I am an audio professional, producer, songwriter, lyricist and creative entrepreneur with extensive experience overseeing music projects from concept to commercial release. As the founder and front-person of my independent music project (Jenny Scara), in just three years I have independently written, produced, recorded, and released original music that has grown to more than 55,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, with one song now at nearly 1.5 million streams across all platforms. I am proficient in Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Adobe Creative Suite and have developed a strong foundation in audio production, editing, arrangement, and creative direction while simultaneously managing all aspects of my music career, including recording workflows, distribution, live performance logistics, and marketing campaigns. My hands-on experience has given me a deep understanding of both the technical and creative sides of audio production. In addition to my music background, I have an extensive background as an educator, graduate assistant, and NCAA Division I athlete. From this experience, I bring exceptional communication skills, adaptability, teamwork, and a disciplined work ethic to every project. I am extremely passionate about creating high-quality audio experiences and collaborating with artists, engineers, and creative teams to bring your idea to life. I know my educational background isn't in audio engineering, but I'm not one to believe that a great creative needs to have a formal education. I've been playing instruments since I was 8 years old, and I've been writing my own songs since I was 15. With over a decade of songwriting experience, I have found what works for me and what doesn't. Take a listen to my latest album (in my description) and see for yourself.

Jennifer Scara

I am an audio professional, producer, songwriter, lyricist and creative entrepreneur with extensive experience overseeing music projects from concept to commercial release. As the founder and front-person of my independent music project (Jenny Scara), in just three years I have independently written, produced, recorded, and released original music that has grown to more than 55,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, with one song now at nearly 1.5 million streams across all platforms. I am proficient in Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Adobe Creative Suite and have developed a strong foundation in audio production, editing, arrangement, and creative direction while simultaneously managing all aspects of my music career, including recording workflows, distribution, live performance logistics, and marketing campaigns. My hands-on experience has given me a deep understanding of both the technical and creative sides of audio production. In addition to my music background, I have an extensive background as an educator, graduate assistant, and NCAA Division I athlete. From this experience, I bring exceptional communication skills, adaptability, teamwork, and a disciplined work ethic to every project. I am extremely passionate about creating high-quality audio experiences and collaborating with artists, engineers, and creative teams to bring your idea to life. I know my educational background isn't in audio engineering, but I'm not one to believe that a great creative needs to have a formal education. I've been playing instruments since I was 8 years old, and I've been writing my own songs since I was 15. With over a decade of songwriting experience, I have found what works for me and what doesn't. Take a listen to my latest album (in my description) and see for yourself.

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I am an audio professional, producer, songwriter, lyricist and creative entrepreneur with extensive experience overseeing music projects from concept to commercial release. As the founder and front-person of my independent music project (Jenny Scara), in just three years I have independently written, produced, recorded, and released original music that has grown to more than 55,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, with one song now at nearly 1.5 million streams across all platforms.

I am proficient in Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Adobe Creative Suite and have developed a strong foundation in audio production, editing, arrangement, and creative direction while simultaneously managing all aspects of my music career, including recording workflows, distribution, live performance logistics, and marketing campaigns. My hands-on experience has given me a deep understanding of both the technical and creative sides of audio production.

In addition to my music background, I have an extensive background as an educator, graduate assistant, and NCAA Division I athlete. From this experience, I bring exceptional communication skills, adaptability, teamwork, and a disciplined work ethic to every project.

I am extremely passionate about creating high-quality audio experiences and collaborating with artists, engineers, and creative teams to bring your idea to life. I know my educational background isn’t in audio engineering, but I’m not one to believe that a great creative needs to have a formal education. I’ve been playing instruments since I was 8 years old, and I’ve been writing my own songs since I was 15. With over a decade of songwriting experience, I have found what works for me and what doesn’t. Take a listen to my latest album (in my description) and see for yourself.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder/Front-Person at Jenny Scara
May 1, 2023 - Present
Built an independent music project with 55K monthly Spotify listeners; grew audience to 5.5K Instagram followers and 3.9K TikTok followers; led branding, content strategy, release planning, and fan engagement campaigns; managed music distribution, collaborations, live performance logistics, and digital promotion; wrote, produced, and marketed original releases; coordinated creative direction across visuals and audience development; booked and coordinated live shows, including sold-out performances.
Generative AI Associate at Innodata Inc.
June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Rated and assessed performance of AI models; evaluated quality and appropriateness of generated content; created training data for LLMs through image modification, text generation, and audio/video altering; reviewed data for guideline compliance; produced concise summaries of long data/text preserving meaning; participated in project trajectory discussions.
Substitute Teacher at Batavia School District – Rotolo Middle School
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Executed lesson plans with 25+ students per class; maintained control and respect; adapted plans on the fly; assisted and taught multiple subjects; explained ideas in multiple ways to maximize understanding.
Graduate Assistant at Illinois State University
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Managed/monitored 200+ students during lectures and exams; answered course-related emails; designed exams and quizzes; trained and managed teaching assistants; facilitated review sessions; communicated and resolved problems with the head professor.
Center Store Clerk at Schnucks Supermarket
April 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Organized product deliveries to floor shelving; created store displays for promotions; assisted customers to foster a welcoming environment; organized shelving and tracked store sales/income numbers.
Goalkeeper at Illinois State Women's Soccer Program
July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2021
Worked with teammates and coaches to foster a competitive, positive environment; directed teammates to positions during play; helped lead team discussions on mental health initiatives; managed time around soccer and academics.
Intern at Jackie Gunderson McLean County Board Campaign
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Attended meet-and-greet events; discussed local political issues with constituents; drafted and edited social media posts and press releases; gathered and filed constituent voting and opinion data.

Education

Master of Politics and Government with a focus on American Politics and Political Theory at Illinois State University
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Politics and Government - Philosophy Minor at Illinois State University
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021

Qualifications

Subfield Award in American Government
January 1, 2021 - June 11, 2026
George J. Gordon Award in U.S. Public Affairs
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
George J. Gordon Award in U.S. Public Affairs
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail
    I've Got a Story to Tell

    This is my latest release, written and produced by me. I created the entire project on a budget of only $3,500 in a span of just 5 months. I wrote nearly every part on these songs, leaving only the majority of the lead guitar and bass lines up to my band members (I still wrote a good portion of them. I let them write their own parts but I molded them into what fit best within the songs).

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