Graduated in 2019 from Berklee Online, with a major in Professional Studies.
Position: Administration and Communications Specialist at Urban Health Partnerships, a non-profit organization with about twenty employees based in South Florida. Urban Health Partnerships has many initiatives, working with communities to improve people’s physical, social, and psychological well-being. Alba does a large variety of tasks, doing graphic design and website work, contacting community partners, and acting as secretary to the board of directors.
Overview: Alba had been interviewing musicians since she was a teenager, and had been heavily involved in music. She started her college career studying film production at Miami Dade College, but wanted to study music, focusing on the business end to maximize opportunities, so she switched to Berklee Online, going part-time while she worked full time, for for one nonprofit, then, starting in 2018, for Urban Health Partnerships (Initially she was hired into a different position, but they quickly created a unique role for Alba that matched her skill set.).
Immediately after finishing her degree in the spring of 2019 Alba did a full-time online Masters in Global Strategic Communications from Florida International University, getting through the program in one year while still working full time! She continues to work at Urban Health Partnerships.
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You can see Alba’s LinkedIn profile here.
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Choice Quotes: “My job makes me appreciate that the work we put into it is translated into the community. We communicate in a way that’s accessible and co-designed with community members. The work is very rewarding.”
Figure out what you’re most passionate about / what makes you happy. How you can connect with a community. Even if it’s not in music. There are many careers out there. You’d be surprised to see how what you study can help you in those. If you are looking for an administrative job, it really helps to have a thorough knowledge of programs like Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, even digital marketing programs/websites. Also have good office management skills.”
“Berklee always encouraged an outlet for creativity. As part of my role I create social media posts & content. Just as with music, it has to make sense to the listener. I translate those creative skills in copy, graphics, and storytelling.”
“I still find myself surrounded by music. This year I’m getting into music licensing. I’m writing songs and plan to collaborate with others on it and will see how that goes. My partner went to Berklee as well, so we make songs and music together.”
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