NICOLE DUDLEY

dudleynf@dukes.jmu.edu | (804) 687-8003 | Harrisonburg, VA 22807

EDUCATION

Expected in 05/2025 Bachelor of Music: Music Education, Music and Human Services Minor
James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
● 3.407 Cumulative GPA
● Relevant Coursework: MUS150 Introduction to Technology Applications in
Music; PSYC160 Life Span Human Development; EDUC200 Foundations of
Education in the U.S.; MUED206 Instrumental Methods for Vocal Majors;
MUED271 MUED: A Professional Choice; MUS429 Introduction to Intentional
Music; LED420 Content Area Literacy, K-12; MUED273 MUED: A
Professional Practice; MUED471 School Musical, Jazz, & Show Choir Methods;
MUED485 Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs

06/2021 High School Diploma (Advanced Studies)

Midlothian High School - Midlothian, VA

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

01/2023 to Present JMUke

James Madison University Office of Creative Propulsion – Harrisonburg, VA
● Teach basic ukulele chords and concepts to people of all ages
● Lead performances with singing, as well as playing ukulele, bass, and percussion

03/2023 to 05/2023 Choreographer, Show Choir Methods Class

James Madison University School of Music – Harrisonburg, VA
● Choreograph a piece for a show choir set
● Teach choreography to class, create blocking, and clean choreography
● Collaborate with assistant choreographers

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

01/2023 to Present President, JMU Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association
James Madison University School of Music – Harrisonburg, VA
● Plan and run both chapter and executive board meetings
● Work closely with faculty advisor for organization and choral are information
● Delegate organization tasks to each executive board member and advise that they
are complete
● Plan and assist in running JMU’s 2023 ChoralFest

04/2022 to 05/2023 Choral Representative, JMU Chapter of Co:VMEA

James Madison University School of Music – Harrisonburg, VA
 ● Create and revise bylaws with executive board for chapter revival
● Assist in planning meetings and chapter activities
● Plan for JMU students at annual VMEA conference
● Be the liaison between the choral area and Co:VMEA

04/2022 to 05/2023 First yeaR Orientation Guide (FROG)

James Madison University Orientation & Transition– Harrisonburg, VA
● Assist with first year move-in
● Help acclimate first years during their transition to college
● Take first years to various events an facilitate programs and activities
● Serve as a peer guide throughout the 2022-2023 school year to first years

OTHER EXPERIENCE

01/2023 to Present Orientation Peer Advisor

James Madison University Orientation & Transition – Harrisonburg, VA
● Assist first-year and transfer students in transitioning to JMU through peer
mentoring
● Facilitate programs and activities during summer orientation and Weeks of
Welcome
● Train and supervise First yeaR Orientation Guides (FROGs)
● Consistently collaborate with orientation team
● Recruit future Orientation team members

07/2020 to Present Shift Leader

Gelati Celesti – Richmond, VA
● Supervise employees during both daytime and nighttime shifts
● Assist in training new employees such as scoopers, shift leaders, and managers
● Provide praise and constructive criticism to team members and communicate
with supervisors on progression
● Delegate tasks to team members
● Serve customers and provide them with customer service, acting as the manager
on duty

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

● Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

● Proficient in Ukulele