Colin Campbell
Laredo,TX
Summary
Multi-skilled music professional, international music education specialist and performing artist activities spanning three continents: Africa, Europe, and U.S.A. Skilled in financial administration and interpersonal communication, Motivated teams to achieve excellence, demonstrating adaptability and a visionary approach to overcoming challenges.
Personable and driven, with natural ability to lead and inspire. Possesses deep understanding of organizational management and strategic planning, coupled with strong decision-making and communication skills.
Excellence driven and forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking, focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Chair: Department of Fine & Performing Art
Texas A&M International University
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained an active concertizing (piano and organ) and composition agenda.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities, connecting art, music, dance and theater with the community.
- Planned and oversaw monthly meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
- Maintained meticulous records of meetings, decisions, and action items to ensure accountability and follow-through.
- Represented the organization at public events, advocating for its mission and values in the community.
- Developed long-term strategic plans to guide departmental growth and success.
- Advanced organization's mission by facilitating partnerships with local businesses and community leaders.
- Enhanced visibility and impact within community through targeted public relations initiatives.
- Fostered collaboration across departments to streamline project implementation and enhance outcomes.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous innovative learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through novel adjustments.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry faculty/staff and students.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Associate Professor of Music
Texas A&M International University
09.2019 - Current
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and academic goals.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students' educational experience while also promoting community involvement.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
- Developed students' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest research and trends in education.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
- Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
- Mentored new faculty members, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Utilized various assessment tools to regularly evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Served students, clients and programs through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.
- Championed the use of technology in the classroom as an effective tool for enhancing student learning experiences across all subjects areas.
- Proctored mid-term and final examinations, assisting students with assignment comprehension and monitoring for indications of cheating.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting lessons and providing individualized instruction to meet their unique needs.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Improved student retention rates by providing timely feedback, tailored support services, and close monitoring of progress throughout the semester.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Worked with Office of Assessment to assess and evaluate courses and programs in music.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Developed diversified course curriculum in music theory and keyboard performance to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Assistant Professor and University Organist
Texas A&M International University
09.2013 - 08.2019
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Strengthened relationships with colleagues by participating in collaborative projects and research endeavors.
- Expanded course offerings within the department by developing an organ and a harpsichord program as part of the music curriculum.
- Built community awareness of the organ and educated audiences in the vast repertory.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members.
- Enhanced worship services by skillfully playing the organ for various congregations and events.
- Volunteered as an accompanist for community events, fostering goodwill and engagement within local neighborhoods.
- Mentored aspiring organists through private lessons and guidance, contributing to the growth of future musicians.
- Contributed an original composition as a feature work for a special PBS documentary program "Rhapsody on the Rio Grande: A Confluence of Culture".
- Learned performance pieces thoroughly to provide best possible accompaniment.
- Developed a repertoire of diverse musical styles, catering to different denominational preferences and traditions.
- Performed chamber music as collaborative pianist with music faculty.
- Composed and arranged music for live performances in the US and abroad.
- Named composer in residence of the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra from 2014 - 2020.
Education
Ph.D. - Music
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa05.2013
Master of Music - Performing Arts
University of Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Univ)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa04.1995
Bachelor's of Music - Performing Arts
University of Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Uni)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa04.1993
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Innovative and visionary
- Industry expertise
- Interpersonal skills
- Management team leadership
- Planning and coordination
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Consulting
- Professionalism
- Complex Problem-solving
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Talent acquisition
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Interim Chair: Department of Fine & Performing Art
Texas A&M International University
06.2023 - Current
Associate Professor of Music
Texas A&M International University
09.2019 - Current
Assistant Professor and University Organist
Texas A&M International University
09.2013 - 08.2019
Ph.D. - Music
North-West University
Master of Music - Performing Arts
University of Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Univ)
Bachelor's of Music - Performing Arts
University of Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Uni)
Similar Profiles
Isabel ReyesIsabel Reyes
Work Study Student at Texas A&M International UniversityWork Study Student at Texas A&M International University
Kristina EscamillaKristina Escamilla
Student Worker at Texas A&M International UniversityStudent Worker at Texas A&M International University
San Juanita VelaSan Juanita Vela
Registered Nurse at Texas A&M International UniversityRegistered Nurse at Texas A&M International University