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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Director
Cultural Park Theatre
09.2022 - Current
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Evaluated musician performance regularly, offering guidance on areas requiring improvement or adjustment in technique or interpretation.
- Fostered a positive rehearsal environment, promoting open communication and constructive feedback among musicians.
Performing Arts Director
Cape Charter School Authority/Oasis Charter High
07.2018 - 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.
Adjunct Professor
South Florida State College
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Taught a introduction to music class (General music)
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Taught music history from the medieval era through more contemporary times, encompassing an overview of both instrumental and vocal.
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Chaperone and Educator at Carnegie Hall
Honor Performance Series/WorldStrides
06.2014 - 06.2018
- 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
07.1999 - 06.2018
- 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 holiday performances and special events.
Education
Doctorate of Musical Arts - Music Education
Boston University
05.2025
Master of Arts - Music Education
Boston University
05.2018
Master of Science - Guidance Counseling
University of West Alabama
05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Plymouth State University
05.1999
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Opera Trained Vocalist
- Music Theatre Trained Vocalist
- Concert Pianist/Accompanist
- Flutist
- Music Directed/Directed 60 productions
- Project Management
- Team Management
- People Management
Certification
- Music Education k-12, Florida Department of Education
- Guidance Counseling K-12, Florida Department of Education
- Drama 6-12, Florida Department of Education
Timeline
Music Director
Cultural Park Theatre
09.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
South Florida State College
08.2018 - 05.2021
Performing Arts Director
Cape Charter School Authority/Oasis Charter High
07.2018 - Current
Chaperone and Educator at Carnegie Hall
Honor Performance Series/WorldStrides
06.2014 - 06.2018
Chorus and Musical Director
Desoto County School District
07.1999 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Music Education
Boston University
Master of Science - Guidance Counseling
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Plymouth State University
- Music Education k-12, Florida Department of Education
- Guidance Counseling K-12, Florida Department of Education
- Drama 6-12, Florida Department of Education
Doctorate of Musical Arts - Music Education
Boston University
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