Kimora M. Porter
Park Forest
Summary
Developed critical thinking and collaboration skills in fast-paced academic environment. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strengths in research and project management. Prepared to contribute to team-oriented setting with focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Interviewer
HHSSRL, IDPH
DeKalb, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted telephone interviews to gather data for market research projects.
- Developed effective questioning techniques to enhance respondent engagement.
- Ensured accurate data entry and maintained confidentiality of respondent information.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve interview processes and outcomes.
- Exceeded daily call quotas while maintaining high-quality interactions, ensuring timely project progress.
- Followed call center protocols when notifying participants of call purpose and use of information.
Assistant Band Director
Band
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Lead and direct members of Band and Honors Band.
- Conduct appropriately.
- Guide peers and give corrections.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans for diverse musical ensembles
- Coordinated rehearsals, ensuring effective communication among band members
- Facilitated sectionals to enhance musicianship and group cohesion
- Monitored student progress, providing guidance to promote artistic growth
- Provided mentorship advising students on college applications, auditions, or potential career paths within the music industry.
Captain
Drumline
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Lead and direct members of drumline.
- Conjure rudiments.
- Teach discipline and proper posture.
- Developed and implemented warm-up routines to improve musician readiness.
- Conducted rehearsals to enhance performance quality and team cohesion.
- Coordinated logistics for performances, ensuring timely setup and breakdown of equipment.
- Collaborated with music directors to align rehearsals with program goals and standards.
- Assessed performance outcomes, identifying areas for improvement in band dynamics.
- Mentored junior members on marching techniques and musical precision.
Learning Flutist
Flute Lessons
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Practice scales and movements.
- Work on auditions and posture.
- Learn pieces increasing in difficulty.
- Performed flute lessons, adapting teaching methods to individual student needs and learning styles.
- Assisted students in developing proper finger techniques and breath control for enhanced performance.
- Achieved a high level of technical proficiency through diligent practice and commitment to improvement.
- Participated in master classes with renowned flutists, refining technique and expanding stylistic knowledge.
Student Participant
Film Camp
Dekalb, IL
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Attend Northern Illinois University and live as a college student for a week.
- Live and eat in dormitory, attend schedule related to film production.
- Take notes and develop a script to eventually film.
- Assisted in script development and storyboarding processes for film projects.
- Collaborated with peers to brainstorm creative concepts and solutions.
- Operated camera equipment and audio tools during filming sessions.
- Participated in editing discussions, contributing ideas for post-production improvements.
- Adapted quickly to changing project demands while maintaining focus on quality deliverables.
- Researched film techniques to improve project outcomes and storytelling methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Noble Academy
Chicago, IL05.2025
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Time management
- Team leadership and motivation
- Computer proficiency
- Conflict resolution
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Effective leadership
HONORS & AWARDS
High Honor Roll (x5)
Timeline
Interviewer
HHSSRL, IDPH
01.2026 - Current
Learning Flutist
Flute Lessons
12.2023 - 05.2025
Student Participant
Film Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Band Director
Band
06.2023 - 05.2025
Captain
Drumline
06.2022 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
The Noble Academy