Connor Zustiak
Festus,MO
Summary
Diligent and knowledgeable worker who can serve well in both leadership and subordinate positions. Well practiced at maintaining a calm demeanor during tense situations and resolving issues logically and objectively. Highly values fairness and prioritizes providing opportunities to others.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth and Adult Soccer Referee
City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation
Cape Girardeau, MO
08.2024 - Current
- Fostered respectful communication when possible between coaches, parents, and players.
- Acted with authority to handle tense situations and de-escalate arguments.
- Worked to prevent issues between adult competitors during matches.
Church Pianist
St. John Lutheran Church
Pocahontas, MO
01.2024 - Current
- Preemptively prepared music scores to best fit the skill level and preferences of the congregation's singers.
- Improvised various pieces during appropriate points of service.
- Accompanied congregational singing during services to enhance worship experience.
Freelance Piano Accompanist
Self Employed
Cape Girardeau, MO
01.2024 - Current
- Learned networking skills by contacting clients and finding work opportunities.
- Worked collaboratively with singers and instrumentalists in order to best fit my accompanying to their creative vision.
- Obtained time management capabilities by finding appropriate times to practice my clients' repertoire alongside other jobs, schoolwork, and responsibilities.
Volunteer Musical Worker
Festus Middle School
Festus, MO
12.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with new and lower performing singers in order to shape their voices individually and shape their performance.
- Learned classroom management skills while teaching music to large groups of middle school students after school.
- Learned how to create and enact informal lesson plans in order to achieve the results I was asked to achieve with students.
Youth Soccer Referee
Our Lady Catholic Church
Festus, MO
04.2017 - 11.2024
- Officiated youth soccer matches, ensuring adherence to rules and fair play.
- Communicated effectively with players, coaches, and parents to resolve conflicts.
- Enforced safety protocols to minimize injuries and promote player well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Vocal Music Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2027
Skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities
- Well practiced as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist
- Experienced leader in many environments
- Studious and well informed in a variety of areas
- Able to quickly adapt to new environments and systems
- Well versed in youth psychology and sociology and can apply this knowledge when teaching
Timeline
Youth and Adult Soccer Referee
City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation
08.2024 - Current
Church Pianist
St. John Lutheran Church
01.2024 - Current
Freelance Piano Accompanist
Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer Musical Worker
Festus Middle School
12.2021 - Current
Youth Soccer Referee
Our Lady Catholic Church
04.2017 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Vocal Music Education
Southeast Missouri State University