Carrie Guffy
Arcadia,FL
Summary
Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Engaging students in the arts and fostering their continued love of all things music.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Performing Arts Director
Cape Charter School Authority/Oasis Charter High
2018.07 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Build choral and theatre program from scratch
- Maintain membership with Florida Vocal Association and International Thespian Society
- Teach students appropriate chosen repertoire for concerts and special events.
- Choose three theatrical productions each year.
Chaperone and Educator at Carnegie Hall
Honor Performance Series/WorldStrides
2014.06 - 2018.06
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Worked with world renowned conductors to enhance the educational experience.
- Maintained high level of education with colleagues supervising 500 participants in honors choirs performing at Carnegie Hall
Chorus and Musical Director
Desoto County School District
1999.07 - 2018.06
- Enhanced musical performances by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to performers.
- Collaborated with choreographers and stage directors to ensure seamless integration of music and movement in productions.
- Cultivated a positive working environment within ensembles by promoting open communication amongst all members.
- Mentored up-and-coming musicians through fostering their growth as artists and performers
- Fostered a strong sense of community within the ensemble, organizing social events and team-building activities to promote camaraderie.
- Increased ensemble proficiency by implementing rigorous audition processes for potential members.
- Spearheaded fundraising campaigns to support the development of new musical projects and initiatives.
- Secured performance venues well in advance, ensuring adequate preparation time for musicians and technical staff alike.
- Organized performance schedules strategically, maximizing exposure opportunities for ensembles and individual musicians.
- Selected appropriate repertoire for ensembles, considering the skill level of musicians and the overall vision for performances.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
Education
Doctorate of Musical Arts - Music Education
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2025
Master of Arts - Music Education
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2018
Master of Science - Guidance Counseling
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05.1999
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Opera Trained Vocalist
- Music Theatre Trained Vocalist
- Concert Pianist/Accompanist
- Flutist
- Music Directed/Directed 50+ productions
- Project Management
- Team Management
- People Management
Timeline
Performing Arts Director
Cape Charter School Authority/Oasis Charter High
2018.07 - Current
Chaperone and Educator at Carnegie Hall
Honor Performance Series/WorldStrides
2014.06 - 2018.06
Chorus and Musical Director
Desoto County School District
1999.07 - 2018.06
Doctorate of Musical Arts - Music Education
Boston University
Master of Arts - Music Education
Boston University
Master of Science - Guidance Counseling
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Plymouth State University
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