I am an administrator with excellent communication and customer service skills, and I have hands-on experience in event production, database management, social media, grant copyediting, and personnel management. I bring a passion for classical music and a curiosity about contemporary art and culture to every project. With a background in classical and contemporary music performance, I approach challenges as creative, independent problem-solving opportunities and enjoy collaborating across teams and vendors. I aim to leverage my organizational strengths and musical discipline to support mission-driven organizations and artistic endeavors.

Martha Cargo

I am an administrator with excellent communication and customer service skills, and I have hands-on experience in event production, database management, social media, grant copyediting, and personnel management. I bring a passion for classical music and a curiosity about contemporary art and culture to every project. With a background in classical and contemporary music performance, I approach challenges as creative, independent problem-solving opportunities and enjoy collaborating across teams and vendors. I aim to leverage my organizational strengths and musical discipline to support mission-driven organizations and artistic endeavors.

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I am an administrator with excellent communication and customer service skills, and I have hands-on experience in event production, database management, social media, grant copyediting, and personnel management. I bring a passion for classical music and a curiosity about contemporary art and culture to every project.

With a background in classical and contemporary music performance, I approach challenges as creative, independent problem-solving opportunities and enjoy collaborating across teams and vendors. I aim to leverage my organizational strengths and musical discipline to support mission-driven organizations and artistic endeavors.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Administrative assistant at Family Support Center of Maryland
September 1, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Administrative support, data entry, scheduling, and client communications for a Baltimore-based nonprofit.
Flute teacher at Music & Arts
September 1, 2025 - Present
Teach flute to students; manage lesson schedules and curriculum in Crofton, MD.
Immersioneer at Murder Mystery Company (American Immersion Theater, Baltimore Troupe)
September 1, 2025 - Present
Performs as an Immersioneer in interactive theater productions, engaging guests and facilitating immersive experiences.
Administrative assistant at Family Support Center of Maryland (Baltimore, MD)
September 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Administrative support, scheduling, data entry, and basic office operations.
Flute teacher at Music & Arts (Crofton, MD)
September 1, 2025 - Present
Private and group flute instruction; scheduling and parent communication.
Immersioneer at Murder Mystery Company (American Immersion Theater, Baltimore Troupe)
September 1, 2025 - Present
Performs immersive theater roles for Baltimore troupe; engages guests and coordinates with staff to deliver interactive experiences.
Administrative Assistant at Family Support Center of Maryland
April 1, 2025 - Present
Provided administrative support, coordinating office operations, scheduling, and stakeholder communications for a nonprofit family support organization.
Administrative assistant at Family Support Center of Maryland
April 1, 2025 - Present
Provided administrative support including scheduling, communications, data entry, and coordination of family support services; supported staff with front-of-house and event-related tasks.
Host (opening team) at Casa Teresa
September 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Front-of-house host for opening team; assisted in operations and guest relations.
Host (opening team) at Casa Teresa (The Square, Washington, D.C.)
September 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Opening team host with guest services and front-of-house responsibilities.
Host (opening team) at Casa Teresa
September 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Supported opening team operations at The Square, delivering guest services and coordinating front-of-house tasks.
Host (opening team) at Casa Teresa (The Square, Washington, D.C.)
September 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Opened and staffed the restaurant as part of the opening team; managed guest seating and front-of-house operations.
Event marketing promoter at Renewal by Andersen (DMV)
January 31, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Promoted window replacement events, coordinated outreach and marketing activities in the DMV area.
Event marketing promoter at Renewal by Andersen (DMV)
January 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Promoted events and products, coordinating marketing efforts and lead generation.
Event marketing promoter at Renewal by Andersen (DMV)
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Promoted events and drove lead generation; coordinated with sales team.
Event Marketing Promoter at Renewal by Andersen (DMV)
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Promoted events and coordinated marketing initiatives to drive lead generation and client engagement.
Retail sales associate at ALDO (Columbia Mall, MD)
November 30, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Customer service, sales, and in-store merchandising responsibilities.
Group music class instructor (elementary level) at Learn Music Now (DMV)
November 30, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Taught elementary-level group music classes; prepared lesson plans and activities to engage young students.
Retail sales associate at ALDO
November 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
Customer service, sales, and inventory management at Columbia Mall location.
Group music class instructor (elementary level) at Learn Music Now
November 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
Led elementary group music classes, creating lesson plans and activities.
Retail sales associate at ALDO (Columbia Mall, MD)
November 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Customer service and sales.
Group music class instructor (elementary level) at Learn Music Now (DMV)
November 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Led elementary group music classes, developed lesson plans.
Retail Sales Associate at ALDO (Columbia Mall, MD)
November 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Provided customer service, assisted with merchandise presentation, and supported sales floor operations.
Group Music Class Instructor (Elementary) at Learn Music Now (DMV)
November 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Taught group music classes at the elementary level, designing age-appropriate curricula and activities.
Host at Keystone Korner (Fells Point, Baltimore, MD)
July 31, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Front-of-house host for performances; supported opening operations.
Freelance music director at Drama Learning Center (Columbia, MD)
July 31, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Planned and directed music components for drama programs; oversaw rehearsals and student performances.
Host at Keystone Korner
July 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
Event host for performances at the Fells Point location.
Freelance music director at Drama Learning Center
July 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
Directed music programs for drama productions, coordinating musicians and rehearsals.
Host at Keystone Korner (Fells Point, Baltimore, MD)
July 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Host for venue; greeted guests and managed seating.
Freelance music director at Drama Learning Center (Columbia, MD)
July 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Directed music for theatre productions; collaborated with staff.
Host at Keystone Korner (Fells Point, Baltimore, MD)
July 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Greeted guests, managed front-of-house duties, and supported performance events.
Freelance Music Director at Drama Learning Center (Columbia, MD)
July 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Directed music for programs, coordinated musicians, and contributed to creative planning.
Private voice and piano instructor at Baltimore School of Music (Village of Cross Keys, Baltimore)
June 30, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Provided private music instruction; tailored lessons to individual students.
Private voice and piano instructor at Baltimore School of Music
June 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
Private lessons in voice and piano; prepared students for performances.
Private voice and piano instructor at Baltimore School of Music (Village of Cross Keys, Baltimore)
June 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
One-on-one instruction in voice and piano.
Private Voice and Piano Instructor at Baltimore School of Music (Village of Cross Keys, Baltimore)
June 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Provided private flute/piano instruction and curriculum design for students.
Host at Smith & Mills (Tribeca, NYC)
July 31, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Front-of-house host; supported guest services during events.
Host at Smith & Mills
July 1, 2021 - October 26, 2025
Host for events and guest services in Tribeca, NYC.
Host at Smith & Mills (Tribeca, NYC)
July 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Host for venue.
Host at Smith & Mills (Tribeca, NYC)
July 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Front-of-house hosting and guest services for a downtown venue.
Host (opening team) at The Dolar Shop Manhattan (Union Square, NYC)
February 28, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Opening team host; facilitated guest experience and seating.
Host (opening team) at The Dolar Shop Manhattan
February 1, 2021 - October 26, 2025
Opening team host for Union Square location.
Host (opening team) at The Dolar Shop Manhattan (Union Square, NYC)
February 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Opening team host; front-of-house operations.
Host (opening team) at The Dolar Shop Manhattan (Union Square, NYC)
February 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Joined opening team, supported daily operations and guest experience.
Front desk at Fellow Barber West Village (NYC)
October 31, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Front desk duties including guest reception and scheduling.
Front desk at Fellow Barber West Village
October 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025
Front desk operations and client service.
Front desk at Fellow Barber West Village (NYC)
October 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Reception and client service.
Front Desk at Fellow Barber West Village (NYC)
October 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Front desk support, client check-in, and administrative tasks.
Salon Coordinator at Lance Lappin Salon (Tribeca, NYC)
September 30, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Coordinated front-of-house operations, scheduling, and client communications.
Salon Coordinator at Lance Lappin Salon
September 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025
Coordinated salon operations and client services.
Salon Coordinator at Lance Lappin Salon (Tribeca, NYC)
September 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Salon coordination and client services.
Salon Coordinator at Lance Lappin Salon (Tribeca, NYC)
September 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Coordinated salon operations, schedules, and client communications.
Freelance private math tutor at Independent
August 31, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Zoom tutoring for UC Berkeley graduate student in Public Policy; math instruction.
Freelance private math tutor
August 1, 2020 - Present
Zoom tutoring for UC-Berkeley public policy graduate student.
Freelance private math tutor
August 1, 2020 - Present
Zoom tutoring for UC-Berkeley grad student in Public Policy.
Freelance Private Math Tutor
August 1, 2020 - Present
Provided Zoom tutoring for a UC Berkeley graduate student in Public Policy.
Founder/brand marketer at Cargo Culture
July 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and marketed the Cargo Culture brand, overseeing strategy and growth.
Founder/brand marketer at Cargo Culture
July 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and promoted brand; product development and marketing.
Founder/Brand Marketer at Cargo Culture
July 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and marketed a brand, overseeing strategy, branding, and outreach efforts.
Founder/brand marketer at Cargo Culture
July 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and marketed Cargo Culture; developed brand identity and marketing campaigns, including social media.
Assistant to the Music Director at Americas Society (Upper East Side, NYC)
July 31, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Supported communications with artists, marketing for concert series, and event coordination.
Assistant to the Music Director at Americas Society
July 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Provided administrative support to Music Director and communications; managed social media and grant materials; assisted with events.
Assistant to the Music Director at Americas Society (Upper East Side, NYC)
July 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Administrative assistant to Music Director; supported events.
Assistant to the Music Director at Americas Society (Upper East Side, NYC)
July 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Supported music programming, copy/editing, vendor communications, and media production.
Social media coordinator at I CARE IF YOU LISTEN
June 30, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Created social media copy and managed channels; engaged with the new music community.
Social Media Coordinator at I CARE IF YOU LISTEN
June 1, 2017 - October 26, 2025
Managed social media channels, grew audience, scheduled posts, and engaged with the new music community.
Social Media Coordinator at I CARE IF YOU LISTEN
June 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Social media copy and engagement for a new music blog.
Social Media Coordinator at I CARE IF YOU LISTEN
June 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Managed social media channels, created content, and engaged with the new music community.
Tutor (French AP & SAT II, Math 1&2 SAT II) at Inspirica Tutoring
December 31, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Tutoring in French AP and SAT II Math; prepared students for standardized tests.
Tutor (French AP & SAT II, Math) at Purchase College Learning Center
January 1, 2015 - October 26, 2025
Tutor for French AP and SAT II; math tutoring.
Mock Exam Coordinator at Inspirica Tutoring
February 28, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Coordinated mock exams and tutoring programs; supported administrative needs.
Office Manager at BUILT NY (SoHo/Midtown East, NYC)
February 28, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Oversee office operations, administrative tasks, and cross-functional coordination.
Mock Exam Coordinator at Inspirica Tutoring
February 1, 2014 - October 26, 2025
Coordinated mock exams; supported tutoring operations.
Mock Exam Coordinator at Unknown
February 1, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Coordinated mock exams; supported testing operations.
Office Manager at BUILT NY (SoHo/Midtown East, NYC)
February 1, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Office operations and administration.
Mock Exam Coordinator at Inspirica Tutoring
February 1, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Coordinated mock exams; supported tutoring operations and scheduling.
Office Manager at BUILT NY (SoHo/Midtown East, NYC)
February 1, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Overseen office operations, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
Operations at Ensemble Moto Perpetuo
December 31, 2013 - October 26, 2025
Strategized debut season programming; venue and grant research; oversaw intern research on contemporary music blogs; helped coordinate a Catskills retreat and a Fire Island chamber series.
Operations at Ensemble Moto Perpetuo
December 31, 2013 - October 9, 2025
Strategized debut season programming, venue and grant research; coordinated communications.
Operations at Ensemble Moto Perpetuo
January 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
Strategized debut season; managed intern research; coordinated retreat.
Operations at Ensemble Moto Perpetuo
January 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
Strategized debut season, programmed repertoire, and coordinated intern research.
Office Administrator at Inspirica Tutoring (Midtown West, NYC)
August 31, 2010 - October 9, 2025
General office administration; tutoring support and program coordination.
Office Administrator at Inspirica Tutoring (Midtown West, NYC)
August 1, 2010 - October 9, 2025
Office administration; tutoring coordination.
Office Administrator at Inspirica Tutoring (Midtown West, NYC)
August 1, 2010 - October 9, 2025
Managed tutoring operations and administrative tasks; served as Mock Exam Coordinator.
Director of Administration at League of Composers/ISCM and Look&Listen Festival
June 1, 2009 - October 26, 2025
Maintained budget for FY 2008-2009; handled communications with web/graphic designer, funding organizations, donors, venues, music publishers, board members, managers, and performers; drafted programs and grant applications; copyedited official documents.
Director of Administration at League of Composers/ISCM and Look&Listen Festival
January 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Budget management; liaised with donors and venues; drafted programs and grant materials.
Director of Administration at League of Composers/ISCM and Look&Listen Festival
January 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Managed budgets, communications with venues, donors, publishers, and performers; drafted programs and grant materials.
Director of Administration at League of Composers/ISCM and Look&Listen Festival
January 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Maintained budget, handled communications with donors, venues, publishers, and performers; drafted programs and grant applications.
Radio Show Host at WOBC
December 1, 2006 - October 26, 2025
Hosted fall 2006 radio show 'The Globalized Contemporary' on Friday mornings.

Education

Master of Music at Manhattan School of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Master of Music in Flute Performance at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BA in Chemistry and BM in Flute Performance at Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Private flute studies at CUPA-Paris, Université Paris IV (La Sorbonne & Michelet)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Master of Music at Manhattan School of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Master of Music in Flute Performance at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Private flute studies at CUPA-Paris, Université Paris IV (La Sorbonne & Michelet)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
BA in Chemistry and BM in Flute Performance at Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Master of Music at Manhattan School of Music (New York, NY)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Master of Music in Flute Performance at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music (Purchase, NY)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Private flute studies at CUPA-Paris, Université Paris IV
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
BA in Chemistry and BM in Flute Performance at Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music (Oberlin, OH)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Master of Music, Contemporary Flute Performance at Manhattan School of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Master of Music in Flute Performance at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Private flute studies at CUPA-Paris, Université Paris IV (La Sorbonne & Michelet)
March 1, 2007 - October 26, 2025
BA in Chemistry and BM in Flute Performance at Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Other