Curriculum Vitae


Renee Longtin

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Education

  University of Ottawa, B.A. Honours in Music (8.9 CGPA )  
    Dean’s List for three consecutive years
Research Methodologies - Schenkerian Analysis - Choir Conducting - Music Education - Composition - Arranging - Orchestration - Piano Pedagogy - Music History - Theory - Social Psychology - Italian – Irish Internationa
 
    Academy of Design and Technology, Computer Graphics  
 
Page Layout, Digital Imaging, Digital Drawing, Web Design, Typography, Design Elements  


Work Experience
2002-2003 Secretary Receptionist, Department of Music, University of Ottawa    
  Answer telephone and direct calls to appropriate personnel. Respond to students’ and professors’ need and concerns. Inform general public on department’s programs and activities. Make reservations for the use of facilities. Maintain various databases (i.e student, key control). Help organize departmental auditions and prepare jury files. Compile data for budget, web site and various university studies. Shipping and receiving. Translation of documents
   
2002

Information Agent, National Gallery of Canada
   
  Provide information on the Gallery as well as the National Capital Region. Greet and register incoming tour groups. Sell tickets and make reservations for current exhibitions, workshops and lectures. Maintain customer database and create master files for members. Adept at tactfully handling customer complaints and concerns. Ability to work in a fast pace environment.    
2001- 2002 Computer Laboratory Attendant at the Second Language Institute, University of Ottawa    
  Supervised students as well assisted them in selecting and using various software packages and audio-visual resources. Assisted teachers in using laboratory equipment for their classes.    
2000-2002 Piano Teacher at Sainte Geneviève Elementary School, Amulet Studios and Artista School of Music    
  Teaching piano, music theory and ear training to adults and children. Preparing some of them for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) examinations.    
1999- 2000 Part-time sales associate, cashier and service coordinator, Laura, Place d’Orléans    
  Shipped and received merchandise as well as performed inventory count. Assisted merchandisers in creating store displays. Provided prompt and courteous costumer service. Opened and closed store as well as prepared night deposits. Telemarketing.
   
1999 Home Support Worker, Seniors Outreach Services (The Glebe Centre)    
  Provided housecleaning services to senior citizens as well as other assistance as required.

   


Skills and Miscellaneous

Platforms

     
MAC OS9 and PC        
Software

 

     
Word Perfect 8.0, Netscape Navigator, Windows 9x, MS Word 2000, Ms Internet Explorer, Ms Excel, Finale 2002, Encore 3.0, SIS, Pass 2 & 3,Quark Express 5.0, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Adobe Illustrator 10        
Languages        
Fluently bilingual: French and English, working knowledge of Italian      
Security Clearance        
Obtained security clearance prior to working for Seniors Outreach Services.      


Volunteer Work and Extracurricular Activities

2000 Animator for Artissimo, National Gallery of Canada      
  Organized a workshop on sounds and colours for young children through Ottawa University Music Education Class.      
2000 Animator/teacher (2 sessions).      
  As part of a group of three students, organized a music history class as well as activities pertaining to the Baroque period for a small group of junior high school students. 
 
     
2001 Performed in community productions of West Side Story and Oklahoma.      
1999-2002 Member of the University of Ottawa Choir Ensemble
     
1997 Worked as a choreographer and dancer in the school's dance production      
1995 - 1996 Member of the Stage Design Committee for SPAF (show dedicated to raising funds for graduating students).
     


Interests

Piano        
Currently studying for Grade 10 RCM, Piano        
Voice        

Studying singing (art songs, opera and jazz), various recitals and festivals

 

     
Dance        

Member of the University of Ottawa Dance Team (Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop). Participated in various competitions. Studied Ballet at École secondaire publique De La Salle, Ottawa, ON.

 

     
Visual Arts        

Studied photography, engraving, painting, sculpting, drawing. Visual Arts Specialty at École secondaire publique De La Salle, Ottawa, ON.