Kristen Lega

65 W McMillan #115 ! Cincinnati, OH 45219 ! Phone: 815-342-4277 ! E-Mail: kristenlega@gmail.com

Work Experience
UIUC Research Assistant June-July 2013 I collected research, organized data, and assisted a University of Illinois music education professor with her study regarding the Womens Air Force Band. Glasscock Farms May-July 2011

I worked as a cashier and shop operator for a branch of Glasscock Farms in Joliet, IL. I assisted customers with their purchases, restocked the shop, handled money, and received daily stock deliveries. Interlochen Institute Counselor June 2011, 2010

I was responsible for a cabin of talented high school artists, and served as customer service for the parents. I also had various other duties such as deskwork, public relations with camper parents, and organizing group activities for a camp of 300 high school students. Joliet Public Park District Instructor 2008-2009

I planned and taught a variety of dance classes (ballet, hip-hop, first steps) to children ranging from 3 years to 12 years of age, and additionally served as customer service for the parents. Chicago Youth Concert Orchestra Musical Pathways Educator 2007-2008

Education
MM University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music BME - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2013-present 2009-2013

Additional Information
UIUC Talented Student Scholarship-music department UIUC Talented Student Scholarship-band department Rafael Mendez Brass Institute-Tuition scholarship Attended IMEA Music Educators Conference John Philip Sousa Band Award 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 2011 2011 2009

References available upon request