Jacqueline Rogers
Bern
Summary
Canadian-born, former competitive athlete turned professional classical musician, with work experience in business and operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orchestra Musician
Berner Symphonie Orchestre, Lausanne Sinfonietta, Biel Solothurn Orchester, Neues Orchester Basel
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborating and blending sounds with the cello section, while simultaneously following the direction of the conductor.
- Achieving a high level of performance consistently under pressure.
Suzuki Cello Teacher (Subsititute)
École Musique de Lausanne
Lausanne
10.2024 - Current
- Suzuki Cello Method certified; teaching a structured and specific method to the individual student and parent(s).
- Preparing lessons for up to 38 individual students of all ages, plus 6 group classes a week.
- Quick thinking, high pace and proactive lessons all given in French.
Administrative Assistant
Ironworks Radiators
Toronto
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Invented and maintained the inventory using Google Suites and Microsoft Office.
- Facilitated weekly meetings, and managed scheduling, calendars, and tasks for staff.
- Sales and customer service assisted the company in quadrupling its profits.
- Created invoices, estimates, and quotes for customers daily.
- Maintained bookkeeping with QuickBooks.
- Worked alongside the marketing team in designing social media content, catalogues, and website content.
Graduate Assistantship-Orchestra Manager
Northwestern University
Chicago
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Printing and binding mass copies for the musicians and conductor.
- Organized video and audio files to create online streaming performances during COVID-19.
- Took on several organizational tasks for the instrument inventory, using Microsoft Office.
Education
Master D'Orchestre-Violoncelle -
Haute École De Musique- Valais
Sion, Suisse06-2024
Masters of Music- Music Performance -
Northwestern University
Chicago, USA12-2020
Bachelors of Music-Music Performance -
Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, USA05-2018
Skills
- Outgoing and personable in English and French
- Competitive athlete who currently enjoys triathlons
- Exceptionally organized, with a strive for continuous perfection
- Expert in quick thinking and proactive approaches
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Hobbies
- I love to play any sport, but particularly enjoy sailing, ice hockey, tennis and triathlons.
- Enthusiastic traveler who's always on a budget.
- Taking care of my 3kg Yorkshire Terrier puppy, Woody.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Orchestra Musician
Berner Symphonie Orchestre, Lausanne Sinfonietta, Biel Solothurn Orchester, Neues Orchester Basel
11.2024 - Current
Suzuki Cello Teacher (Subsititute)
École Musique de Lausanne
10.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Ironworks Radiators
10.2020 - 09.2021
Graduate Assistantship-Orchestra Manager
Northwestern University
09.2019 - 06.2020
Master D'Orchestre-Violoncelle -
Haute École De Musique- Valais
Masters of Music- Music Performance -
Northwestern University
Bachelors of Music-Music Performance -
Cleveland Institute of Music