I am a career-changing vocalist pursuing opportunities to expand my professional singing and voice career. Over the past two years I have trained intensively with the School of Rock and The Real School of Music developing my vocal technique, performance skills, and stage confidence with adult bands and individually. I am now focused on building a professional career as a singer through voice performance and continued artistic growth.

Allison Star

I am a career-changing vocalist pursuing opportunities to expand my professional singing and voice career. Over the past two years I have trained intensively with the School of Rock and The Real School of Music developing my vocal technique, performance skills, and stage confidence with adult bands and individually. I am now focused on building a professional career as a singer through voice performance and continued artistic growth.

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I am a career-changing vocalist pursuing opportunities to expand my professional singing and voice career. Over the past two years I have trained intensively with the School of Rock and The Real School of Music developing my vocal technique, performance skills, and stage confidence with adult bands and individually. I am now focused on building a professional career as a singer through voice performance and continued artistic growth.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director at Town of Bedford, Council on Aging (COA)
April 1, 2015 - Present
Oversee day-to-day operations, staff, outreach, programs and services for seniors, families and caregivers; administer grants (MBTA/Bedford Local Transit program, EOEA State formula grant, etc.); coordinate with COA Board and municipal departments to achieve goals; set short and long-range objectives and manage the department budget and results.
Acting Executive Director at Benchmark Senior Living
December 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015
Provide overall oversight of assisted living/memory care operations, resident/family satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and cross-departmental performance; support hiring and budgeting goals.
Traditional Care Director at Benchmark Senior Living
October 1, 2011 - December 1, 2014
Built and led an operational model from the ground up; redesigned staffing, scheduling, payroll, and on-call coverage; managed labor budget and overtime aligned to acuity and occupancy; contributed to inquiries leading to moves-ins and ensured regulatory readiness.
Center Manager at Elder Service Plan of the Cambridge Health Alliance
October 1, 2005 - October 1, 2011
Managed operations of a dual-use P.A.C.E. center for elders; elevated staff professionalism through education and accountability; restructured staffing in a union environment; built QI tools and programs with measurable participant satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University College Northampton
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Behavioral Health in Aging Certificate at Boston University, School of Social Work
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2022
Municipal Certificate in Finance Management at Suffolk University & Massachusetts Municipal Association
November 30, 0002 - January 1, 2024
Certificate in Local Government and Leadership & Management at Suffolk University & Massachusetts Municipal Association
November 30, 0002 - May 1, 2026
Singing and Performance at School of Rock
September 20, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Participated and performed in the adult band and weekly lessons

Qualifications

State Certification
October 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Municipal Certificate in Finance Management
January 1, 2024 - January 16, 2026
Certificate in Local Government and Leadership & Management
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment