Andrew Josten
Eugene,OR
Summary
Professional academic advisor experienced delivering counseling and planning services to diverse student population. Proven ability to enhance student experiences and drive academic achievement and career readiness. Skilled in cultivating long-lasting relationships with students and staff, conflict resolution, and making data-informed decisions. Event planning and management, skilled in orchestrating engaging and memorable events. Adept at coordinating with campus partners, vendors, managing logistics, and maintaining timelines. Exceptional team collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving. Professional admissions experience in guiding prospective students, effectively communicating with diverse groups of students and parents, and assisting with application processes. Creative and interdisciplinary perspective that offers innovative thinking. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team and student success through hard work, attentiveness, and passion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Coordinator
Davidson Honors College
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Academic advisor to Honors students on course planning, coordinating experiential learning, capstone development, and campus resources.
- Instructor for Honors World Music (Spring 2025); designed new curriculum, collaborated with local musicians, and implemented an ungraded assessment system.
- Coordinated advising, recruitment, and program assessment with team for to improve services and student outcomes.
- Managed graduation audits and maintained communication with graduating students to ensure timely completion of requirements.
- Lead event coordinator for DHC events; collaborated with campus partners on logistics and support.
- Assistant Director of the Schwanke Honors Institute; ensured the safety of students, managed program logistics and schedule, and supervised Resident Program Assistants.
Film Composer
Stories For Action
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Composed, recorded, and produced original music for Life in the Land documentary series.
- Collaborated with director to develop memorable themes for storyline.
- Enhanced film scores by incorporating unique instrumentation and sound design techniques.
- Developed effective communication skills with filmmakers throughout the entire production process from concept to final delivery.
- Seamlessly blended electronic elements with orchestral arrangements for unique sonic textures in hybrid scores.
Delivery Driver & Brewer
Nourishing Cultures Kombucha & Fine Ferments
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Greeted customers, delivered packages and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries. Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Performed quick and efficient deliveries under highly flexible delivery schedule working with up to 10 accounts across town each day managing stock, cleanliness, and communication with clients.
- Increase public awareness of company substantially by providing service and product at farmers' markets and other community events.
- Answered customer questions regarding ingredients and health benefits of our product.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Music Theory Tutor
Study Jam
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Led group workshops and one-on-one tutoring sessions, effectively addressing diverse learning styles and abilities.
- After lull from COVID-19, helped increase awareness of Study Jam services and brought in more students for tutoring.
- Empowered students by guiding them to solve problems, identify lagging skills, and develop new approaches to problem-solving and content understanding.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and growth while reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective teaching strategies, resulting in consistent improvements across the program.
Composer & Production Assistant Intern
Stories For Action
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Aided director with shooting on-site interview for Life in the Land documentary series.
- Researched copyrights, royalties and other permission aspects for music, footage and images.
- Edited audio and video of interviews and created subtitles for four interviews in Life in the Land series.
- Learned basics of filmmaking, directing, camera operating, and editing using Adobe Premiere.
- Composed, recorded, and produced original music for Life in the Land.
Resident Assistant
University Of Montana Housing
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintain safety and campus policies for resident community.
- Operated main desk and after-hours duty phone distributing packages, room keys, and responded to resident phone calls assisting over 20 residents each day.
- Organized fun, educational, and social programs to engage residents each month while partnering with campus resources.
- Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Encouraged community atmosphere by implementing educational and social programs.
- Mediated and conflicts to achieve peaceful and fair resolutions.
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
Office Assistant & Stage Manager
University Of Montana School Of Music
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Operated front desk of main office and took payments, designed concert programs, handled room rentals, and assisted students and visitors.
- As stage manager, worked closely with student, faculty, and guest performers for recitals while operating music equipment, sound, and lights for stage design.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Managed calls, emails, and in-person visit from students, faculty, and community members.
Senior Sales Consultant, Fashion
Men's Wearhouse
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Coordinated sales presentations tailored specifically for individual clients' needs and preferences.
- Led the store closing process multiple times per week, including balancing and closing registers, submitting daily sales reports to regional management, and securing the store each night.
- Worked closely with wedding parties to coordinate custom, rental, and retail formal wear, maintaining accuracy and customer satisfaction through detailed planning and communication.
- Conducted proactive outreach to recent customers to confirm order details, share updates on tailoring, and maintain long-term relationships.
- Mentored junior sales consultants, providing training, guidance, and support for career growth to new employees, ensuring they understood sales procedures, product knowledge, and customer service standards.
- Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies achieving top sales performance on the team for two consecutive months, generating over $12,000 in weekly revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Composition
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.2022
High School Diploma -
Stevens High School
Rapid City, SD05.2018
Skills
- 3 year in academic advising for students across 70 majors and diverse backgrounds
- 4 years of experience in assisting with office administration
- High levels of student engagement in one-on-one interactions and group events
- Excellent team member and leader in diverse work environments
- Peer mentorship, support, and career development
- Excellent communication and empathetic connections
- Technology proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Zoom, Submittable, Navigate, and Canva
- Detail-oriented, sharp eye for completeness and comprehensiveness
- Positive and amicable attitude always ready to support, encourage, and learn from peers
- Flexible and adaptable to new environments and routines
- Strong organization and time management
Timeline
Film Composer
Stories For Action
01.2023 - 03.2023
Student Success Coordinator
Davidson Honors College
08.2022 - 08.2025
Composer & Production Assistant Intern
Stories For Action
09.2021 - 01.2022
Delivery Driver & Brewer
Nourishing Cultures Kombucha & Fine Ferments
05.2021 - 10.2022
Music Theory Tutor
Study Jam
09.2020 - 05.2022
Resident Assistant
University Of Montana Housing
07.2020 - 05.2021
Office Assistant & Stage Manager
University Of Montana School Of Music
08.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Sales Consultant, Fashion
Men's Wearhouse
09.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Music - Music Composition
The University of Montana
High School Diploma -
Stevens High School
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