Bio
Tara Thierry is eclectic performer, musician, poet, photographer, digital artist, and computer programmer.
MUSICAL PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
As composer and poet for the emerging Tara Thierry and Cry of Heart music and poetry project, Tara has performed before discerning and appreciative audiences in various venues including coffeehouses, cafes, the Schomburg, Rivers of Honey, and WowCafe Theater. Her voice has been described as “like chocolate” and her music “like water.” She is currently completing the CD and developing visual and performance art collaborations.
As an upright and electric bassist, Tara has worked with a variety and diverse range of talented artists such as Tamar-Kali, Akim Funk Buddha, Abdoulauye al Hassan, Kali Fasteau, and was house bassist for Africa Night at St. Nick's Pub for 3 years. As writer and composer, Tara Thierry's music can be heard in independent films like The Second Room, documentary Recycled Christmas Tree, and the soon-to-be-released Shaman’s Room. She has also provided sound clips for the Does HIV Look Like Me ad campaign. Tara was part of the cast of Same Train, a musical theatrical production written by Audelco Award-winner Levy Lee Simon; and bassist for the Black Rock Coalition Tribute to Nina Simone performing in France and New York City. Tara subbed on bass for Broadway shows Lion King and Wicked.
ACTING EXPERIENCE
Vagina Monologues directed by Rose Ginsberg 2009, 2010 at Looking Glass Theater
Voice acting in independent film Adventures of Little Herbert in Mushroom Land
Reading for Talk Books for the Blind (Jewish Braille Institute)
Vocalist for Tara Thierry and Cry of Heart music and poetry project
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SKILLS:
- Programming: Proficient in HTML and CSS; Experience with Javascript, Git, Linux (Ubuntu), Clojure, Clojurescript, Visual Basic for Applications, Python; Learning: AWS and DevOps
- Software: Adobe Creative Cloud (PhotoShop, Illustrator, inDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro), Trello, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), Avid Pro Tools
- Typing: 70 wpm
- Editing, Proofreading, Transcribing
FREELANCE/SELF-EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
6/18-12/18 Apprentice for Web-Based Start-Up
- Wrote documentation for development environment for single-page app with Clojure/Clojurescript/Reagent/Re-frame codebase
- Researched and assisted with design of User Interface
- Participated in pair programming with project's founding developers
10/16-Present Photographer, Writer, and Sound & Video Editor
- Shoot and edit action images and head shots for tech and film industry events; wrote copy for regional film magazine
- Edit internet-based video files for local entrepreneurs
09/92-Present Musician-Composer
- Bassist (Upright and Electric), Guitarist, and Singer of Jazz, African music, original projects, and musical theater
- As composer, created and developed musical material that enhanced stories and messaging of documentaries, short films, and public service announcements
10/01-2013 Audio-Visual & Stagecraft Technician; Sound Engineer
- Set up audio, video, lighting, set dressings, and drape for special events, concerts, and presentations
09/92-06/99 Band Management
- Co-Manager and Member of Los Angeles-based performing, recording, and touring five-piece alternative band Strange Fruit, which appeared in the film Strange Days (dir. Kathryn Bigelow, 1995)
- Engaged in strategic planning, marketing, and public relations; evaluated and negotiated arrangements and contracts for recording, performing, and touring, nationally and internationally
OFFICE/ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:
Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, NY
12/05-07/11 Assistant, Public Service Programs Office
- Developed systems and procedures supporting Law School’s public interest/public service programs
- Researched and disseminated information about funding opportunities, organizations, and events
- Developed, designed, and updated website, internal portal, bi-weekly email newsletter, and notices
- Maintained contact databases, including student data and organization/agency data
- Calculated 40,000+ hours of student activity to generate reports for awards and tracking
- Administered 800+ Law School students' participation in public interest job fairs, programs, and events
MediaPassage, New York, NY
10/99-9/01 Client Relations Manager
- Trained clients and internal staff on proprietary software and internal systems
- Presented and demonstrated workflows and software to prospective clients
- Liaised between clients and internal departments to improve efficiency and support the sales process
- Developed and maintained reference materials and documentation for software and procedures
- Created macros using Visual Basic for Applications in Excel that minimized repetitive reportage and typing and standardized formatting for clients
EDUCATION:
SUNY Empire State College, New York, NY -- B.A., Intermedia and Management Studies, 2015
Boston University, Boston, MA -- Philosophy/Psychology double major
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