RALPHIE ALESI
Middletown
Summary
Gifted Singer with experience and success in performing songs with grace and artistry. Talented in employing wide vocal range while singing with excellent dynamics in various styles and genres. Accomplished in maintaining self-confidence when delivering solo performances in front of large audiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Disc Jockey/Karaoke Host
All Star Entertainment
06.2017 - Current
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
- Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for wedding, bar mitzvah or other events.
- Adjusted music plans based on crowd preferences and mood.
- Worked with clients to determine requirements for each party or event.
- Entertained guests with music matching desired genres and tempo.
Server
Big Fish Grille
06.2023 - Current
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bartender
Klondike Kates
09.2021 - Current
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Busser/Barback/Server
Chesapeake Inn Restaurant
05.2020 - Current
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
Vocalist
Creshendo Acapella
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Performed live or virtually for an audience, delivering engaging musical performances without instrumental accompaniment
- Memorized and executed musical pieces and routines for each performance
- Committed to regular practice, rehearsing three days a week throughout the school year to ensure high-quality
Performer
Street Lamp Productions
05.2016 - 2019
- Shrek the Musical-Papa Ogre/Big Bad Wolf-10th grade
- Edge Cabaret-11th grade
Performer
Middletown High School
05.2017
- Leading Performance (Justin) in a 15 minute musical –(21 Chump Street)- this was for a fellow student's senior project -11th grade
Performer
Middletown High School
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Advanced Choir -10th & 11th grade
- MHS Choir Coffee House-solo- 11th grade
- Performed at Carnegie Hall at the New York Invitational Music Festival with the Advanced Choir-presented with a Gold award-11th grade
- Participated in Gospel Choir-11th grade
- Participated in an A Cappella group, Meraki-11th grade
- Spring Musical-Shrek-part of the ensemble cast.-11th grade
Performer
Realize Studios
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Recorded songs with TruVoX at Dark Horse Recording studio in Franklin, TN.
- Recorded songs with TruVoX at Academy for Media Production & Production Studio in Gettysburg, PA.
- Performed at Hershey park with TruVoX
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-2024
High School Diploma -
*Middletown High School
Middletown, DE05-2019
Skills
- Vocal range
- Recording techniques
- Live performance
- Harmony singing
- Emotional expression
- Lyric writing
- Songwriting
- Vocal control
- Stamina
- Confidence
- Stage presence
- Solo performances
- Theatre performances
- Acappella singing
- Recording sessions
- Studio recordings
- Song arrangement
- Melody creation
Former Talent Manager
Viola Staravoj, 609-234-9944
Television
- Do No Harm, TV Series Episodes, Featured, NBC Television
Live Performances
- Miss New Jersey United States Singing Performance/Escort, Ocean City, NJ, Music Pier Pageant
- Fashion On Main Singing Performance, Middletown, DE, Everett Theatre
- Ronald McDonald House Singing Performance, Wilmington, DE
- Sea Isle City's Got Talent Singing Performance, Sea Isle City, NJ, Excursion Park
- Easter Seals Singing Performance, New Castle, DE
- Easter Seals Singing Performance, Newark, DE
Theatre
- You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown, Garfield Center for the Arts
- Into The Woods, Jack, Premier Centre for the Arts
- Willy Wonka Jr., Charlie Bucket, Premier Centre for the Arts
- 13 The Musical, Malcolm/Eddie, Jennersville Theatre Co.YMCA/Premier Centre for the Arts
Commercials
- Google Event Conference Video, Voice Over, Google Studios
- Cognizant Business & Technology Service, Voice Over, Janet Eisenberg
- Knoebels Radio, Voice Over, Baker Sound Studios
- Utz Snacks Radio, Voice Over, Baker Sound Studios
- Radio Shack Commercial- Tech the Halls, Principal, Grey Advertising Inc.
- Flips Headphones Natural Reaction, Teen, The Unreal Agency
- CBS School Closing, School Kid, CBS Television
- Wickline Casting's Film & TV Camps, Student, CBS Television
Training
- Paul Lewis, acting/voice/performance coach
- Donald McKenna, acting coach
- Donna Marazzo, acting coach
- Actor's Technique New York, Acting & Industry Workshop
- VS Talent Group, Todd Etelson Teen Acting Workshop
- Wickline Casting, Vince Valentine
- Kids Audition Technique, Auditioning for Kids & Teens
- Wickline Casting, Dawne Seifert
Timeline
Server
Big Fish Grille
06.2023 - Current
Bartender
Klondike Kates
09.2021 - Current
Busser/Barback/Server
Chesapeake Inn Restaurant
05.2020 - Current
Vocalist
Creshendo Acapella
01.2019 - 01.2023
Disc Jockey/Karaoke Host
All Star Entertainment
06.2017 - Current
Performer
Middletown High School
05.2017
Performer
Middletown High School
08.2016 - 01.2018
Performer
Street Lamp Productions
05.2016 - 2019
Performer
Realize Studios
06.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Delaware
High School Diploma -
*Middletown High School
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