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ELIZABETH BANASZAK 16629 Grant Ave. | Orland Park, IL 60467
e b a n a s z a k@u . n o r t hwe s t e r n . e d u 708.307.3373
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, IL Bachelor of Music, Anticipated Graduation June 2015
Major: Voice and Opera Performance Minor: Communication Sciences and Disorders Cumulative GPA: 3.82/4.0
RELEVANT COURSE WORK Neurobiology of Communication – Anatomy & Physiology of Vocal Mechanism – Phonetics – Hearing Impairment
Language Development & Usage – Introduction to Audiology – Infant & Toddler Development
Introduction to Learning Disabilities – Exploration of Communication – Introduction to Psychology
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS Golden Key International Honour Society Nov. 2013 – Present Laura M. Winkelman Scholarship Recipient 2011 -‐ Present Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List Fall 2011
• Enrolled in Arts and Sciences program for one quarter before pursuing other studies
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE The Undertones A Cappella Group, President & Treasurer
• As President: 2013 – 2014 o Spearheaded the recruitment of new members by organizing and directing all activities for
the audition and selection process o Scheduled and coordinated weekly rehearsals and performances o Arranged the logistics for a performance tour to New York City o Collaborated with various Northwestern performance groups to build partnerships
• As Treasurer: 2012 – 2013 o Administered and managed the financial assets and liabilities of the group o Forecasted and projected anticipated costs o Coordinated fundraising events and projects (raised over $8,000 for the funding of the
group’s third studio album) Alpha Phi Beta Chapter, Music Director 2014 – Present
• Conducted music for formal chapter meetings • Led formal recruitment skit rehearsals
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CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS Silver Cross Hospital Aug. 2013
• Observed adult swallowing consultations in an acute care setting Eileen Opferman, CCC–SLP July 2012 & 2013
• Shadowed private speech therapy sessions for children under 18 years old Northwestern Audiology Clinic Feb. 2013
• Observed child and adult audiometric testing
STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE La Musica Lirica Opera Program, Novafeltria, Italy June – July 2014
• Completed a five-‐week intensive Italian language and culture course (Ranked 2nd overall) • Participated in one of the Italian opera productions performed on the main stage • Performed solo repertoire during weekly concerts
WORK EXPERIENCE • Crystal Tree Country Club, Waitress Summers 2010 – Present • Northwestern Disability Services, Note taker Sept. 2014 – Present • Client’s Residence, Babysitter Sept. 2014 – Present • Danze Inc. & Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, Sales Intern Aug. – Sept. 2014 • Work Study Conducting Seminar, Singer Sept. 2013 – June 2014
ACTIVITIES • The Undertones A Cappella, Member Sept. 2011 – Present • Alpha Phi Beta Chapter Sorority, Member Dec. 2012 – Present • The University Chorale, Member Sept. 2012 – Present • Northwestern University Opera Theatre, Roles & Chorus 2013 – Present • Northwestern Student Theatre Productions, Marketing manager and performer 2011 – 2012 • University Dance Marathon Fundraiser, Participant and Committee Member Oct. 2012 – March 2013 • Chicago Bel Canto Competition, Bravo Award Recipient Jan. – Feb. 2013 • Chicago Bel Canto Competition, Semi-‐Finalist Jan. – Feb. 2012 • National Association of Teachers of Singing Chicago Competition, 3rd Place April 2013 • National Association of Teachers of Singing Chicago Competition, Semi-‐Finalist April 2012 • St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Cantor & Chorus Member Holidays 2009 – Present