Iwona Gapinska
Harlow,Essex
Summary
Resilient professional with talent for quick decision-making and teamwork. Proficient in crisis management and communication, fostering collaboration in high-pressure environments. Committed to ensuring safety and achieving positive outcomes during emergency situations.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Emergency Response Specialist Carer
Care By Us Ltd
Bishop's Stortford , Hertfordshire
2018.04 - Current
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans to improve crisis management.
- Assimilated well into multidisciplinary teams, contributing positively towards team efforts.
- Deescalated tense situations by communicating calmly and clearly with victims and bystanders.
Singer, songwriter, recording artist
Nautilus Records
Austin, Texas
2014.05 - 2017.05
- Composed and recorded songs working for record label in USA.
- Wrote songs for my music albums, enhancing my repertoire.
- Improved vocal technique with regular singing lessons.
Singer, percormer, seamstress, designer
Different employers and customers in New York, Texas, USA
New York, Austin, Houston , NY, TX
2011.06 - 2013.12
- Demonstrated versatility in music styles, ensuring appeal to diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with musicians to create harmonious live performances.
- Worked for fashion salon as consultant, designer, seamstress, developing sewing and designing skills.
Support worker
Consensus Company
Bath, Bristol
2008.08 - 2008.12
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around home.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of client.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in clean, safe home environment.
Performing singer and band leader
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
At sea, Worldwide
2010.12 - 2011.05
- Promoted newly released songs on various platforms driving awareness and sales.
- Achieved vocal improvements by attending regular voice coaching sessions.
- Composed original songs which were well received by audiences.
Front singer, soloist in the band
Proship Agency Montreal
Cruise Lines "Princess Lines", Worldwide
2006.05 - 2006.08
- Recorded songs in professional studio environment for album releases.
- Mastered various vocal techniques, contributing to unique performance style.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines for recording sessions and performances.
Singer, actress
Theater of Entertainment in Chorzow, Poland
Chorzow, Slask
1993.09 - 1999.09
- Developed stage presence for impactful performances through rigorous rehearsals, working in many musicals, famous so as "Fieddler on the roof", "Cabaret", "Evita" and many more.
- Utilised emotional intelligence during live shows enhancing audience connection.
- Recorded songs in professional studio environment for album releases.
- Performed live sets for small-scale performances, celebrations and parties.
Soloist singer
Agapiou Agency,Adam Chlamda Agency,Krzysztof Swieciak Agency,Freddy for Music Agency,Spiros Agenc
Worldwide , Worldwide
2000.03 - 2011.02
- Practised daily to maintain vocal health and stamina.
- Expanded repertoire regularly, strengthening overall musical knowledge and ability.
- Incorporated personal experiences into songwriting, creating authentic compositions.
- Performed in pppular 5* hotels in Paphos, Cyprus, Limassol, Cyprus, in venues and open events of Poland, Germany, Switzerland, 5* Hotel in Egypt (Crowne Plaza) for different music impresarios and agencies.
Personal assistant
Ruth Arabella
Waukesha , WI
2017.08 - 2018.03
- Managed invoice processing tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Updated company database regularly to maintain accurate records.
- Liaised with clients and stakeholders for effective relationship management.
- Helping in big residence maintaining well-being of animals, planting and assuring good condition of flowers and plants.
Singer, songwriter, producer, publisher, activist
Self employed
Harlow and London, Essex
2018.05 - Current
- Established strong online presence via social media platforms to increase fan engagement.
- Collaborated with other musicians to create innovative sounds.
- Prepared promotional materials, boosting public awareness of my brand as an artist.
- Performed at numerous venues increasing exposure and fan base.
- Produced high-quality demo recordings to attract potential record labels attention.
- Recorded original tracks in a professional studio, gaining recording experience.
- Performed live sets for small-scale performances, celebrations and parties.
- Self-promoted on various social media platforms to raise awareness and gain greater audience.
- Composed and produced new music using Studio One Professional Producer.
- Performed giving her voice for the voiceless kids and animals to raise awareness and compassion.
Education
Numerous yearly trainings in the care work industry - Moving, handling, medication administration, safetyandmore
Care By Us Ltd
Bishop's Stortford 2026-04
Higher National Diploma - Clothing technology, sewing, design, production
Technikum Odzieżowe
Włocławek 1988-09
Skills
- Empowerment of others
- Patience under pressure
- Situational awareness
- Tactical planning
- Empathy and compassion
- Medical supply management
- Data recording
- Clear communication
- Patient assessment, building code familiarity
- Resilience under pressure
- Compassionate service
- Professional ethics
- Singing, public performance, songwriting
- Sewing, design
- Audio and video mixing, mastering, publishing
- Activism for voiceless
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
A1
Polish
Native
A1
Russian
Elementary (A2)
A1
Additional Information
Singing, songwriting, keyboard play, recording and producing music in audio and video, activism for children and animals rights, stylization, design.
Accomplishments
I received numerous compliments from the care sector, Service Uses, from the music industry agents and worldwide audiences (emails),
some letters of appreciation, nominations to responsible positions in care sector, and in the music industry.etc
Winning the 1st prize in the music competition of the students of Włocławek city in Poland.
Winning the first price for the best entertainment performance in Chełmno, Poland.
Winning the award in some drawing/painting competition in high school.
Laureate of the popular Polish TV show "Szansa na sukces".
Repeatedly honored to the final concerts of the jazz workshops in Puławy, Bydgoszcz, selected from the group of an appropriately 100 - 120 candidates to a selection of a 4 - 5 soloists of the music events (the selection made by the famous Polish and worldwide musicians, so as Susan Moninger, the teacher from Berkeley College of Music, USA, and others)
Certification
Certificates of Silva Mind Control study. 1st degree, 2nd Degree, Silva Ultra Seminar.
Certificates, some awards received during the work with vulnerable people, numerous trainings certified by Consensus Company, and Care By Us Ltd, City and County Healthcare Group.
Certificates/Diplomas received after my music courses, international jazz workshops in Puławy, Chodzież, Bydgoszcz, Poland, earlier the diplomas related to my vocal and piano performance, music and artistic activities in my young age.
Timeline
Singer, songwriter, producer, publisher, activist
Self employed
2018.05 - Current
Emergency Response Specialist Carer
Care By Us Ltd
2018.04 - Current
Personal assistant
Ruth Arabella
2017.08 - 2018.03
Singer, songwriter, recording artist
Nautilus Records
2014.05 - 2017.05
Singer, percormer, seamstress, designer
Different employers and customers in New York, Texas, USA
2011.06 - 2013.12
Performing singer and band leader
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
2010.12 - 2011.05
Support worker
Consensus Company
2008.08 - 2008.12
Front singer, soloist in the band
Proship Agency Montreal
2006.05 - 2006.08
Soloist singer
Agapiou Agency,Adam Chlamda Agency,Krzysztof Swieciak Agency,Freddy for Music Agency,Spiros Agenc
2000.03 - 2011.02
Singer, actress
Theater of Entertainment in Chorzow, Poland
1993.09 - 1999.09
Numerous yearly trainings in the care work industry - Moving, handling, medication administration, safetyandmore
Care By Us Ltd
Higher National Diploma - Clothing technology, sewing, design, production
Technikum Odzieżowe