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Robert Meyer

Robert Meyer

Morrisville,NC

Summary

Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with charity events. Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams. Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Instructor/Coordinator

Give To Live Guitar Studios
05.2002 - Current
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals that include live performance, mentoring and community involvement.
  • Functioned as Event Coordinator.
  • Communicated student progress to parents and guardians via weekly and monthly reports.
  • Produced a series of benefit concerts that raised extensive donations with increased community involvement. These charities include ALS Society of NC, Michael Lynch Foundation, InterAct, Tri-Faith Food Pantry and Duke Children's Hospital.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improved student retention and with increased participation.
  • Performed concerts with my students at Walnut Creek, Koka Booth Amphitheater, The Ritz, Lincoln Theatre, Southland Ballroom, Durham Bulls Athletic Park and The Pour House.
  • Appeared in News and Observer, Carolina Today, Wake Weekly and WRAL.
  • Awarded Best of the Triangle Music Studio of the Year in 2003, 2004 and 2005. Awarded First Place Anti-Bullying Campaign Songwriting Contest.

Production Assistant/Stagehand

Cellar Door/ClearChannel/Live Nation
02.1992 - 09.2010
  • Completed wide range of tasks involved with Production, Catering, and Operations Departments at many venues across the Southeast.
  • Interacted positively with musicians and crew in venues or on tour.
  • Employed in every department at either Walnut Creek Amphitheater, Koka Booth Amphitheater or Virginia Beach Amphitheater.
  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
  • Operated sound, lighting and video equipment to use during production process.

Guitar Department Manager

Guitar Center/Mars Music/Music Loft/Sam Ash Music
09.1997 - 05.2006
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention and improve sales techniques.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency and promote inter-department sales.
  • Maintained elite individual sales numbers with record sales growth.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies.
  • Coordinated musical entertainment between the store and Walnut Creek Management for on-site music.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones. Managed over 25 employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.1992

Skills

  • Detailed Instruction
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Diverse Student Populations
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Lesson Scheduling
  • Public Speaking
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Curriculum Planning and Implementation

Timeline

Owner/Instructor/Coordinator

Give To Live Guitar Studios
05.2002 - Current

Guitar Department Manager

Guitar Center/Mars Music/Music Loft/Sam Ash Music
09.1997 - 05.2006

Production Assistant/Stagehand

Cellar Door/ClearChannel/Live Nation
02.1992 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Duquesne University

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