Morris Germansky
131 River Bend Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Mobile Phone: (973) 738-6137 E-Mail: msg@brandeis.edu
OBJECTIVE
Entry-level employment in an academic research environment aimed at acquiring and honing communication and
research skills, and gaining experience in my fields of study. Money earned will be applied to continuing my
college education.
EDUCATION
Brandeis University
2011–2015
Dean’s List since Spring 2012 and a 3.59 GPA.
Presently a junior, double-majoring in History, Language and Linguistics with an Anthropology minor
Governor Livingston High School
2007–2011
Graduated with a 4.1 GPA (Advanced Placement weighted).
AP courses: Spanish, U.S. History, European History, Micro and Macro Economics, English Literature
Active member of award-winning Highlander Marching Band for four years, promoted to Section Leader of Upper
Woodwinds and Pipe Major of Bagpipes. See http://highlanderband.org
EXPERIENCE
Lab Assistant at The Polinsky Language Sciences Lab, Harvard University
2013—Present
Transcribe, translate, and encode Spanish language data for heritage language research
Upperclassmen Buddy at Brandeis University Gateway Scholars Program
2013—Present
Individual social contact for international student to accustom to American university life and practice English skills
Team Member at Pet Supplies Plus
Summer 2013
Work register, care for animals (various rodents, ferrets, fish, &c.), stock, and customer service in a retail environment
Note Taker for Brandeis University
Spring 2013
Official Note Taker for HIST 61A: Cultures in Conflict since 1300, taught by Professor Jankowski
Bagpiper Musician For Hire/Bagpipe Tutor
2008–Present
Self-employed musician for hire and instructor of the great highland bagpipes
Individualize and coordinate musical events regarding scheduling, logistics, and musical selections
Highlight of recent events: The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Gala at the Pierre Hotel, NY for HRH
Prince Edward (2011), VT Physician Assistant Conference, Stowe, VT (2012), American Academy of Physician
Assistant National Conference in Toronto (2012), Drew University Commencement (2012), and Tartan Day on
Ellis Island (2009 to 2011). See separate Music Performance List and http://germansky.org/morris/bagpipes
Music Instructor/Pipe Sergeant: Rampant Lion Pipe Band
2008–Present
Volunteer musical instructor to lead small group bagpipe instruction sessions in the Rampant Lion Pipe Band
(http://RLPB.org), Basking Ridge, NJ
Our pipe band competes in EUSPBA sanctioned competitions, town events, parades, black tie galas, and performs
at various other musical engagements.
Spring 2014
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Led this band as Pipe Sergeant to an award-winning season with elevation to Eastern United States Pipe Band
Association (EUSPBA) Grade 4 in only two seasons.
SKILLS
Conversational Spanish, transcribing and translating Spanish language data, experience with foreign ESL
students, leadership and teaching skills as marching band section leader and Pipe Major in high school and Pipe
Sergeant (Bagpipes) in community pipe band as well as bagpipe tutor, multi-tasking gained from setting up and
tuning competing musical ensembles, calmness under pressure gained from solo and group musical competition,
ethics, strong writing skills (achieved grade A in UWS course), skill with numbers.