Training-

On Camera-

            TVI Actors Studio “On Camera” New York, New York

Vocal-

            Rona Leslie, NYC, NY

           Helen Niedung, Cape Coral, Florida

            Mary Margaret Andrew, Gainesville, Florida

            Musical Theory, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Theater-

            Phil Ostermann- Fort Myers, Florida and NYC, NY

            Tony Mata- Gainesville, Florida

Other Highlights-

Michelob May Music Fest At Busch Gardens - Tampa

-opened for Country Legend Kenny Rogers

The Sopranos' First "Stars and Strikes- Celebrity Softball Game 2004 New York City

-sang "The Star Spangled Banner"

Crowned Miss University of Florida 2003

Crowned Miss Southwest Florida 2005,

-Miss Florida Pageant 2003 St. Petersburg, Florida

-Miss Florida Pageant 2005 Miami, Florida

  -Non-Finalist Talent Award Winner for Opera Aria Quando Men Vo

 “A Night of Jazz and Soul” Charity Event for The Child Abuse Prevention Project at the University of Florida, Gainesville

-featured soloist

Gulf & Main Magazine Spring 2004 “Splash”

-Model

 CFA production “A Star is Born” 2003 Gainesville, Florida

            -featured soloist

Alzheimer’s Association 5th Annual “Memories in the Making” 2003 Tampa, Florida

            -featured soloist

Maybelline/Paula Abdul “Maybe You Got It” 2004 New York, NY

            -Finalist

The Miracle of Life- Father Jerry Kaywell

    - featured soloist  "Regina Coeli" 2002

Fire House Films for Empire Industries- TV Commercial

Anderson Theater - Fort Myers, Florida

    - "Guys and Dolls" Sara Brown

    - "Music Man" Marian Paroo

    - "Our Town" Emily Webb

    - "You Can't Take It With You” Essie Carmichael

     -"Amal and the Night Visitor" - the Mother

Edison Youth Theatre Awards 2002 Fort Myers, Florida

1st Place Classical Voice

Film Credit – Miami Vice 2005 South Beach Miami, Florida

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