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Yunus Quddus Home: 401-649-8410 Email: bookyunus@gmail.com Objective: My objective is to teach individuals how to use the power of words to uplift people and plant positive encouragement that will improve quality of their lives and their ability to express themselves effectively opening doors of opportunity. Professional and Artistic Skills: - Ability to perform, add life and profound energy to any words, text, or literature - Using body language to communicate and express emotion and messages - Effective engagement of small and large groups of various backgrounds - Able to tailor and prepare lesson plans for any theme or event - 20 years of onstage performance experience - Able to direct, organize, and coordinate presentations and performance for any age group or skill level - Taking complicated subject matter(such as Shakespearean works) and simplifying it in a fun, easy and interactive way - Production in music making, voice recording, and promotion of new talent - Teaching people to market themselves and create a body of work(i.e. a portfolio, cd album, or book) - Helping people to build confidence through their own voices and stories - Motivational Speaking and captivation of audience - Cultivating Self-empowerment and self discovery in others Computer Application Skills Mac and PC systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Basic Excel, Basic Access, Database Management Software, Paint.net design, Sony Acid Pro, Pro tools, Audacity, Fruity loops, and Reasons Music Production, I know how to record, master, and produce my own music, as well as design and edit flyers. Education: Johnson and Wales University, 2001 - 2004 Providence, RI Criminal Justice and Sociology Community College of Rhode Island 2016 Providence, RI Liberal Arts/ Theatre /Performance Art Theater Arts Degree Information Technology and Computer Science Work Experience: Providence Public Libraries Program Director/ Teacher, 2011 - present Providence, RI - Teaching youth to write and perform poetry publicly - Providing participants with professional skills workshops in painting, acting, audio recording, graphics and self-promotion - Guiding youth through expressive process helping them to build confidence and self esteem United Cerebral Palsy of Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI Home Care Behavioral Specialist, 2006 – present - Individually implement community integration, relationship building, and companionship - Enable clients to accomplish daily living activities (i.e. personal hygiene. paying bills etc.) - Provide feedback and update treatment plans - Currently manage treatment plans for three clients MET Regional Career Technical Center Providence, RI Teacher poetry/ spoken word/ creative writing and acting, 2006 - 2008 - Instructed different forms of literary expression - Demonstrated various techniques for memorizing and performing scripts - Encouraged daily writing of journals and creative writing techniques - Taught and guided fifteen youth to perform poetry publicly Family Services of Rhode Island Providence, RI Residential Counselor/ Shift Supervisor, 2003 - 2008 - Facilitated treatment plans for youth to new employees - Helped youth accomplish goals within three to six months range - Provided mental and physical therapy for youth - Encouraged youth to manage their behavior through positive choices - Promoted to manage a team of four employees Volunteer: January 1, 2011 – 2013 Roots Cafe ( Residential Artist ) Providence, RI March 2006 - 2011 Black Repertory Theater Company Providence, RI March 2005 - 2007 Ralph J. Holden Community Center Central Falls, RI April 1999, 2006 Day One, Sexual Assault and Trauma Center Providence, RI Performances and Workshop Venues
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Schools K - 12 grade
Community Preparatory School The MET Technical Training Center YMCA Afterschool/ Summer Institute for Non Violence Germantown High School Hope High school Institute for Non Violence Qualters Middle School Alfred Lima Elementary School Tiogue Middle School UCAP alternative school TAPA Trinity Academy For Performing Arts Fay School (MA) Meadow brook Farms Elementary School Corporate Shows Bank of America Day One Lifespan Rhode Island Hospital The Temple Club Landmark Dave and Busters Clubs and Entertainment Venues PPAC PROVIDENCE PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER Rhode Island Convention Center FETE Lizard Lounge Roots Cultural Center AS220 The Brooklyn Coffee and Tea-house Café Soul Tazza Café Tommy’s Lounge Lot 401 Nightclub Jerky’s Nightclub The Penalty Box Bar and Grill Side Bar and Bistro The Spot Underground The Apartment Nightclub Progressions Night Club Brockton , MA Holiday Inn, Atlanta, GA |
Colleges
Johnson & Wales University Brown University Rhode Island School of Design Rhode Island College University of Rhode Island Yale University Salve Regina University Community College of Rhode Island Massachusetts School of Art Theaters Trinity Rep Theater Company Providence Performing Arts Center Perishable Theater Black Repertory Theater Company Carriage House Theater School Mixed Magic Theater Rights and Reason Theater Company (Brown University) |
Libraries and Bookstores
Providence Public Library Providence Community Libraries (6 individual branches) Pawtucket Library Brockton Library Borders Bookstores Symposium Books William Hall Library Smith Hill Library Mount Pleasant Library Washington Park Library Rochambeau Library South Providence Library Wanscuck Library Woonsocket Public Library Poetry Slams Boston First Night 2014 Poetry Slam Convention Center First Night Boston 2013 Poetry Slam Winner 2nd place AS220 Poetry Slam 2nd place Spot Underground 2nd place Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam Philadelphia Pigeon Poetry Slam Invited to New Hampshire Slam Free or Die Performed at Dirty Gerund Open Mic and Poetry Slam |