As a professional singer and actor, I have had a total of 33 jobs in 17 years. Did I plan on having 33 jobs in 17 years? Of course not, but life has been a crazy wild ride. I had several plans, but things did not always go according to planned. I have worked at least 3 jobs or more simultaneously in addition to performing over the years.
Social Media tends to only show the highlights, but this has been my reality in-between my highlight reel. I have three separate resumes: a performance resume, a teaching resume, and a customer service resume. Since 2014, I have held multiple part-time jobs. When I began this series in April, I had 33 jobs and now I have had 35 jobs in 17 Years. Life is full of surprises.
High School College Years
I had 7 jobs before I graduated college. These were part-time jobs. Some of these jobs were only short-term contracts.
1. GHS-TV Intern- Summer 2007
2.Ryan’s- Server- Summer 2008
3.Winslow Diing Hall- Fall 2009
4. First United Methodist Chancel Choir Singer; 2010-2011
5. Campus Pizza- 2011-2012
6. Camp Thunderbird- Assistant Office Manager; Summer 2012
7. Murray State News- Features Writer; Fall 2012
Memphis Post College 2013-2016
I have always wanted to perform, however, you have to make an income when you are in-between acting or singing jobs. So, this was how I sustained myself during those times in Memphis. This is a harsh reality of being a single person pursing a career in the arts.
8. AFLAC- Insurance Sales Agent- March- July 2013
9. Singer/Actor- 2013- Present
10. Network Marketing (Organo Gold, Mary Kay, Total Life Changes) 2013-2015
11. Beautiful Melodies- Voice Teacher 2013-2016
12. St. George’s Independent School- Assistant Musical Director- Sept. 2013-May 2015
13. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store & Restaurant; Cashier; March 2014- August 2016
14. Florida-Kansas Elementary & Hickory Ridge Elementary- August-September 2014
15. Playhouse on the Square- After-school Theatre Teacher- Fall 2015
16. Lamplighter Montessori- Music Teacher Sept. 2014-May 2015
17. Olive Garden- To Go Server; January 2016-August 2016
NYC YEARS 2016-Present
In 12 years, I can not seem to get a full-time job unless it is in the field of education or customer service, or performing. Education pays better, but I hate working as a full-time lead teacher. I prefer customer service, but the pay is not enough or consistent enough to make a living.
18. Disney Store- Cast Member- Sept. 2016-February 2017
19.Trader Joe’s- Crew Member February 2017- July 2019
20. Cambly- Teaching English Online- 2019-present
21. Coalition for Hispanic Family Services- After-school Teaching Artist 2021-2023
22. Jazz at Lincoln Center; Usher; February 2020-October 2022
23. Achievement First Crown Heights Elementary- Teacher in Residence-July 2020-June 2021
24. Pixie Pods- Assistant Zumbini Instructor- 2021
25. Catapult Learning- Summer Journey Teacher: Summer 2021,2022, 2023
26. Elm Community Charter School-3rd Grade Teacher August-December 2021
27. P.S. 202- 5th Grade Teacher December 2021-February 2022
28. Amerivents- Banquet Server- June 2022-Present
29. Cipriani- Banquet Server- December 2022-December 2023
30. Democracy Prep: Bronx Prep Middle School 6th Grade Teacher- February 2023-April 2023
31. Tea Around Town Bus Server/Singer-December 2023-January 2024
32. Birch Family Services- Part-time Floater Teacher Assistant- January 2024-March 2024
33. East River Child Development Center- Teacher Assistant March 2024- September 2024
Conclusion
34. P.S. 33 Chelsea Prep- October 2024-Present
35. Tribeca Rooftop + 360- Banquet Server- September 2024-Present
Recently, I got a job at P.S. 33 and Tribeca Rooftop + 360. Currently, I am a singer and actor, teach English online for Cambly, work as a teacher assistant at P.S. 33 Chelsea Prep, and work as a banquet server for Amerivents and Tribeca Rooftop 360.
If you ever feel like you are behind in life, just stop comparing yourself to others because you have no idea what the other side of their life looks like. Through the grace of God, I have been very blessed, but also quite stressed too. I deal with it the best that I can. Stay encouraged!
Hope this helps!
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