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Carson Smisek

Orlando,FL

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Coffee & Education

KOS Coffee
Orlando, FL
12.2024 - Current
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance brand positioning and market penetration.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies that improved workflow efficiency across all locations.
  • Directed training programs for staff, improving service quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Mentored department heads, fostering leadership skills and promoting a collaborative culture.

Consultant, Instructor, Personal Assistant

P.E.C. (Professional Education Consultant)
01.2021 - Current
  • Designed and implemented curriculum for high-profile clients.
  • Managed a demanding travel schedule and adapted to diverse circumstances.

Instructor

Selah School
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Taught trumpet, music fundamentals, theory, mathematics, and strength & conditioning.
  • Developed customized curriculum based on individual and group learning needs.

Music Adjunct & Substitute Teacher

Episcopal School of Jacksonville
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Specialized in teaching trumpet and music fundamentals to middle and high school students.
  • Served as a substitute teacher and proxy for state testing.

Ensemble Assistant

University of North Florida
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Led peers in sectionals, organized music, coordinated events across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida while being a full-time student.

Education

B.A. - Jazz Studies

University of North Florida
01-2019

Skills

  • Create engaging learning experiences
  • Tailor activities to students learning styles
  • Adaptable
  • Music performance and instruction (instrumental)
  • Collaborative
  • Confident International traveler
  • Creative
  • Organized
  • Composed under pressure
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Strategic planning
  • Creativity and innovation

Timeline

Director of Coffee & Education

KOS Coffee
12.2024 - Current

Consultant, Instructor, Personal Assistant

P.E.C. (Professional Education Consultant)
01.2021 - Current

Instructor

Selah School
01.2020 - 01.2024

Music Adjunct & Substitute Teacher

Episcopal School of Jacksonville
01.2018 - 01.2020

Ensemble Assistant

University of North Florida
01.2014 - 01.2019

B.A. - Jazz Studies

University of North Florida
Carson Smisek