Benjamin Donovan
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Resourceful and talented professional with experience in many different roles and industries and a proven gift for connecting with people to share the things I'm passionate about.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Auditor
Optimus Risk Services
09.2016 - Current
- Collected and verified municipal payroll information for tax and insurance purposes.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in a 5th grade classroom
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment and increasing classroom participation.
- Helped to embed social studies instruction into English/Language Arts curriculum to cope with limited instruction time.
- Supported the teacher and the English-learning coach in giving specialized attention to English-language-learners, who made up more than half of the class, resulting in four students achieving full bilingualism by the end of the school year and permanently exiting the EL program.
Professional Musician
Self-employed
01.2013 - 10.2023
- Performed, wrote, and recorded country-western music.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Performed over 120 gigs per year.
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
- Hired, paid, and managed band members.
- Handled booking, promotion, and administrative tasks for a successful working band.
House Assistant
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepped the house areas of each of TPAC's three theaters for audience arrival.
- Set up and tore down for special events.
- Greeted and guided visiting student groups.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 08.2010 - 2012.12
Skills
Public speaking
Self-management
Outgoing and friendly
Languages
German
Very Good
Hobbies
- Voracious reader of history, both of the United States and the world.
- Avid hiker, backpacker, camper, and lover of the outdoors.
Timeline
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
10.2023 - 05.2024
House Assistant
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
03.2019 - 04.2020
Payroll Auditor
Optimus Risk Services
09.2016 - Current
Professional Musician
Self-employed
01.2013 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Vermont
08.2010 - 2012.12
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