Dan Brandt
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Seasoned professional specializing in managing multiple complex and concurrent multi-stakeholder initiatives. Accustomed to both working in teams and taking initiative to manage the comprehensive coordination for all aspects of mission critical projects. Strengths include collaborative and diverse communication styles, excellent oral and written communication skills, and effective and demonstrated negotiation skills.
Relationship manager experienced with interacting effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel in the context of strong commitment to continually learning and championing new ways to fulfill the mission. Adept at prioritizing, organizing, and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment under strict deadlines and changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to assemble and work within teams that flourish in stressful and ambiguous environments. Well adapted to adjusting interactions with individuals and groups to optimize rapport with national and international visitors and colleagues across a broad range of experience and accomplishment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Protocol Officer
Sandia National Laboratories
10.2022 - Current
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality when dealing with matters of national importance.
- Establish expanding expertise with Sandia Mission Portfolios including ND, IDD, and their interdependent relationships.
- Attended Joint Working Group 46 2024 Historian's Symposium. This year's symposium included UK presenters Richard Moore and Garry George.
- Committed to relationship building throughout Sandia and NNSA offices in New Mexico, California, and Washington D.C.
- Provide prepared and Ad-Hoc training and consultation to Sandia Leadership and stakeholders.
- Managed logistics for international delegations.
- Ensured protocol compliance during official events, maintaining a professional atmosphere conducive to successful discussions.
- Contributed to development of strategic plans through thorough analysis of current trends in international diplomacy and protocol management.
- Collaborated closely with security personnel to ensure safety of all guests at official events.
- Resolved conflicts diplomatically within protocol teams or between other stakeholders.
- Conducted evaluations to determine areas for improvement, leading to more efficient and successful future engagements.
- Winner of 2024 Employee Recognition Award for my role as Lead Protocol Officer facilitating the Emergency Operations Center 2023 Ribbon Cutting.
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Sotheby's International Realty
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Established and developed real estate agency, driving recruitment and operational growth. Developed custom website and implemented Search Engine Optimization. (SEO)
- Conducted research and contributed to property and market analysis to identify as thought leader and increase production. Collaborated with and gathered local expertise from market experts in exchange for insight from my pacific northwest market expertise.
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Windermere Real Estate Vashon/Maury Islands
10.2015 - 07.2021
- Self-starter with ability to operate with minimal direction in ambiguous environments. Identified and retained repeat customers through clear presentation of value and consistent follow through. Lead Strategic project manager for multiple sensitive transactions. Responsible for leading day to day tasks involving facilitating and negotiating favorable outcomes with multiple stakeholders including principles, brokers, legal, title owners, title officers, lenders, and other industry professionals. Project completion consistently achieved under budget due to application of comprehensive bid request and follow through rubric.
- Recognized as highly proficient in simultaneously coordinating multiple complex transactions while managing communication with multiple stakeholders. Successfully coordinated same day closings of three sets of Contingent and lockstep contracts (wherein both transactions had to close in order for either to close).
- Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership. Multitasking and careful attention to timely communication and detail results in 100% closing rate on dozens of residential transactions. Planned, coordinated, facilitated, and participated in meetings between key stakeholders in developing mission objectives and at times managing actionable items requiring lockstep processes for closure.
- Effective and demonstrated negotiation skills. In a property boundary transaction, multiple stakeholders included the property owner (my principle) along with multiple neighbors who stood to lose significant and substantial portions of their properties. Also involved were land use legal professionals representing both sides, my real estate brokerage owners, my supervisory Designated Broker, title officers, and the adjacent landowners with whom the dispute was associated. I was responsible for facilitating and negotiating a very favorable outcome that allowed my principle and neighbors to successfully retain their properties via boundary line adjustment. I negotiated this outcome in exchange for a monetary amount of $6,000 (payable to the adjacent landowners from my principle and neighbors) that was a small fraction of the initial and confidential budget of $50,000 disclosed to me for the project.
- Effectively prioritized, organized, and executed tasks in a high pressure environment under strict deadlines and changing priorities. Transactional tempo averaging 8-12 overlapping projects requiring multitasking and adaptability per year.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels if internal and external personnel, including ability to build effective working relationships. I represented a residential seller who was compromised by mental illness, notably by creating and nurturing a partnership with a sibling of my principal. Together we built an effective rapport with the seller despite their lack of executive function. Property in serious disrepair with decades of deferred maintenance, well non-functional, substantial detritus throughout grounds and within structures. Need for landscaping work and deep cleaning was critical. Utilizing the comprehensive network of relationships with professionals I had developed throughout the industry, I contacted and negotiated with multiple providers on a limited timeline to assess, service, and restore all crucial aspects of the property, researched status of critical utilities, and worked with title officers to ensure that any issues with title were resolved before getting under contract. I invited the Designated Broker of my real estate brokerage to observe property at project initiation and was later commended by Designated Broker for the unusual success and timeliness of my project management. Thanks to careful attention to detail on requesting and receiving bids, I completed all necessary work while coming in under the budget established by the sibling of my principal. Although this was a particularly demanding transaction, most of my transactions have included some degree of the above challenges.
- Sold high volume of properties in short time-frames to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue. Recognized as most successful first year agent on Vashon/Maury Island.
- Generated lists of properties for sale, locations, descriptions and available financing options. Assisted clients in financial planning for purchase. Advised clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction. Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.
- Strong understanding of MS office software, contractual programs such as Docusign, Transaction Desk, and PDF Expert.
Vashon Opera & Chorale Associate Concertmaster
Vashon Opera & Chorale
09.2015 - 05.2021
- Extensive experience planning and coordinating meetings, rehearsals and events and being held accountable for results. Analyze musical scores and parts, mark orchestral parts with pertinent performance information. Provide professional and musical direction through example and demonstration.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Orchestra Director and Violin/Viola Faculty Member
Colorado State University
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Received commendation for outstanding mentorship and direction of my orchestral students at the 2014 Colorado Music Educators Association conference in Colorado Springs.
- Co-Director of Southern Colorado Honor String Orchestra and Choral Festival, a performance and recruitment opportunity attracting high school string instrumentalists and vocalists to rehearse and perform. Mentorship and relationship building skills with multiple stakeholders caused attendance at this annual multiday event to quadruple during my tenure. My choral director partner and I facilitated all details and logistics for these events, consistently ensuring a highly satisfied constituency of students, teachers, and community members. We arranged for all necessary services and consistently came in under budget such that there were substantial excess funds in the operating account.
- Coached, mentored, and directed ensembles in performance.
- Founding member faculty piano trio. Concerts and masterclasses throughout Colorado and New Mexico.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
Concertmaster (1st Violinist and Leader)
Pueblo Symphony Orchestra
09.2010 - 05.2015
- Represented the Symphony Association at formal events, drawing on decades of expertise generated via interfacing with a highly skilled, accomplished, and international population of donors. Adept at soliciting substantial donations from prominent members of the community by establishing a rapport and leading donors to a concrete vision of how their funds will positively impact the organization and the community.
- Extensive experience planning and coordinating meetings, rehearsals and events and being held accountable for results. Analyzed musical scores and parts, marked orchestral parts with pertinent performance information. Provided professional and musical direction through example and demonstration.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
Private Violin Studio
Self
08.2003 - 06.2011
- Mentored and prepared violinists and violists for success as collaborative performers, and for entry to institutions of higher education including music departments at UNM, North Carolina School of the Arts, Idyllwild, and The Colburn School.
- Instructed students on theory and technique to develop performing, recording and composing musicians.
- Collaborated with instructors and other specialists to promote commonalities, distinctions and connections in music education.
- Reflected critically on teaching practice to implement improvement strategies.
Principal Second Violinist/Leader
Santa Fe Pro Musica
09.2000 - 05.2011
- Extensive experience planning and coordinating meetings, rehearsals and events and being held accountable for results. Analyzed musical scores and parts, marked individual orchestral section parts with pertinent performance information and provide to players well prior to first rehearsal. Provided professional and musical direction through example, demonstration, and proficiency.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
Tenured Violinist
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra
09.1996 - 05.2011
- Provided professional and musical direction through example, demonstration, and proficiency.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Associate Concertmaster
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Represented the Symphony Association at formal events, interfacing with a highly skilled and accomplished population of donors. Adept at soliciting substantial donations from prominent members of the community by establishing a rapport and leading donors to a concrete vision of how their funds will positively impact the organization and the community.
- Orchestral leader serving as primary liaison to all members while working closely with Music Director to achieve desired artistic and technical outcomes.
- Dynamic leadership attributes demonstrate ability to work among, as well as lead a team while exhibiting proficiency in articulating artistic vision.
- Provide pre-concert public lectures to donors and customers.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
Assistant Professor of Violin & Viola
Adam's State University
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Provided logical integration and continuity of musical skills training and assessment across 4-year curriculum.
- 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.
Violin Instructor
Armand Hammer United World College
09.2003 - 05.2005
- Helped students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations to make qualitative judgments about musicianship and performance.
- Differentiated music curriculum to meet needs of individual students.
- Instructed students on theory and technique to develop performing and composing musicians.
- Reflected critically on teaching practice to implement improvement strategies.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
Concertmaster (First Violin/Leader)
Symphony Parnassus
09.2001 - 05.2003
- Represented the Symphony Association at formal events, interfacing with a highly skilled and accomplished population of donors. Adept at soliciting substantial donations from prominent members of the community by establishing a rapport and leading donors to a concrete vision of how their funds will positively impact the organization and the community.
- Orchestral leader serving as primary liaison to all members while working closely with Music Director to achieve desired artistic and technical outcomes.
- Dynamic leadership attributes demonstrate ability to work among, as well as lead a team while exhibiting proficiency in articulating artistic vision.
- Extensive experience planning and coordinating meetings, rehearsals and events and being held accountable for results. Analyzed musical scores and parts, marked individual orchestral section parts with pertinent performance information and provide to players well prior to first rehearsal. Provided professional and musical direction to organization through example, demonstration, and proficiency.
Principal Second Violin
Chautauqua Institution Internship
06.1992 - 08.1996
- Analyzed musical scores and parts, marked individual orchestral section parts with pertinent performance information and provide to players well prior to first rehearsal. Provided professional and musical direction through example, demonstration, and proficiency.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
Event Coordinator
Evergreen Catering
06.1994 - 05.1996
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization and rehearsal, ceremonies and receptions.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Coordinated florists, photographers and musicians during for events.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
Shift Manager
Il Vicino
09.1992 - 06.1994
- With minimal direction, customer service representative managing demanding engagements with patrons daily. Taking requests and ensuring they are met. Keeping the establishment well prepared and anticipating customers’ needs.
Expediter Shift Leader
High Finance
05.1989 - 08.1992
- Frequently served 30% more customers than co-workers while generating 100% positive feedback from customers and co-workers.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with co-workers.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Soda Fountain Manager
Sunset Grill And Restaurant
05.1988 - 05.1989
- Management duties included ensuring cleanliness, first rate customer service, and responsibility for inventory and ordering of all necessary supplies.
- Soda Fountain profit margins under my management consistently out performed other areas of service by 25%-30%.
Education
Master of Music - Music Performance
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA05.2003
Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque05.1999
Skills
- Actively builds and maintains relationships across broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- Oversees and manages comprehensive coordination for all aspects of mission critical projects
- Extensive experience requesting, negotiating, and receiving bids
- Diplomatic Etiquette
- Complex problem-solving
- Cross-cultural communication
- Meeting facilitation
- Project Planning
- Time management & task prioritization abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
- Reliability
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- National Merit Semi-Finalist
- Violin Soloist with North Carolina School of the Arts tour of France, Germany, Italy, and Spain
Hiking, Skiing, biking, camping, cooking
I love spending time outdoors with my family. When we get home from adventures I love to cook for them!
Timeline
Executive Protocol Officer
Sandia National Laboratories
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Sotheby's International Realty
10.2021 - 10.2022
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Windermere Real Estate Vashon/Maury Islands
10.2015 - 07.2021
Vashon Opera & Chorale Associate Concertmaster
Vashon Opera & Chorale
09.2015 - 05.2021
Orchestra Director and Violin/Viola Faculty Member
Colorado State University
08.2011 - 05.2015
Concertmaster (1st Violinist and Leader)
Pueblo Symphony Orchestra
09.2010 - 05.2015
Associate Concertmaster
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
09.2008 - 05.2010
Assistant Professor of Violin & Viola
Adam's State University
08.2004 - 05.2006
Violin Instructor
Armand Hammer United World College
09.2003 - 05.2005
Private Violin Studio
Self
08.2003 - 06.2011
Concertmaster (First Violin/Leader)
Symphony Parnassus
09.2001 - 05.2003
Principal Second Violinist/Leader
Santa Fe Pro Musica
09.2000 - 05.2011
Tenured Violinist
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra
09.1996 - 05.2011
Event Coordinator
Evergreen Catering
06.1994 - 05.1996
Shift Manager
Il Vicino
09.1992 - 06.1994
Principal Second Violin
Chautauqua Institution Internship
06.1992 - 08.1996
Expediter Shift Leader
High Finance
05.1989 - 08.1992
Soda Fountain Manager
Sunset Grill And Restaurant
05.1988 - 05.1989
Master of Music - Music Performance
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance
University of New Mexico