Elyse Buehrer
Angola
Summary
I am a self-motivated, excellence-oriented, creative individual with a strong work ethic and warm interpersonal skills. With two decades of experience as a performing musician, I am at my happiest when bringing happiness to others through music, yet I also pride myself on versatility and a willingness to learn new things. Wherever I work, I aim to thoroughly master my responsibilities, provide quiet and steady support to my colleagues, and brighten lives with the beauty and joy of creativity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Pianist
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
03.2025 - Current
- Sing and play piano for all music at Saturday night masses.
- Work closely with clergy to ensure that musical selections are cohesive with sermon themes and overall spiritual goals of each service.
- Facilitate smooth transitions between liturgical elements by providing timely and appropriate musical cues.
- Improvise custom arrangements of hymns and songs to provide fresh interpretations for congregants' enjoyment.
Sales Associate
Hillsdale Jewelers
02.2024 - Current
- Man the sales floor, providing excellent customer service to all guests.
- Build relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Conduct sales and POS transactions.
- Manage returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Perform bookkeeping duties such as counting the drawer and filing documents.
- Design flyers and other promotional materials.
- Paint seasonal designs and images on storefront windows.
Singer/Lead Pianist
Buehrer Family Band
05.2005 - Current
- Perform with the band at paying gigs in the community at least once a month.
- Play piano and sing for all band performances.
- Develop a diverse repertoire of songs and styles, appealing to a wide range of audiences.
- Create arrangements of new songs for the band by ear, using knowledge of music theory and good listening/improvisational skills.
Department Head
Hobby Lobby
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained organized inventory through proper ordering and auditing procedures.
- Unloaded department merchandise from weekly truck, stocked shelves, set aside rain check purchases.
- Marked down clearance merchandise.
- At least twice annually, reset shelves and peg boards according to updated plan-o-grams.
- Collaborated with personnel in other departments on resets and other small- and large-scale projects.
- Assisted as a cashier as needed.
- Assisted in cutting material in the fabric department as needed.
Church Pianist
Fremont United Methodist Church
12.2017 - 10.2021
- Play edpiano for all music at Sunday morning services and at special holidays.
- Worked closely with clergy to ensure that musical selections were cohesive with sermon themes and overall spiritual goals of each service.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between liturgical elements by providing timely and appropriate musical cues.
- Improvised custom arrangements of hymns and songs to provide fresh interpretations for congregants' enjoyment.
- Contributed to increased attendance at church events by providing enjoyable musical accompaniment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance
Trine University
Angola, IN05.2016
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Angola, IN05.2012
Skills
- Music Performance
- Music Improvisation
- Music Arrangement
- Music Collaboration
- Music Education
- Church Music
- Spiritual Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
- Research Skills
- Freelance Art
- Graphic Design
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
Timeline
Church Pianist
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
03.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Hillsdale Jewelers
02.2024 - Current
Department Head
Hobby Lobby
06.2020 - 06.2023
Church Pianist
Fremont United Methodist Church
12.2017 - 10.2021
Singer/Lead Pianist
Buehrer Family Band
05.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance
Trine University
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled