Amy Rodgers Smith
Chagrin Falls
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience as General Manager at The American Pops Orchestra, excelling in project management and strategic planning. Proven track record in budget management and team leadership, successfully enhancing outreach initiatives and educational programming. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and mentoring staff to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The American Pops Orchestra
Washington
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed educational initiatives, managing outreach tours and virtual monthly programming for K-12 students and national collegiate competitions.
- Established and enforced operational policies, implementing disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Hired and managed staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings and conducted individual mentoring sessions to enhance performance.
- Developed strategic objectives with company owners, ensuring alignment and achievement.
- Led project teams, coordinating resources effectively throughout project lifecycles.
- Managed project scope, budget, and timelines to meet organizational goals.
- Identified and mitigated project risks, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
Owner
Music Therapy Melodies, LLC
Cleveland
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Operated music therapy private practice serving southeast Cleveland.
- Managed contracts with individuals, agencies, and organizations to establish service agreements.
- Coordinated client caseload while collaborating with healthcare professionals for integrated care.
- Scheduled sessions and travel for weekly and bi-weekly appointments efficiently.
- Conducted music therapy assessments, developed goal-oriented treatment plans, and documented progress.
- Designed tailored music therapy experiences to meet individual client needs.
- Oversaw financial management and legal compliance for practice operations.
Adjunct Professor
Wartburg College
Waverly
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
- Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
- Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
- Coordinated development of effective education programs through successful collaboration with colleagues and administrators.
- Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
Chair, Center for Music Therapy
The Cleveland Music School Settlement
Cleveland
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervise and direct all aspects of the Center's strategic vision, public visibility, and managerial operations
- Energize and execute all components of the organization's strategic plan that relate to music therapy
- Foster professional relationships with the Board, faculty, staff, parents, clients, partner organizations, foundations, government agencies, individual donors, and music therapy professional organizations
- Oversee best practices in hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising music therapists, interns, and practicum students while maximizing earned and contributed revenues
Co-Manager
St. Ursula Food Pantry & Baby/Toddler Outreach
Pursglove
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Serving clients by matching needs with provided goods/services
- Restructuring program operations
- Program accounting (QuickBooks)
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with program donors
Adjunct Professor of Music Therapy
West Virginia University, School of Music
Morgantown
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Supervising 4-6 students in community practicum assignments
- Co-leading weekly practicum course meetings
Music Therapist-Board Certified
Milestones & Music, LLC
Morgantown
06.2020 - 09.2021
- SEMTAP evaluations
- Administrative support
Director of Music Therapy
West Virginia University, School of Music
Morgantown
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Advised approximately 45 students in the music therapy program
- Taught all active music therapy courses (approximately 21 credit hours)
- Supervised 25 students in a variety of community practicum assignments
- Established, developed, and maintained community practicum sites
- Recruited and corresponded with prospective students and their families
- Served on School of Music committees
- Worked on research projects related to the music therapy field
- Established and maintained relationships with program donors
- Managed program budget
Assistant Professor of Music Therapy
West Virginia University, School of Medicine
Morgantown
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented clinical music therapy services in NICU/Pediatrics, Oncology, Behavioral Health, and Pain Clinic departments at WVU Hospitals: Ruby Memorial
- Designed and implemented AMTA National Roster Internship Program
- Supervised undergraduate clinical practicum student education
- Taught 'Clinical Foundations of Music Therapy' course
- Developed research for peer-reviewed publications
- Lectured and provided in-service education about music therapy
- Established and maintained relationships with program donors
- Managing program budget of approximately $25,000
- Designed and implemented Volunteer Musician Program at WVUMedicine's Ruby Memorial Hospital
Adjunct Professor of Music Therapy
West Virginia University, School of Music
Morgantown
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Co-Taught 'Clinical Foundations of Music Therapy', 'Music Therapy Interventions for Children', and 'Music Therapy Practicum' courses
- Supervised students in their community practicum assignments
- Established, developed, and maintained community practicum sites
- Recruited and corresponded with prospective students and their families
- Assisted the Director of Music Therapy in all other assigned tasks
Founder and Executive Director
On A Better Note Music Therapy, LLC
Morgantown
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Owned and operated music therapy private practice servicing north-central West Virginia
- Supervised music therapy employees and interns
- Managed contracts with individuals, agencies, facilities, organizations and companies
- Coordinated client caseload and co-treated in cooperation with other healthcare professionals
- Managed session and travel schedules for weekly and bi-weekly sessions
- Provided music therapy assessments, created specific, goal-oriented treatment plans, collected data, and documented progress in formal reports
- Designed and implemented music therapy experiences tailored to individual client needs
- Oversaw company finances and legal matters
Music Therapy Consultant & Lecturer
West Virginia University, School of Music
Morgantown
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Assisted in development and approval of the Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy (including but not limited to: curriculum development, course development, curriculum stewardship, presentations, and meetings)
- Co-chaired the search committee for Director of Music Therapy position
- Recruited and corresponded with future students and their families
- Taught 'Introduction to Music Therapy' course
Lead Teacher in 2-year-old classroom
Trinity MOPS Preschool
Alexandria
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Planned developmentally appropriate daily lessons
- Guided students through a daily schedule of activities
- Provided a safe and positive learning environment
- Communicated daily with parents re: child's day, learning objectives, and overall development
- Collaborated effectively with assistant teacher, fellow lead teachers, and director
Director of Music Therapy
Alvin Independent School District
Alvin
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Initiated and implemented music therapy program for 14 elementary and 8 secondary schools
- Provided individual, group, and consult music therapy services for students
- Designed, taught, and implemented creative individual and group music therapy experiences
- Participated in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
- Provided input regarding students' Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Provided assessments, re-evaluations, data, and progress reports
- Presented frequent workshops and in-service opportunities regarding multiple aspects of music therapy
- Managed multiple schedules for student, teacher, classroom, therapy, and administrative obligations
- Managed a budget for purchasing instruments, music, books, and other materials
- Provided homebound student services
- Provided in-home parent training
Owner and Provider
On A Better Note Music Therapy
Houston
03.2007 - 08.2010
- Owned and operated this private music therapy company
- Managed contracts with 4 school districts and 2 in-home therapy companies
- Coordinated a caseload of up to 41 clients per week
- Managed session and travel schedules for weekly and bi-weekly sessions
- Provided music therapy assessments, implemented treatment plans, documented progress reports, data, re-evaluations, and dismissals
- Designed and implemented music therapy experiences according to individual client needs
- Oversaw company spending for travel, instruments, music, materials, uniforms, etc
Education
Master of Music - Music Therapy
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO08-2016
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Ohio University
Athens, OH01-2007
Minor of Psychology -
Ohio University
Athens, OH01-2007
Skills
- Project management
- Operational policies
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Client relationship management
- Performance evaluation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
- Mentoring staff
Timeline
General Manager
The American Pops Orchestra
03.2024 - 03.2025
Adjunct Professor
Wartburg College
01.2023 - 05.2023
Owner
Music Therapy Melodies, LLC
05.2022 - 07.2024
Chair, Center for Music Therapy
The Cleveland Music School Settlement
09.2021 - 04.2022
Co-Manager
St. Ursula Food Pantry & Baby/Toddler Outreach
06.2021 - 09.2021
Adjunct Professor of Music Therapy
West Virginia University, School of Music
01.2021 - 09.2021
Music Therapist-Board Certified
Milestones & Music, LLC
06.2020 - 09.2021
Director of Music Therapy
West Virginia University, School of Music
09.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Professor of Music Therapy
West Virginia University, School of Medicine
12.2016 - 08.2018
Adjunct Professor of Music Therapy
West Virginia University, School of Music
01.2016 - 12.2016
Music Therapy Consultant & Lecturer
West Virginia University, School of Music
08.2013 - 08.2015
Founder and Executive Director
On A Better Note Music Therapy, LLC
06.2013 - 12.2016
Lead Teacher in 2-year-old classroom
Trinity MOPS Preschool
06.2012 - 05.2013
Director of Music Therapy
Alvin Independent School District
08.2010 - 08.2011
Owner and Provider
On A Better Note Music Therapy
03.2007 - 08.2010
Master of Music - Music Therapy
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Ohio University
Minor of Psychology -
Ohio University
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