Karen Adams (503) 810-0562 kjepsen05@wou.edu
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Objective: To obtain an entry-level position in the area of Arts Administration.
EDUCATION
Western Oregon University BM Contemporary Music Expected Graduation 2010
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Director Smith Fine Arts Series, Western Oregon University June 2009-current
• Worked directly with Series Guest Artists concerning performance needs and
accommodations.
• Prepared visuals and promotional materials for concert series.
• Attended board and executive meetings concerning the series.
Assistant Manager American Metropole Orchestra September 2009
• Kept track of personnel information for 35-piece Jazz Orchestra.
• Served as Music Librarian.
• Served as Road Manager while on tour.
Assistant Stage Manager –“No Frills Revue” WOU December-April 2009
• Attended daily rehearsals and took notes during rehearsals and posted them on an online blog for
cast and crew to review.
• Assisted with props and costume management
• Worked with Stage Manager and Director on scheduling and production
Summer Conference Assistant University Housing Summer 2008
• Coordinated programs for Summer School Students
• Assisted in Checkouts and Check-ins for over 20 Conference Groups on the University Campus
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss planning, upcoming conferences and assessment of
individual and team efforts
Database Entry University Advancement Current
• Assisted in updating University database
• Thorough knowledge of Viking Database program
Usher/Stage Manager/Ticket Sales WOU Music Department Current
• Set up stage for concerts, including lighting
• Handled ticket sales at guest artist concerts
• Assisted student, faculty and guest performers with concert and performance needs.
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PDQ Bach’s The Stoned Guest WOU Campus (Independent Project) April 2006
• Performer, Assistant Director, Props & Costumes
• Coordinated with director for scheduling, staging, and budgeting for independent performance
• Assisted in public relations and community outreach
Office Assistant Student Enrichment Program -WOU May 2006-Dec. 2007
• Managed front reception desk: scheduling appointments, phone calls, general inquiries about
program and interacted with students and faculty.
• Assisted office coordinator in updating the participant database
• Created visuals for upcoming events and activities
Fundraising Coordinator WOU Chamber Singers 2006/2007

• Led fundraising efforts for trip to New York City and Carnegie Hall
• Fundraisers included; raffle ticket sales, silent auction and catered dinner and performance.
Counselor/Instructor at Camp Crescendo Brooks, OR July 2006
• Counselor of 14 female middle school students in a cabin.
• Attended daily activities with campers including eating meals together and making sure they were
on time to individual classes
• Gave group piano lessons to beginning piano students
REFERENCES
Dr. Kevin Helppie Voice instructor 503-838-8876
Dr. Diane Baxter Piano instructor, Academic Advisor 503-838-8542
Permanent Address: Current Address:
3738 SW 16th CT 347 Monmouth Ave N
Gresham, OR 97080 RSC 616
Monmouth, OR 97361