Gabriel Taylor

1217 w. Leigh Street Richmond, Virginia 23220

(703) 595-9976 gabriel.v.taylor@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-taylor-682b5213b/

EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA
Bachelors of Music, Performance/Guitar, May 2017
GPA: 3.27 Major GPA: 3.56

EXPERIENCE
Big Mama Shakes, guitarist, Richmond, VA, Fall 2015-Present
Perform and compose original works
Provided financial duties on Winter tour
Organized transportation of gear
VCU Guitar Ensemble, Concert Master, Richmond, VA, 2014-Present
Aid director in performance duties
Taught repertoire to sections of ensemble
Coordinated transportation to and from performances
TheatreVCU, guitarist, Richmond, VA, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
Performed in Fall musical pit orchestras for Man of la Mancha and Rocky Horror
Show

RELATED COURSEWORK
Guitar Pedagogy, VCU, Richmond VA, 2016
Learned guitar teaching methods
Studied history of instrument

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

REI, Sales Associate, Glen Allen, VA, 2016-Present
Operated front of store sales and returns of merchandise
Aided in customer service issues

SKILLS
Proficient: Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
Basic: Woodworking, Guitar repair

LEADERSHIP AND AWARDS

Guitar Ensemble Concert Master, 2016-2017
Jesus Silva Merit Scholarship, 2015 and 2016