AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Lyricist
SUMMARY: Profoundly talented, creative, self-discipline and self-motivated Lyricist with great experience writing poetry and song lyrics for publication and performance.
Summary of Qualifications
More than four years experience.
Great ability to generate and evaluate ideas.
Profound ability to play two instruments - guitar and the piano.
Strong knowledge of music theory, harmony, arrangement and composition.
Solid computer skills.
Thorough working knowledge of related technology such as musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) software and music notation programs.
Remarkable knowledge of and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English Language.
Immense flexibility required to work with other people's ideas and suggestions.
Exceptional organization and inter personal skills.
Professional Experience
Soul Rise Music Company, Minneapolis 2002 - Present
Lyricist
Write words to fit musical compositions, including lyrics for operas, musical plays, and choral works.
Write narrative, dramatic, lyric, and other types of poetry for publication.
Adapt text to accommodate musical requirements of composer and singer.
Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feeling and experience or ideas or to narrate story or event.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Music University of Minneapolis (2002)