Melody Librando
Dubai,UAE
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Singer/Vocalist (Band Musician)
Manila 21 club, Avenue Hotel
Dubai, UAE
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Memorized routines for professional performances.
- Attended rehearsals to perfect performances and develop advanced [Type] skills for live events.
- Took cues from music to adjust routine to rhythm.
- Ran weekly rehearsals with team members to teach dance techniques.
- Harmonised body movements with musical accompaniment rhythm.
- Maintained and improved skills through regular practice and performances.
- Choreographed and rehearsed new material for fresh and original performances.
Session singer
Intercontinental hotel lobby lounge
Tangshan, China
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Performed live sets for small-scale performances, celebrations and parties.
- Recorded a professional studio demo to help promote band and increase bookings.
Lead singer
Hard Rock Cafe, Chez jefke Craftbeers and fries
Shanghai, China
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Confidently set up and operated own audio equipment to provide solo performances.
- Maintained and improved skills through regular practice and performances.
- Performed live sets for small-scale performances, celebrations and parties.
Hostess
Cassado billiard bar
General Santos City, Philippines
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Greeted and directed visitors, creating positive and welcoming first impression.
- Answered phone calls and inquiries, providing information and assistance to callers.
- Answered phone calls and scheduled reservations for guests.
- Managed reservations and walk-in guests, optimising restaurant capacity.
- Provided guests with menus and recommended specials.
Barista
Coffee Amegu
General Santos City, Philippines
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed peak cafe hours effectively, creating and delivering drinks swiftly to maintain efficient service.
- Warmly greeted and served customers, promptly processing payments to minimise wait times.
Freelance musician
Bars, Parties and Events
Metro Manila, Philippines
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Developed strong relationships with other artists as well as fans.
- Improvised performances that retained sensitivity to intended overall musical direction.
- Covered varied musical repertoire, keeping familiarity with diverse range of musical genres.
- Attended rehearsals and performed stage planning for [Type] performances.
- Communicated with clients to address requirements and negotiate fees.
- Maintained and improved skills through regular practice and performances.
Counter cashier
Pescarich Cafeteria
General Santos City, Philippines
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Performed accurate cash counts at store opening and closing.
Session singer
Rainbow pub
Tianjin, China
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Managed other musicians in rehearsals, performances and other musical activities.
- Maintained and improved skills through regular practice and performances.
Singer
Thai Club
Kuala lumpur, Malaysia
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed other musicians in rehearsals, performances and other musical activities.
- Maintained and improved skills through regular practice and performances.
- Kept up to date with recent music trends for insight into writing new music.
- Maintained equipment, costumes and props to ensure good condition.
Singer-Dancer
Uncle chilli's Hilton Petaling Jaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
07.2011 - 03.2012
- Transfixed audiences using commanding stage presence.
- Attended daily rehearsals to perfect dance routines and movements in multiple roles.
- Chose musical accompaniments suitable for various dance routines.
- Took cues from music to adjust routine to rhythm.
Singer-Dancer
Waves fun pub, Parkcity Hotel
Bintulu Sarawak, Malaysia
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Attended daily rehearsals to perfect dance routines and movements in multiple roles.
- Chose musical accompaniments suitable for various dance routines.
- Identified and studied emerging dance genres to modify routines.
- Took cues from music to adjust routine to rhythm.
- Harmonised body movements with musical accompaniment rhythm.
Singer-Dancer
Metro Manila Fil Night Club, Grand Central hotel
Dubai, UAE
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Attended daily rehearsals to perfect dance routines and movements in multiple roles.
- Captivated audiences through interactive and showstopping performances.
- Ran weekly rehearsals with team members to teach dance techniques.
- Identified and studied emerging dance genres to modify routines.
- Conducted and documented research on different dance styles and techniques to develop new choreography movements.
- Took cues from music to adjust routine to rhythm.
- Harmonised body movements with musical accompaniment rhythm.
Singer-Dancer
Bubbles Bar, Dubai Grand
Dubai, UAE
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Chose musical accompaniments suitable for various dance routines.
- Ran weekly rehearsals with team members to teach dance techniques.
- Identified and studied emerging dance genres to modify routines.
- Conducted and documented research on different dance styles and techniques to develop new choreography movements.
Singer
Cheer's Pub, Al Ain Palace Hotel
Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed other musicians in rehearsals, performances and other musical activities.
- Learned a broad musical repertoire to suit diverse bookings.
- Maintained and improved skills through regular practice and performances.
- Optimised guest experience, engaging with audience to bolster stage presence.
- Maintained equipment, costumes and props to ensure good condition.
Singer
Metro Manila Fil Night Club, Grandmoov Hotel
Dubai, UAE
03.2007 - 06.2007
- Acquired new performance skills to broaden and diversify live music act.
- Managed other musicians in rehearsals, performances and other musical activities.
- Learned a broad musical repertoire to suit diverse bookings.
- Optimised guest experience, engaging with audience to bolster stage presence.
Club hostess
Cassado billiard bar Royal Hotel
General Santos City, Philippines
07.2005 - 09.2005
- Updated menus with seasonal offerings and promotional specials.
- Monitored restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow.
- Communicated with staff members to facilitate special requests.
Timeline
Singer/Vocalist (Band Musician) - Manila 21 club, Avenue Hotel
02.2023 - 02.2024
Session singer - Intercontinental hotel lobby lounge
10.2018 - 12.2018
Lead singer - Hard Rock Cafe, Chez jefke Craftbeers and fries
01.2018 - 11.2018
Hostess - Cassado billiard bar
04.2017 - 08.2017
Barista - Coffee Amegu
10.2016 - 12.2016
Counter cashier - Pescarich Cafeteria
10.2015 - 12.2015
Freelance musician - Bars, Parties and Events
01.2015 - 11.2016
Session singer - Rainbow pub
04.2014 - 10.2015
Singer - Thai Club
05.2012 - 03.2013
Singer-Dancer - Uncle chilli's Hilton Petaling Jaya
07.2011 - 03.2012
Singer-Dancer - Waves fun pub, Parkcity Hotel
11.2010 - 06.2011
Singer-Dancer - Metro Manila Fil Night Club, Grand Central hotel
01.2010 - 09.2010
Singer-Dancer - Bubbles Bar, Dubai Grand
04.2009 - 04.2010
Singer - Cheer's Pub, Al Ain Palace Hotel
03.2008 - 01.2009
Singer - Metro Manila Fil Night Club, Grandmoov Hotel
03.2007 - 06.2007
Club hostess - Cassado billiard bar Royal Hotel
07.2005 - 09.2005