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Shanon Cooper

1006 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Expert Violinist experienced in concerts, special events and studio recordings. Strong attention to detail with unparalleled work ethic. Highly talented in chamber performance, classical music and modern adaptions. Accomplished Violinist with demonstrated skills in learning and performing both contemporary and classical pieces. Talented in memorizing and playing pieces by ear. Ensemble and orchestra experience. Veteran musician with many years of experience playing the violin. Good at setting up performances and improvising music. Specializing in classical music and improvisation. Knowledgeable about the technical aspects of violin performance and adept at provoking emotion in audience members. Disciplined and focused with a solid track record of accomplishment. Suzuki training began at age 4 in 1979.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Violinist

Volunteer Work
2022.11 - Current

Health and Wellness Orchestra

Violinist

Volunteer Work
2022.04 - Current

Violinist for Blast N Scrap Organization. Teach violin lessons on improvisation techniques and occasional performances.

Sandwich Artist

Subway Restaurants
2018.04 - 2019.04
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
  • Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
  • Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
  • Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow during busy hours.
  • Prioritized excellent communication skills to understand customer preferences accurately while minimizing errors in orders.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by covering shifts when needed, ensuring consistent staffing levels for optimal operation.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and well-crafted sandwiches.
  • Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Promoted hygiene practices within the team by consistently following food safety guidelines and regulations.
  • Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
  • Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
  • Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food.
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
  • Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
  • Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods, and ingredients.
  • Built rapport with regular customers by remembering their names and preferred orders, fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
  • Developed proficiency in preparing various sandwich types, meeting diverse customer preferences and dietary needs.
  • Consistently met daily sales targets through upselling techniques such as suggesting add-ons or meal deals to customers.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to overall team performance and growth.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining positive relationships and promoting repeat business.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ordering necessary supplies to prevent shortages and reduce waste.
  • Assisted in maintaining up-to-date product knowledge by staying current with recipe changes, ingredient sourcing updates, and nutritional information updates.
  • Fostered positive team environment, leading to higher staff satisfaction and lower turnover.
  • Optimized food storage procedures, minimizing waste and reducing costs.
  • Collaborated with management to address customer feedback, improving overall satisfaction.
  • Operated cash register and handled transactions accurately, ensuring smooth checkout process.
  • Assisted in menu development, introducing popular items that became customer favorites.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring fresh ingredients were always available for menu items.
  • Enhanced customer experience by crafting custom sandwich orders to meet diverse dietary preferences.
  • Developed system for tracking most requested sandwich combinations, guiding inventory purchasing decisions.
  • Conducted regular quality checks for ingredients, maintaining high standard of products offered.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to refine service and offerings.
  • Implemented creative sandwich specials, attracting more customers and boosting sales.
  • Balanced multiple tasks during busy periods, ensuring all customers received prompt and attentive service.
  • Trained new employees in sandwich preparation and customer service excellence, raising team performance.
  • Customized orders to accommodate special requests, enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary work station, contributing to hygienic dining environment.
  • Streamlined sandwich-making process to reduce wait times for customers.
  • Participated in community events, representing brand positively and increasing local awareness.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of food safety regulations, ensuring compliance and protecting customers.
  • Improved order efficiency with speed and accuracy in sandwich assembly during peak hours.
  • Increased repeat customer visits by providing friendly and engaging service.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.

Sales Assistant

Clothing Store
2018.01 - 2018.04

Print T shirts or Sweatshirts with logos or designs as souvenirs for Tourists on Duval Street in the heart of Key West.

Administrative Assistant Intern

Larimer County Workforce Center
2013.01 - 2013.09

Assisted the Fort Collins Symphony's Executive Director Carrie Newman to complete administrative tasks related to grant writing and general office organization, in addition to help with moving the Symphony office from its former location to then location above Suehiro Japanese Restaurant in Old Town Square, Fort Collins.

Violinist

Wedding
2004.05 - 2012.12

Freelance violinist performing at weddings in Cancun and Veracruz, Mexico.

English Teacher

Private Client
2010.08 - 2012.08

Teach junior high and high school level english as a second language.

Merchant Services Representative

Avalon
2005.07 - 2005.08

Sell vacation packages

Production Assistant

Clear Channel Radio Boston - Kiss 108
2002.04 - 2002.11

Work with road crew of the performing act at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Boston to set up and break down the show, completing load in and load out of audio and lighting systems. Some highlights include Britney Spears, Bush, Blink 182 among many other national and international acts.

Usher Volunteer

Orpheum Theater
2001.09 - 2002.11

Guide public to their seats for performances at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Boston.

Barista

Starbucks
2002.01 - 2002.04

Make coffee and attend cash register, general cleaning duties

Merchandise Associate

Hard Rock Cafe
2001.10 - 2001.12

organize merchandise on shelves, sell merchandise to customers

Orchestral Violinist

Symphony
1998.12 - 2001.09

Translator and Interpreter

Lumber Jack
1998.09 - 2001.09

English Language Translation

English Teacher

Toyokawa International Association
1998.09 - 2001.09

Teach english and translate.

English Tutor

J-Tec Japan Tissue Engineering Corp., LTD.
1998.09 - 2001.09

English instruction for Kentaro Takamura, Ph.D, Director of Research and Development Japan Tissue Engineering Corp.

English instruction for Chikara Shinohara, Ph.D, R&D Biochemical, Japan Tissue Engineering Corp.

Lab Assistant

Colorado State University
1997.09 - 1998.05

Clean tuberculosis lab test tubes, excel data entry.

Pizza Maker

Pizza Pipeline
1996.10 - 1997.02

Make pizza, take orders over the phone

Sandwich Maker

Pickle Barrel Deli
1995.05 - 1996.02

Make sandwiches, use cash register to ring up clients

Dishwasher

The Rainbow Restaurant
1995.03 - 1996.02

Wash dishes, also help cater events.

White Water Raft Guide

Rocky Mountain Adventures
1995.05 - 1995.09

Take clients down the river safely while having fun, prepare lunches for clients on Poudre and Arkansas Rivers.

Lifeguard

Larimer County Natural Resources
1993.05 - 1993.09

Life Guard at Horsetooth Reservoir swimming area.

Lifeguard

City of Fort Collins
1992.01 - 1993.01

Lifeguard and swimming lessons for children

Lifeguard

Nelson Farm Homeowners Association
1992.05 - 1992.09

Lifeguard and swimming lessons for children

Lifeguard

Collindale Pool
1992.05 - 1992.09

Lifeguard and swimming lessons for children

Janitor

Fort Collins Club
1989.01 - 1990.01

Clean the facilities

Horse Groom

Rae Ann Curtis
1987.01 - 1989.01

Groom horses, exercise horses, clean tack, muck stalls and clean facilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Languages, Literatures And Cultures (Spanish)

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2017

GED -

Rocky Mountain High School
Fort Collins, CO
10.1993

Skills

  • Classically trained violinist. Also experienced with improvisation in jazz, latin jazz, latin music, blues, rock, bluegrass. Studied under Fort Collins Symphony violinist Alison Sherman and Fort Collins Symphony director and founder Will Schwartz. Awarded full ride violin performance scholarship to Colorado State University in 1996-97.

Hiking and Paddleboarding

Enjoy outdoor activity in free time.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary

Timeline

Violinist

Volunteer Work
2022.11 - Current

Violinist

Volunteer Work
2022.04 - Current

Sandwich Artist

Subway Restaurants
2018.04 - 2019.04

Sales Assistant

Clothing Store
2018.01 - 2018.04

Administrative Assistant Intern

Larimer County Workforce Center
2013.01 - 2013.09

English Teacher

Private Client
2010.08 - 2012.08

Merchant Services Representative

Avalon
2005.07 - 2005.08

Violinist

Wedding
2004.05 - 2012.12

Production Assistant

Clear Channel Radio Boston - Kiss 108
2002.04 - 2002.11

Barista

Starbucks
2002.01 - 2002.04

Merchandise Associate

Hard Rock Cafe
2001.10 - 2001.12

Usher Volunteer

Orpheum Theater
2001.09 - 2002.11

Orchestral Violinist

Symphony
1998.12 - 2001.09

Translator and Interpreter

Lumber Jack
1998.09 - 2001.09

English Teacher

Toyokawa International Association
1998.09 - 2001.09

English Tutor

J-Tec Japan Tissue Engineering Corp., LTD.
1998.09 - 2001.09

Lab Assistant

Colorado State University
1997.09 - 1998.05

Pizza Maker

Pizza Pipeline
1996.10 - 1997.02

Sandwich Maker

Pickle Barrel Deli
1995.05 - 1996.02

White Water Raft Guide

Rocky Mountain Adventures
1995.05 - 1995.09

Dishwasher

The Rainbow Restaurant
1995.03 - 1996.02

Lifeguard

Larimer County Natural Resources
1993.05 - 1993.09

Lifeguard

Nelson Farm Homeowners Association
1992.05 - 1992.09

Lifeguard

Collindale Pool
1992.05 - 1992.09

Lifeguard

City of Fort Collins
1992.01 - 1993.01

Janitor

Fort Collins Club
1989.01 - 1990.01

Horse Groom

Rae Ann Curtis
1987.01 - 1989.01

Bachelor of Arts - Languages, Literatures And Cultures (Spanish)

Colorado State University

GED -

Rocky Mountain High School
Shanon Cooper