Andrea Gomez Rojas
New Orleans, LA
Areas of Interest
Education
Master of Business Administration, MBA / Marketing
University of New Orleans, Spring 2012
Bachelor of Music Industry Studies, BM / Music Performance
Loyola University New Orleans, Spring 2009
Honors and Certifications
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
Villanova University, 2011
Robert Monroe Music Scholarship Recipient
Loyola University New Orleans 2005-2009
Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française' DALF
Alliance Française, 2002-2005
Relevant Coursework
Financial Administration | Marketing Research Methods | Strategic Marketing |
Managerial Accounting | Quantitative Decision Making Tools | Organizational Behavior and Management |
Financial Accounting | Microeconomics and Macroeconomics | Arts Entrepreneurship |
Skills
Professional Experience
University of New Orleans, Master in Business Administration Programs
Graduate Assistant – Curriculum Advisor (Part-Time / Tuition Scholarship), September 2011- December 2011
.Conducted curriculum evaluations and processed students requests for class permissions.
.Recommended students for admission, probation and graduation by auditing their academic credentials.
.Advised students on one-on-one meetings about their academic standing and curriculum requirements.
New Orleans Jazz Celebration, Inc.
Director of Programs (Part-time), September 2011- December 2011
.Developed marketing strategies to help preserve, promote, and perpetuate jazz, America’s original art form, through educational outreach to audiences of all ages.
Hispanic Flavor Productions, LLC (Production company affiliated with Telemundo T42 KGLA)
Co-host, Producer, Camera Operator and Video Editor, October 2010- November 2011
.Developed content for the weekly magazine style show "Qué Pasa New Orleans". Content created attracted the attention of new local advertisers, resulting in an increase in monthly advertising billings of 50%. Produced content specifically tailored to the needs and interests of the increasing Hispanic population in New Orleans.
Tipitina's Foundation New Orleans
Video Editing and Production Techniques Instructor, Ad Honorem, September 2009- September 2010
.Taught a videography workshop that provided artists with creative ideas to intertwine their particular art with video editing. Students learned about photography, composition, video formats and chroma key (or green screen). As a final project students presented their own DVD with menus, submenus, subtitles and chapter markings.
University of New Orleans, Department of Music.
Graduate Assistant, January 2010 – December 2010
.Graduate Assistant in charge of office operations and marketing campaigns for departamental events.
.Taught beginning one-on-one cello lessons to students between the ages of 20-24.
Loyola University New Orleans, J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library
Assistant to the Learning Technologies Developer, January 2008 – September 2009
.Created audiovisuals and web content to enhance student and faculty learning using the latest versions of Adobe Multimedia Software and Apple Final Cut Studio.
.Supported the periodic management and maintenance of streaming servers and multimedia workflows associated with the library's teaching and learning initiatives.
.Produced Jesse Boyd's debut CD "True Stories". Coordinated every detail of production, from packaging and intellectual property registration to marketing and promotion.
Loyola University New Orleans, Center for International Education
International Student Orientation Leader, August 2006 - August 2008
.Offered campus tours for students and parents in English and Spanish.
.Organized and participated in student panels, designed to give new students perspective on academic and campus life, as well as adapting to the culture of the United States.
Loyola University New Orleans, Music Industry Department, Center for Music, Arts and Entrepreneurship
Project Manager, Camera Operator, Line Producer and Video Editor, October 2006-May 2009=
.Worked for the Music Industry Department in the audio-visual production of university forums, live performances of concerts or operas, lectures and others.
.Acting as Project Manager of the Student Run Video Production Unit, scheduled video shoots, coordinated employee schedules and assisted in executive decision-making.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP Latino, San Juan, PR)
Intern, June 2006 – July 2006
.Learned the ins and outs of Basic Copyright Law, Music Publishing, Composer Royalties and Performance Licenses.
Extracurricular Activities
El Tiempo New Orleans – Bilingual Newspaper
Trends & Culture – Writer June 2011 – Present
National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica, Philharmonic Orchestra of Costa Rica, National Institute of Music of Costa Rica, Youth Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica.
Cello Player, January 1996 – June 2005
.Performed and learned many of the major works in the orchestral literature as section cellist in the National Symphony Orchestra for one semester.
.Played and traveled to Europe and USA performing in such venues as The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C, Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and Sala Santa Cecilia, in Rome.
Javier Olondo & Asheson Latin Band / Rumba Buena Latin Band, New Orleans, LA
Bass Player, October 2010 – present
.Performed as Bass Player at different venues and festivals in New Orleans, including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.