JANAE JEAN ALMEN
316 Stevens Street
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 945-7356
Portfolio https://www.janaejean.com/portfolio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Content Creator, Editor, Social Media Manager, 2017 to present
• Manage, develop, and edit content using WordPress, WIx, Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML
• Create written, audio, and video content for print, web, and social media
• Manage social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn), as well as social media ad campaigns and the official Facebook groups
• Schedule and conduct remote meetings via Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, and Google Voice
• Coordinate and conduct interviews with leading authors and experts
• Edit and create copy according to the style manual appropriate to the discipline
• Serve as a team member with other professionals
• Work independently in a timely and well-organized manner
• Brand representation at conferences and events
• Create marketing materials including newsletters, promotional copy, and graphics for web
Independent Arts Instructor, 2002 to present
• Instruct piano, vocal, production, composition, and artistic skills
• Facilitate in-person and remote education
• Coach diverse students from kindergarten to adults
• Tailor teaching to fit individual student needs, including learning modalities, age-level and
background
• Model excellent technique and artistic interpretation
• Encourage students to explore compositional and creative abilities
• Incorporate student personal goals into individualized lesson plans
• Coordinate scheduling
• Develop curriculum for adults and children
• Maintain and write copy for web and public platforms
• Create and post audio-visual content for web
• Coordinate scheduling and organizes events
• Maintain telephone and email correspondence with parents and students
• Created and maintain arts education blog, http://www.perennialmusicandarts.com/
Pet Care Professional, 2016 to present
• Walk, drop-in visits, and housesitting for dogs and cats
• Provide loving care (playtime, meals, fresh water, and cuddles) as I would provide my own pet
• Schedule and plan routes for daily walks and drop-ins
• Provide overnight care for pets during housesitting
• Communicate effectively via phone, text, and email with pet parents
• Provide thorough updates to pet parents during pet’s stays
• With Rover.com, actively make suggestions for ways that the experience can be improved for both pet care professionals and their customers
Music Composer and Creative Professional, since 2004
• Compose, produce, arrange, produce and perform original music compositions in art and pop styles
• Create interactive video and visual material
• Score visual media
• Creative web and print content using Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud
• Publish printed and digital media
• Edit video and audio material in Adobe Premier, iMovie, Logic Studio, and others
• Create and edit print material in InDesign
• Clients include US Army School of Music, the Unifics, professional realty agencies, publications
Adjunct Professor,Aurora University, Aurora, IL, Fall 2018
• Taught Musicianship while regular staff professor was on Sabbatical
•Create lessons, presentations, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and other course materials for Musicianship
•Teach to various student learning modalities (visual, aural, kinesthetic)
•Instruct Music Theory and listening and sight-singing skills
•Grade assignments in timely manner and offer constructive feedback
•Create Moodle content
•Communicate and coordinate with faculty and staff of the Aurora Music Department
Founder/Organizer, Hampton Roads Songwriters and Composers, VA Beach, VA, 2012-2014
• Maintained social media via Meetup.com and Facebook
• Founded organization for teen and adult music creators
• Developed and instructed lessons on relevant musical topics
• Facilitated discussion of musical topics
• Lead group creativity exercises
• Scheduled meetings and located appropriate meeting places
• Incorporated technology into lessons including Keynote/Pages, PowerPoint, Ableton Live, Logic Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, VDMX, Native Instruments, Superior Drummer, and MainStage
Graduate Assistant, Johns Hopkins University, 2010-2011
• Managed social media, including Facebook and Twitter
• Assisted professors for academic classes
• Arranged academic seminars
• Coordinated and corresponded with special guest presenters
• Maintained equipment, computers and electronic music studios
• Implemented educational concepts into student lead seminars
• Enthusiastically aided in concert production with a team
• Created and updated material for department website and department social media
• Web design and development (HTML and PHP)
• Create marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite
Marketing and Administrative Assistant, Evil Fabric Queen, Geneva, IL, 2007-2009
• Website content management
• Product photography
• Newsletter and copy writing
• General bookkeeping
• Customer relations
• Product shipment
Music Theory and History Tutor, Judson University, Elgin, IL, 2002-2004
• Privately tutored both Music History and Music Theory
• Arranged and lead study groups
• Developed review materials for students
• Used knowledge of learning styles to accommodate all students
Choral Librarian, Judson University, Elgin, IL, 2004-2005
• Collaborated as a team member with two other student librarians
• Devised and maintained a functional library organizational system
• Assisted professor in the selection of musical material for study and performance
• Filed, sorted, and distributed academic materials for student ensembles
• Fulfilled purchase requests for sheet music and purchased expendable office supply stock for
the choral department
• Acted as liaison between students, faculty, and staff organizing rehearsals and performances
Youth Musical Theater Piano Accompanist, Agape Singers, Elgin, IL, 2004
• Accompanied rehearsals and performances of a youth production of "Pippin"
• Closely worked with the director, sound team and cast members
• Arranged condensed score for solo piano accompaniment
• Improvised piano accompaniment
Teacher Aid, Hometown Practicum, Munhall School, Saint Charles, IL, 2004
• Actively observed and assisted instruction for K-5 students
• Lead songs that incorporated movement and singing
• Demonstrated positive rapport with faculty and staff
• Effectively incorporated Orff instruments in lessons
• Assisted teacher with musical revue production
Teacher Aid, Elgin Practicum, U-46 Elementary and Middle Schools, Elgin, IL, 2003
• Assisted classroom teacher
• Planned and lead developmentally appropriate activities for middle school choir, middle
school general music and elementary school general music
• Modeled musical concepts for both choral and general music students
• Worked effectively in linguistically and culturally diverse district
• Assisted with technology, including computer aided music theory instruction and keyboard
and guitar instruction
• Incorporated Solfège syllables and hand signs for ear training and sight-singing lessons
• Confidently interacted with administration as well as teaching staff
Nanny for Special Needs Child, Geneva, IL, 2002
• Cared for 10-year-old girl with developmental delays and her 12-year-old brother
• Developed creative, artistic activities that fostered her participation
• Encouraged and praised her efforts at emerging independence
Tutor, Multi-cultural Practicum, Carpentersville Middle School, Carpentersville, IL, 2001
• Tutored general studies to middle school students on a weekly basis in multicultural
environment throughout one semester
• Worked effectively one on one with students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Actively observed classroom teachers in variety of academic subject areas
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Geneva Beautification, 2018 to present
Founder, Coordinator, and Organizer, Ladies Hangout of Williamson County, 2014-2016
Boardwalk Art Show, Museum of Modern Art, Virginia Beach, VA 2013-2014
Walk for Animals, Virginia SPCA, 2013
Singer/Keyboardist, Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Chesapeake, VA, 2012-2014
Coordinator and Organizer, Ladies Hangout of Hampton Roads, 2012-2014
Children’s Choir, Director, Aberdeen Proving Ground Post Chapel, Aberdeen, MD, 2009
Hinesville Humane Shelter, Hinesville, GA 2007-2009
Pianist, West Ridge Community Church, Elgin, IL, 2005
Children’s Accompanist/Arranger, Fox Valley Bible Church, St. Charles, IL, 1999-2000
EDUCATION
Master of Music – Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Computer Music/Composition, GPA 3.88
Bachelor of Arts – Judson University, Elgin, IL
Music/Education, with magna cum laude honors
Minor in Piano Pedagogy
Dog Training 101 Certification – Aug. 2021
Dog Psychology Certification – Nov. 2020
How to Draw 101 Certification – July 2020
Business Entrepreneurship Certification – Syracuse University, 2016
SOFTWARE
WordPress, WIx, CRM including Constant Contact/Mail Chimp/Monday/Ascend, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Apple Pages, Apple Keynote, Apple Numbers, Apple Logic, Ableton Live, Max/MSP, Quartz Composer, iMovie, Native Instruments, Waves, Audio Hijack
ACADEMIC HONORS
Graduate Assistantship, 2010-2011
MyCAA Scholarship, 2009
Dean’s List, Judson University, 2001-2005
Megan Thurow Endowed Music Scholarship, 2003
Judson Scholars Scholarship, 2001
Fabyan Foundation Scholarship, 2000
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND CONFERENCES
Member of ASCAP as songwriter/composer and publisher, 2009 to present
Texas Music Educators Association, 2016-2017
Austin Songwriters Association, 2014-2015
Austin Songwriters Association Symposium, January 2015
ASCAP Expo Los Angeles, CA, April 2017
ASCAP Expo Los Angeles, CA, April 2010
ASCAP Expo Los Angeles, CA, April 2011
Member of SEAMUS, 2010-2011
SEAMUS Conference Miami, FL, January 2011