Sara Gougeon
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Sara Gougeon

Experience

Independent Music Career
Sudbury & Manitoulin Island, ON; Boston, MA | 2016 � present
� Independently booked over 50 gigs, including a tour of Ontario in 2018
� Self-released EP Home Again, single Invisible Closet and EP Thank The Pines (responsible for both creative and business aspects of all releases)
� Wrote over 350 songs as personal challenge to strengthen writing skills � Finalist of the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting contest

Arts Administration Internship, Club Passim |Boston, MA | Fall 2019
� Customer service, answered phones, ticket sales, membership renewals
� Created and scheduled social media postings

Music Teacher, Sudbury Music Academy | Sudbury, ON | Summer 2019
� Taught private lessons in voice, piano and guitar
� Helped students find their voice and passion for music

Outreach and Events Assistant, Jazz Sudbury Festival | Sudbury, ON | Summer 2019
� Managed, recruited and scheduled volunteers and vendors
� Assisted with social media, newsletters and other marketing materials

Community Events Coordinator, Ukrainian Seniors Centre | Sudbury, ON | Summer 2018
� Responsible for organizing logistics and activities for large events
� Facilitated weekly activities for the seniors such as bringing in live music

Additional Previous Summer Jobs,
� Children�s Health Promoter, 2017, Healthy Living
� Camp Counselor, 2016, John Island Camp
� Receptionist, 2015, Tracks & Wheels

About Me
Sara Gougeon is an accomplished vocalist, songwriter and performer. Gougeon has a wide range of experience from writing, recording and teaching music to booking tours, managing social media accounts, and organizing logistics for music festivals and venues.

Skills
� Organization & Planning
� Strong work ethic and communication skills
� Proficient in Pro Tools and Logic X Pro

Interests
� Camping, hiking, running
� Cooking & baking
� Creative writing & poetry
� Painting & graphic design

Volunteer
Folk Music Ontario
Toronto Ontario | 2018 & 2019
� Peer mentor to the Developing Artist Program

Kivi Park
Sudbury, Ontario | 2020
� Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

Education
Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Music in Professional Music; concentrations include Songwriting, Music Production & Engineering and Music Business
Boston, MA | Fall 2016 � Spring 2020 | GPA: 3.8
� Studied abroad in Valencia, Spain for the spring of 2018
� Regularly involved in group projects and collaborations

Interlochen Arts Academy
Songwriting Major
Interlochen, MI | Fall 2012 � Spring 2016
� Daily songwriting and Instrumental classes; weekly private lessons in songwriting and voice

Contact
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