KATHRYN GAINES MAAS
PROFESSIONAL GOAL
To fully exercise my intelligence, leadership
skills and presentation talents in a work environment that utilizes my creative
abilities whether in a business, academic or religious organization.
ABOUT ME…
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Excellent oral and written
communication skills, presentation skills
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Successful in leading, directing
and teaching people of various backgrounds, ages and abilities
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Self motivating drive for success
with the highest integrity in all endeavors
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Values include strong work ethic
balanced by dedication to family and home
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Embrace challenges and work well
under pressure
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Competent with internet and a
variety of computer program types
RECENT WORK HISTORY
2007-Present: Piano
Instructor
Arboretum Music School, Waunakee,
Wisconsin. Individual piano, all ages, beginning through advanced.
2004-Present Director of
Liturgy and Music
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Madison,
Wisconsin. Responsible for weekend liturgies in a parish of 1000 families with
four to five liturgies per weekend, including:
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scheduling
and training of all lay ministries and cantors
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recruitment,
hiring and scheduling of organists, accompanists, small groups to play at select
liturgies
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directing traditional
adult choir, bell choir, and children’s choir for select liturgies
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plan and
assist
in music and liturgical needs for all funerals, weddings and para-liturgies
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coordinate with
teachers to prepare students and provide music for weekly student liturgies
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maintain music
library, budget and instruments including sound equipment for the church.
2002- 2008 Elementary
School Music Teacher
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School,
Madison, Wisconsin. Grades 3 - 8; general music education, including
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planning and
preparation for student liturgies
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teaching music
basics through age appropriate learning of the recorder
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reinforce rudiments of
music reading while learning basics of music writing, theory and history
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computer/internet
instruction for music composition, research skills, presentation of
Power Point reports
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development of vocal,
presentation and performance skills.
1977-Present Independent
Music Teacher
Individual piano, all ages,
beginning through advanced.
Flute and Vocal coach and
instructor; beginning through intermediate level.
BUSINESS WORK HISTORY
2000-2002 Part time
floral designer/counter sales attendant
Pretty Petals, Hazen, North Dakota.
1993-1998 Owner/Operator
MemorEase Imaging, a home based
desktop publishing and digital transfers business.
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Proficiency in digital
imaging software, word processing software, graphic drawing software
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Internet use for
document storage, manipulation, and research
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Reason for closing: re-entry into music work force as
children grow.
1986-1987 Legal
Secretary
Rose Law Firm, Securities
Department; Little Rock, Arkansas
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preparation and input
of legal documents
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Transcription
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Mailing and filing of time
sensitive Securities Commission documents
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Reason for leaving: compelled to do music full time
1984-1986 Office
Manager/Operator
A Way With Words, Little Rock,
Arkansas. Secretarial service and computer file storage/document
management for building tenants on retainers and general public. Reason for
leaving: pay not commensurate with work.
CHURCH MUSIC WORK HISTORY
6/94-8/01
Music Coordinator; Keyboardist &
Soloist
St. Martin's Catholic Church; Hazen,
North Dakota. Volunteer position in church of 300 families, two liturgies per
weekend; responsible for scheduling musicians for liturgies and paraliturgies
and providing music as needed. Reason for leaving: moved from state.
9/90-4/95
Member, Diocesan Commission on
Worship
Diocese of Bismarck, Bismarck, North
Dakota; member. Members are appointed by the Bishop, after being reviewed
and recommended by the current commission members. Duties of the
commission include aiding in planning of diocesan wide liturgies/rituals;
recommendations to the Office of Worship regarding educational needs in the
diocese as they pertain to parish life and liturgy; discussion of ways in which
the Office of worship can better serve the people of the parishes in the
diocese; review of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) Committee
on the Liturgy Newsletter and disseminating that information as needed in the
parishes. As members of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
the local commission has the responsibility of preparing and submitting
recommendations and topics to the NCCB Secretariat for the Liturgy for
inclusion in the agenda for the annual national conference. The
commission was disbanded when the Bishop was re-assigned.
9/89-10/90
Director of Music
St. Joseph's Catholic Church,
Beulah, North Dakota. 250 family parish with 3 weekend liturgies. Created
position to develop and implement progressive music program for church and CCD,
including development of choirs for adults and children; Primary keyboardist,
part time position. Reason for leaving: position closed due to lack
of funding at the end of the year.
6/86-6/89
Director of Music
Immaculate Conception Parish, North
Little Rock Arkansas. 1400 family parish with 5 weekend
liturgies. Duties included direction of traditional, folk and children's
choirs; training of cantors, supervision of organists; planning and preparing
music for all liturgies and paraliturgies; keyboards, (organ, piano, electronic
piano) and canting as needed; preparing and maintaining the music ministry
budget; maintaining the music library. Reason for leaving: married
and moved from state.
8/87-6/88
Staff Musician/Liturgist, General
Music Teacher
Immaculate Conception School, North Little
Rock, Arkansas. 350 students, K-8. Responsible for planning and
preparing children for school liturgies. Initiated program of children
cantors. Taught general Music classes. Part time, one year appointment.
1/86-6/86
Salaried Cantor/Vocalist
St. Mary's Catholic Church, North
Little Rock, Arkansas.
3/84-9/85
Director of Music
Parkhill Christian Church, North
Little Rock, Arkansas. Membership 300. Duties included chancel
choir, ensembles, children's choir, children and adult handbells, supervision
and training of organist. Reason for leaving: salary not commensurate
with work requested; needed full time employment with benefits.
6/83-3/84
Assistant Music Director
Immaculate Conception Parish, North
Little Rock, Arkansas. Duties included development and direction of folk
group, children's choirs; canting as needed.
EDUCATION |
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M.A., Piano Performance, University of Iowa, Iowa
City; Iowa GPA 3.9 (4.0 scale) Instructor: Kerry Grippe |
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B.M., Piano Performance, University of Arkansas at
Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Arkansas GPA 3.6 (4.0 scale) Instructors: Carolyn Hickson
William Gant |
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