, promoting, creativity, innovation, time management, multi-tasking, negotiation, teamwork, flexibility, computer
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skills (Access, Visio, Microsoft Office, Social Media Sites, Optify, WordPress, Mavenlink), critical-thinking, public speaking,
leadership, sense of humor