4100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Apt 918 Washington, D.C.

20016
i.urriola@yahoo.com (585) 705-9334

Ian C. Urriola

EDUCATION

The American University Bachelor of Arts, Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance 3.60 Cumulative GPA

May, 2014 Washington, D.C.

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS

Director of Music Achievement Award American University (2013-2014 Academic Year) Deans List American University (Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2013) Vice President American University United Methodist Student Association (2013-2014 Academic Year) E-Board Member American University United Methodist Student Association (2010-2014) Bass Section Leader American University Chamber Singers (2012-Present) Fund for Theological Education Undergraduate Fellowship (2012) Recipient of United Methodist Scholarships, including the HANA Scholarship (2011, 2012, 2013)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church Tenor Soloist and Section Leader

Provided leadership and support for the four-person tenor section of the Metropolitan Chancel Choir during weekly rehearsals and services through knowledge of repertoire, and strong vocal technique Performed liturgically appropriate solo musical offerings that took place in the anthem and/or offertory slots of regular weekly worship services from time to time, resulting in praise from music director, pastoral staff, and members of the congregation

2013 Present Washington, D.C.

Kay Spiritual Life Center at American University 2013 Present Staff Assistant Washington, D.C. Operated the American University-sponsored webpage for the Kay Center by creating pages, ensuring that existing pages are
up to date, and collaborating with the webmaster and assistant director of the Center on the style and design of the webpage Managed and generated content for the Kay Centers Facebook page and Twitter account, including a design overhaul of the twitter account (@AUKayChapel) Collected, inputted religious preference information from 770 members of the incoming freshman class of 2017 and organized and inputted the data into 19 different spreadsheets for clarity Collaborated with the University Chaplain and editor of the Centers biennial newsletter on the Spring and Summer 2013 publication of the newsletter by editing and formatting finished articles, formatting the publication, and mailing it to donors Provided event planning and logistical assistance for events scheduled in the Center by cooperating with event organizers and attendees before, during, and after the events and preparing the different spaces in the Center for the event Assisted the chaplains and religious communities of the Center by preparing their worship spaces, copying program flyers, disposing of sensitive documents, collecting and inputting data into spreadsheets, and helping with small projects as needed Served as day-time receptionist/night-time facilities manager for the Center by answering the phones, assisting visitors to the Center, and being the go-to person for any incidents that arose while on duty Represented the Kay Center during American University preview days and new student orientations by providing prospective and new students and their parents information about the Kay Center and answering their questions

Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church Morningstar Choir Director

Planed and facilitated weekly rehearsals for Metropolitans ten member childrens choir by running vocal warm-ups and stretches and rehearsing the music Collaborated with the director of childrens ministries, worship team leader, music staff, and senior pastor in the selection of repertoire for the choir that is liturgically and developmentally appropriate for the children (ages 7-11) to be performed during regular and special worship services four to five times per year

2012 Present Washington, D.C.

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American University United Methodist Chaplaincy Music Director

2011 Present Washington, D.C.

Planed and facilitated weekly rehearsals for the 8-person AUUMC choir through teaching the repertoire to the choir Directed the choir in its musical offerings during weekly worship services Selected repertoire that is liturgically appropriate Worked in partnership the Worship Committee and the United Methodist Chaplain in selecting the hymns for weekly worship Organized musical outreach outings for the members of the community to hospice homes and caroling around American Universitys campus around the holiday season

Asbury First United Methodist Church Office Intern

Assisted the pastoral staff with educational and administrative tasks by digitizing bible studies for Discipleship classes Generated and sought out content for AFUMCs Facebook page Aided in the leading of weekly worship by preparing the sanctuary, directing the congregation in hymn singing, reading the liturgies and scriptures, and writing and preaching a sermon Cold-called local businesses to find sponsors for an annual charity golf tournament

Summer 2011 Rochester, NY

Katzen Arts Center, American University Lab Monitor

Ensured the security of the Audio Technology computer lab during open lab hours Assisted the students (5-20) using the labs with the computers and software as needed

2010-2012 Washington, D.C.

SPECIAL SKILLS
Language Skills Computer Skills
Proficient in Spanish Experienced in MAC OSX and Windows Operating Systems and their respective office software suites Experienced in generating social media content for professional organizations/corporations Experienced in CommonSpot online content management system

Miscellaneous Skills

Gifted Singer Mastery of Music Theory Five semesters of choral conducting experience, including workshops with the American University Chamber Singers

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST