James Pelini
Orland Park,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
University of Iowa Catering
07.2024 - Current
- Streamlined kitchen operations by organizing workflow and maintaining cleanliness.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Private Lesson Teacher
07.2023 - Current
- Offered constructive feedback to students after each session, helping them refine their skills and achieve mastery of the subject matter.
- Developed strong relationships with students, resulting in increased motivation and musical achievement.
- Provided one-on-one support for struggling learners, leading to significant improvements in their musical performance.
Server
The Cheesecake Factory
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2025
Bachelor of Music - Euphonium Performance
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Public speaking
- Arranging skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Ensemble direction
- Drill writing
- Music theory
Affiliations
- International Tuba/Euphonium Association, Fall 2020
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Fall 2021
Timeline
Chef
University of Iowa Catering
07.2024 - Current
Private Lesson Teacher
07.2023 - Current
Server
The Cheesecake Factory
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Music - Euphonium Performance
University of Iowa