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                                                   Yunus Quddus

                                                             Home: 401-649-8410   Email: [email protected]

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

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


















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