Ariel Davalos - O'Connor

Provided strategic career guidance, industry insights, and personalized feedback to help recent graduates transition into professional music careers. Led structured sessions focused on networking, personal branding, and identifying growth opportunities.

Serves as a cellist in a community orchestra. Continues performing with the ensemble as a community musician.

Works as a composer and recording artist under ArDao. Has releases associated with Suanda Music, Abora Rec, Redux Rec, and Vandit Rec.

Provides private cello lessons. Delivers ongoing instruction as a private lesson instructor.

Conducts structured, high-volume virtual and in-person interviews to evaluate prospective students for admission. Assesses communication skills, musical background, and institutional fit while following departmental rubrics and policies.

Hosts and DJs for Trance Radio Mission (Worldwide). Continues as an on-air host/DJ.

Conceptualized, promoted, and executed live music events by coordinating with artists, management, and venue staff. Performed as a resident artist and engaged diverse audiences while networking within the local creative community.

Provided customer service by using knowledge of classical and contemporary sheet music to support educators, students, and musicians. Managed inventory curation, organized sheet music displays, and handled fast-paced retail transactions.

Managed and fulfilled high-volume grocery orders through a digital application interface. Followed customer preferences and dietary requests while maintaining efficiency and accuracy under tight delivery timelines.

Performed as a cellist/band member for Groove Alchemists at Porchfest. Contributed live performance as part of the event’s lineup.

Provided checkout customer service and assisted with questions to ensure overall satisfaction. Prepared and executed food orders, and supported inventory stocking, organization, and management.

Served as a cellist for Video Game Orchestra (VGO), led by Shota Nakama. Performed with the ensemble from 2010 to 2011.

Performed as a VGO cellist at Anime Boston in 2010. Served as a featured cellist for the event.

Prepared meats and cheeses and helped make craft sandwiches. Assisted baristas, handled cashier duties, and supported inventory/stocking.

Completed a Bachelor of Professional Music program at Berklee College of Music from 2010 to 2015.

Studied Liberal Arts at MassBay Community College from 2008 to 2010.

Completed performing arts-focused high school studies at Boston Arts Academy from 2001 to 2005.