ABOUT KEISHA PRIME
Keisha Prime
(256) 479-4273
primed4purpose@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Post-graduate degree in Creative Music Technology
Graduation Date: 2014
New Charter University
Masters of Business Administration-Management
Graduation Date: December 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Music Technology, Voice Concentration
University of Alabama at Birmingham; May 2009
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Counseling; May 2005
Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL
GPA: 4.0
High School Honors Diploma, May 2000
Shades Mountain Christian, Hoover, AL
GPA 4.15
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Music Minister, Lakeview Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg, FL (10’-present)
Music Minister, Community of Joy, Sun City, FL (10’-11’)
Director of Music, Big Bend United Methodist Church, Riverview, FL (’09-‘10)
Excel Music Teacher: violin, piano, and voice, New Tampa, FL (’09-present)
Julestarz Academy of Performing Arts: violin, piano, guitar, and voice, Lithia, FL (’09-present)
Music Plus Performing Arts Academy Music Teacher: violin, piano, voice , Birmingham, AL(’06-‘09)
Intern at Bottletree Music Café: assisted with lights for concerts, sound engineering, and musician set up and microphone placement (spring ’09)
Church Soloist, Pianist, violinist, assistant and substitute worship leader and songwriter for Church of the Good Shepherd, Birmingham (’06-present)
Covenant Classical School Floater, Birmingham, AL (’06)
Back to Basics Tutorial-Tutor, Birmingham, AL (’06)
Horizon’s Behavioral Health Therapeutic Staff Support, Philadelphia, PA (’05)
Trinity Builders Family Support Specialist, Huntsville, AL (’04-’05)
Youth Church Coordinator for Madison-Monrovia Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL (’02-‘05)
E.G White Estate Office Assistant (’02-’04)
Oakwood College Biology Lab Department Biology Lab Instructor, Huntsville, AL (’01)
PUBLICATIONS
Published an article on “The Benefits of Music Education on Children” in
“The Faith: The Christian Connection” Magazine, Birmingham, AL (’06)
Published inspirational poetry book entitled “Step Into This World” (’05)
Published poem entitled “How Could I?” in “Insight” Magazine (’00)
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe’s Dreamweaver, Flash, and Photoshop, Reason Music Production Software, Pro Tools, FL Studio music program
MUSICAL ACTIVITIES
Performed in UAB Gospel Choir as a Lead Soloist (’06-’08)
Performed in UAB Concert Choir (’06-’09)
Performed the National Anthem and UAB Alma Mater with the UAB Wind Symphony at UAB commencement as requested by chair of UAB music department(’08)
Performed a mini-concert at Ephesus SDA Academy, Birmingham, AL (’06)
Played violin and sang on Worship Team Band for Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church (’06-’07)
Performed on violin at Banquet :” Musical Extravaganza” –Bach’s Concerto for two violins, Huntsville, AL (’04)
Participated in Voices of Triumph Choir as a Lead Soloist, Huntsville, AL (’00-’05)
Participated in Antigua and Barbuda Youth National Philharmonic Orchestra, 2nd violin, 1st chair (’95-’97)
ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Member of Golden Key International Society, Birmingham, AL (’07-present)
Chaplain of Voices of Triumph Ministries, Huntsville, AL (’02-’03)
Founder of Women’s Ministries for Voices of Triumph, Huntsville, AL (’02-’03)
This entailed setting up informal seminars where Psychologists and Social Workers speaking to the female members about self-esteem, depression, sexuality, etc.
Vice President of Alliance for Minority Participation, Huntsville, AL (’00-01)
This entailed tutoring college students in all science subject, committing time to scientific research, and planning the annual Science Day for local elementary schools.
Vice President of Epilson Phi Delta Science Club, Huntsville, AL (’00-’01)
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Entertained children at the Adele School For Special Children by playing the violin, Antigua(‘96-’97)
Tutored dyslexic students at Shades Mountain Christian, Hoover, AL (’99-‘00)
Tutored low-achieving students at Cornerstone School, Birmingham, AL (‘99-’00)
Tutored college honors biology class, Huntsville, AL (’00-’01)
Volunteered at Big Springs Nursing Home-Alzheimer’s Unit, Huntsville, AL(’01-’02)
Tutored Math at Harris Home for Children, Huntsville, AL (’03-’04)
Rebuilt homes with Habitat for Humanity, Birmingham, AL (’06-‘07)
Contributing Writer for Real Girl Magazine, A magazine for teen girls (’10-present)
Worship Leader, keyboardist and vocalist for Ignite Youth Ministry Praise team for Beth-El Farmworker Ministry, Wimaumau, FL (’11-present)
HONORS: Semi-Finalist for "Song of the Year" International Songwriting Contest, 2014 Semi-Finalist for "Song of the Year" International Songwriting Contest 2015, Honorable Mention in Song of the Year Songwriting Contest 2011, Outstanding Accomplishment in Music Department Dean’s Award, Dean’s List, Who’s Who Among American Students, All American Scholar, Presidential Award, Editor’s Choice Award for Poetry, University of Alabama at Birmingham Music Scholarship recipient, Stevie Wonder Music Scholarship recipient, Valedictorian of Class of 2005 at Oakwood University, Award for Outstanding Participation in the Shades Valley Music Club, Original Piano Music Composition Award, Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society, Alpha Chi National Honors Society.
REFERENCES
Jodi Haskins
Strings and Violin Instructor for UAB Music Department, Birmingham, AL
Violin Instructor for 2 years
Phone: 205-541-0538205-541-0538 205-541-0538
E-mail: cjrbz5@aol.com
Dawn Dixon
Owner of Music Plus Academy of Performing Arts, Birmingham, AL
Supervisor for 3 years for my position as violin, voice, and piano instructor
Phone: 205-969-1443205-969-1443 205-969-1443
E-mail: musicplusstudios@yahoo.com
John Fielding Pierce
Music Minister for Church of the Good Shepherd, Chelsea, AL
Supervisor for 3 years for my position as pianist/vocalist/violinist for Worship Team
Phone: 205-447-8660205-447-8660 205-447-8660
E-mail: johnfieldingpierce@yahoo.com
(256) 479-4273
primed4purpose@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Post-graduate degree in Creative Music Technology
Graduation Date: 2014
New Charter University
Masters of Business Administration-Management
Graduation Date: December 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Music Technology, Voice Concentration
University of Alabama at Birmingham; May 2009
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Counseling; May 2005
Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL
GPA: 4.0
High School Honors Diploma, May 2000
Shades Mountain Christian, Hoover, AL
GPA 4.15
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Music Minister, Lakeview Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg, FL (10’-present)
Music Minister, Community of Joy, Sun City, FL (10’-11’)
Director of Music, Big Bend United Methodist Church, Riverview, FL (’09-‘10)
Excel Music Teacher: violin, piano, and voice, New Tampa, FL (’09-present)
Julestarz Academy of Performing Arts: violin, piano, guitar, and voice, Lithia, FL (’09-present)
Music Plus Performing Arts Academy Music Teacher: violin, piano, voice , Birmingham, AL(’06-‘09)
Intern at Bottletree Music Café: assisted with lights for concerts, sound engineering, and musician set up and microphone placement (spring ’09)
Church Soloist, Pianist, violinist, assistant and substitute worship leader and songwriter for Church of the Good Shepherd, Birmingham (’06-present)
Covenant Classical School Floater, Birmingham, AL (’06)
Back to Basics Tutorial-Tutor, Birmingham, AL (’06)
Horizon’s Behavioral Health Therapeutic Staff Support, Philadelphia, PA (’05)
Trinity Builders Family Support Specialist, Huntsville, AL (’04-’05)
Youth Church Coordinator for Madison-Monrovia Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL (’02-‘05)
E.G White Estate Office Assistant (’02-’04)
Oakwood College Biology Lab Department Biology Lab Instructor, Huntsville, AL (’01)
PUBLICATIONS
Published an article on “The Benefits of Music Education on Children” in
“The Faith: The Christian Connection” Magazine, Birmingham, AL (’06)
Published inspirational poetry book entitled “Step Into This World” (’05)
Published poem entitled “How Could I?” in “Insight” Magazine (’00)
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe’s Dreamweaver, Flash, and Photoshop, Reason Music Production Software, Pro Tools, FL Studio music program
MUSICAL ACTIVITIES
Performed in UAB Gospel Choir as a Lead Soloist (’06-’08)
Performed in UAB Concert Choir (’06-’09)
Performed the National Anthem and UAB Alma Mater with the UAB Wind Symphony at UAB commencement as requested by chair of UAB music department(’08)
Performed a mini-concert at Ephesus SDA Academy, Birmingham, AL (’06)
Played violin and sang on Worship Team Band for Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church (’06-’07)
Performed on violin at Banquet :” Musical Extravaganza” –Bach’s Concerto for two violins, Huntsville, AL (’04)
Participated in Voices of Triumph Choir as a Lead Soloist, Huntsville, AL (’00-’05)
Participated in Antigua and Barbuda Youth National Philharmonic Orchestra, 2nd violin, 1st chair (’95-’97)
ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Member of Golden Key International Society, Birmingham, AL (’07-present)
Chaplain of Voices of Triumph Ministries, Huntsville, AL (’02-’03)
Founder of Women’s Ministries for Voices of Triumph, Huntsville, AL (’02-’03)
This entailed setting up informal seminars where Psychologists and Social Workers speaking to the female members about self-esteem, depression, sexuality, etc.
Vice President of Alliance for Minority Participation, Huntsville, AL (’00-01)
This entailed tutoring college students in all science subject, committing time to scientific research, and planning the annual Science Day for local elementary schools.
Vice President of Epilson Phi Delta Science Club, Huntsville, AL (’00-’01)
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Entertained children at the Adele School For Special Children by playing the violin, Antigua(‘96-’97)
Tutored dyslexic students at Shades Mountain Christian, Hoover, AL (’99-‘00)
Tutored low-achieving students at Cornerstone School, Birmingham, AL (‘99-’00)
Tutored college honors biology class, Huntsville, AL (’00-’01)
Volunteered at Big Springs Nursing Home-Alzheimer’s Unit, Huntsville, AL(’01-’02)
Tutored Math at Harris Home for Children, Huntsville, AL (’03-’04)
Rebuilt homes with Habitat for Humanity, Birmingham, AL (’06-‘07)
Contributing Writer for Real Girl Magazine, A magazine for teen girls (’10-present)
Worship Leader, keyboardist and vocalist for Ignite Youth Ministry Praise team for Beth-El Farmworker Ministry, Wimaumau, FL (’11-present)
HONORS: Semi-Finalist for "Song of the Year" International Songwriting Contest, 2014 Semi-Finalist for "Song of the Year" International Songwriting Contest 2015, Honorable Mention in Song of the Year Songwriting Contest 2011, Outstanding Accomplishment in Music Department Dean’s Award, Dean’s List, Who’s Who Among American Students, All American Scholar, Presidential Award, Editor’s Choice Award for Poetry, University of Alabama at Birmingham Music Scholarship recipient, Stevie Wonder Music Scholarship recipient, Valedictorian of Class of 2005 at Oakwood University, Award for Outstanding Participation in the Shades Valley Music Club, Original Piano Music Composition Award, Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society, Alpha Chi National Honors Society.
REFERENCES
Jodi Haskins
Strings and Violin Instructor for UAB Music Department, Birmingham, AL
Violin Instructor for 2 years
Phone: 205-541-0538205-541-0538 205-541-0538
E-mail: cjrbz5@aol.com
Dawn Dixon
Owner of Music Plus Academy of Performing Arts, Birmingham, AL
Supervisor for 3 years for my position as violin, voice, and piano instructor
Phone: 205-969-1443205-969-1443 205-969-1443
E-mail: musicplusstudios@yahoo.com
John Fielding Pierce
Music Minister for Church of the Good Shepherd, Chelsea, AL
Supervisor for 3 years for my position as pianist/vocalist/violinist for Worship Team
Phone: 205-447-8660205-447-8660 205-447-8660
E-mail: johnfieldingpierce@yahoo.com
