Karen Adams (503) 810-0562 kjepsen05@wou.edu____________________________________________________________________________Objective: To obtain an entry-level position in the area of Arts Administration.

EDUCATIONWestern Oregon University BM Contemporary Music Expected Graduation 2010

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant Director Smith Fine Arts Series, Western Oregon University June 2009-current• Worked directly with Series Guest Artists concerning performance needs and

accommodations.• Prepared visuals and promotional materials for concert series.• Attended board and executive meetings concerning the series.

Assistant Manager American Metropole Orchestra September 2009• Kept track of personnel information for 35-piece Jazz Orchestra. • Served as Music Librarian.• Served as Road Manager while on tour.

Assistant Stage Manager –“No Frills Revue” WOU December-April 2009• Attended daily rehearsals and took notes during rehearsals and posted them on an online blog for

cast and crew to review.• Assisted with props and costume management• Worked with Stage Manager and Director on scheduling and production

Summer Conference Assistant University Housing Summer 2008• Coordinated programs for Summer School Students• Assisted in Checkouts and Check-ins for over 20 Conference Groups on the University Campus• Attended weekly meetings to discuss planning, upcoming conferences and assessment of

individual and team efforts

Database Entry University Advancement Current• Assisted in updating University database • Thorough knowledge of Viking Database program

Usher/Stage Manager/Ticket Sales WOU Music Department Current• Set up stage for concerts, including lighting • Handled ticket sales at guest artist concerts• Assisted student, faculty and guest performers with concert and performance needs.•

PDQ Bach’s The Stoned Guest WOU Campus (Independent Project) April 2006• Performer, Assistant Director, Props & Costumes• Coordinated with director for scheduling, staging, and budgeting for independent performance• Assisted in public relations and community outreach

Office Assistant Student Enrichment Program -WOU May 2006-Dec. 2007• Managed front reception desk: scheduling appointments, phone calls, general inquiries about

program and interacted with students and faculty. • Assisted office coordinator in updating the participant database• Created visuals for upcoming events and activities

Fundraising Coordinator WOU Chamber Singers 2006/2007

• Led fundraising efforts for trip to New York City and Carnegie Hall• Fundraisers included; raffle ticket sales, silent auction and catered dinner and performance.

Counselor/Instructor at Camp Crescendo Brooks, OR July 2006• Counselor of 14 female middle school students in a cabin. • Attended daily activities with campers including eating meals together and making sure they were

on time to individual classes• Gave group piano lessons to beginning piano students

REFERENCES

Dr. Kevin Helppie Voice instructor 503-838-8876

Dr. Diane Baxter Piano instructor, Academic Advisor 503-838-8542

Permanent Address: Current Address:

3738 SW 16th CT 347 Monmouth Ave NGresham, OR 97080 RSC 616

Monmouth, OR 97361