Awards:

- 1997 Songwriter's Guild of America's President's Award
- 1998 Abe Olman Award for Excellence in Songwriting
- Honorable mentions in Unisong, Billboard Song Contest and Song Spree International Songwriting Competitions
Performances:

- Featured performer in songwriter's circles presented by the Songwriter's Guild of America, NARAS, BMI and World Hunger Year. Featured on "13 Stories Over Times Square," a compilation CD released by the Songwriter's Guild
 
- Performed at 1997 Audio Engineering Society convention as part of songwriter's showcase series presented by the Songwriter's Guild of America
 
- Extensive performing experience with bands and solo in venues throughout NYC including The Beacon Theater, Irving Plaza, The Knitting Factory, Symphony Space, Bitter End and CBGB
 
- Member of a synthesizer ensemble led by composer Wendy Carlos as part of "Bach at the Beacon," a program featuring unconventional performances of Bach's music (also worked as assistant to Ms. Carlos on the score for independent film "Woundings")
Theater Credits:

- Musical Director for Off-Broadway hit "Tony 'n Tina's Wedding"

- Musical director for cabaret shows at Don't Tell Mama, Rose's Turn, Judy's Chelsea and the Duplex.

- Assistant Musical director for the Musical "Memphis" written by David Bryan (Bon Jovi) and Joe DiPietro ("I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change") at Mountainview Center For The Performing Arts, Mountainview, CA
Professional Affiliations:

- NARAS, BMI, Women In Music, AFM Local 802, Songwriter's Guild of America
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