Alvin Spratley III
Prince George,VA
Summary
I am a hard-working and driven individual who isn't afraid to face a challenge. I'm passionate about my work and I know how to get the job done. I am an open and honest person who doesn't believe in misleading people and tries to be fair in everything I do. I have strong work ethics. I am passionate about my work. I am ambitious and driven. I am results-oriented. I am able to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis. Creative. I use a creative approach to problem solve. Dependable. I am a dependable person who is great at time management. Energetic. I am always energetic and eager to learn new skills. Experienced with conducting and arranging musical pieces to enhance performances. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of musical theory and ensemble coordination to support directors effectively. Track record of fostering harmonious team environments and ensuring seamless musical execution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Spratley Method LLC.
02.2018 - Current
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Used business software packages to maintain files and administrative records.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Teach private Bass Guitar/Drums lessons for all students.
- Planned and organized concerts and programs for church.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Communicated with distributors and label representatives to obtain new music.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Expanded business into new markets, cond
- Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
- Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms.
Professional Musician
International
01.2008 - Current
- The World Games 2022
- The National Symphony Orchestra
- India Arie
- Dr. Henry Panion III
- Nord Keyboard Studio Sessions
- Micah Stampley
- Kierra Sheard-Jordan
- Troy Sneed
- Brent Jones
- Arkansas Mass Choir
- Kim Burrell
- Lin Rountree
- Julian Vaughn
- Chesley Green
- Athea Renee
- Jeff Bradshaw
- Many More....
- Performed as part of international tour with Sister Act group across all regions.
- Communicated with distributors and label representatives to obtain new music.
- Teach private Bass Guitar/Drum lessons for all students.
- Selected and arranged music for multiple holiday performances and special events.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Met with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.
- Planned and organized concerts and programs for church.
- Practiced 20 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
Music Director/ Musician/ Bassist/Drummer
The Saint Paul's Baptist Church
04.2004 - Current
- Maintenance on Equipment
- Coordinate Band Rehearsals
- Weekly Meetings/Planning
- Assisting Providing Song list with Minister of Music
- Engineering Weekly Studio Sessions
- Producing
- Accompanied morning worship services on Bassist as part of worship team.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Selected and arranged music
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
Assistant Musical Director
The Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prince George High School
Prince George, VA06.2004
Computer Engineering Technology
Rowanty Technical Center
20000 Rowanty Road, Carson VA, 2383006.2004
Associate of Arts - Audio Engineering
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL12.2005
Skills
- Team Development Communications Teamwork
- Producer
- Production Stem Creations Mixing and Mastering Sessions
- Live Arrangements
- Live Recording
- Event Shoots
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Song Composition
- Post-Production Editing
- Streaming Media
- Mixing and Mastering
- Music Mixing and Editing
- Live Sessions
- Studio Recordings
- Setting Up Microphones
- Systems Oversight
- Client Needs Assessment
- Sound Effects
- Special Effects
- Voice Recording
- Music Production
- Quality Standards
- Industrial Instrumentation
- Sound Equalizing
- Music Arrangements
- Engineering Team Support
- Speech and Music Recording
- Equipment Selection
- Active Learning
- Ear Works
- Live Programming
- Arranging Music
- Musical Composition
- Mixing Skills
- Special Events Performances
- Producing Shows
- Optimizing Sound
- Sound Mixing Expertise
- Supporting Artists
- Positive Interactions
- Coordinating Shows
- Musical Arrangements Understanding
- Logic Pro
- Computer Software
- Guitar Playing
- Rehearsal Preparation
- Content Editing
- Strategic Vision
- Special Performances
- Staff Meetings
- Project Requirements
- Church Programming
- String Instruments
- Rhythmic Foundations
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Digital Audio
- Arranging Spaces
- Sound Systems
- Committee Leadership
- Quality Assurance
Websites
Timeline
Assistant Musical Director
The Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
03.2022 - 12.2022
Owner
The Spratley Method LLC.
02.2018 - Current
Professional Musician
International
01.2008 - Current
Music Director/ Musician/ Bassist/Drummer
The Saint Paul's Baptist Church
04.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Prince George High School
Computer Engineering Technology
Rowanty Technical Center
Associate of Arts - Audio Engineering
Full Sail University
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