Daniel Taylor
Radford,VA
Summary
Experienced with managing office operations, scheduling, and administrative tasks. Utilizes organizational skills and effective communication to ensure smooth workflow and office efficiency. Track record of supporting team collaboration and adapting to dynamic work environments, ensuring reliable performance.
Professional musician with proven track record in delivering high-quality performances. Mastery in piano techniques and versatile repertoire. Strong collaborator with focus on achieving musical excellence and adapting to ensemble needs. Reliable, flexible, and consistently meets performance goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
Blacksburg, VA
03.2026 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards across various subjects.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure continuity of instruction during teacher absences.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Office Administrator, Pianist, Handbell Director
Church on Main
Blacksburg, VA
08.2022 - 03.2026
- Streamlined office operations by developing efficient scheduling systems for meetings and events.
- Managed correspondence and communication, ensuring timely responses to community inquiries.
- Implemented inventory management processes for church supplies, improving resource allocation.
- Coordinated volunteer activities, enhancing engagement within the congregation and community outreach.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.
- Accompanied congregational singing during worship services, enhancing overall musical experience.
- Coordinated music selection with pastoral team to align with service themes and messages.
- Assisted in planning special music events, contributing to community engagement through performances.
Business Development and Sales Manager
Sanico Solutions
Christiansburg, Virginia
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration, and market expansion.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
Associate Musical Director
Giles Community Singers
Pearisburg, Virginia
01.2017 - 07.2025
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific sound parts.
- Enhanced musical performances by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to performers.
Retail Sales Supervisor
Cracker Barrel
Wytheville, Virginia
07.2014 - 12.2021
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Monitored inventory to recommend stock levels, maximizing profits and maximizing losses.
Music Teacher
Grayson County Public Schools
Independence, Virginia
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempos, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating students achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Taught private piano, voice, trumpet, and horn lessons for K-12 students.
Substitute Teacher
Pulaski County Public Schools
Pulaski, VA
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive teaching methods.
- Contributed to positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and events.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Concord University
Athens, West Virginia05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business
Concord University
Athens, West Virginia12.2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Database entry
- Time management
- Leadership
- Guest services
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Office administration
- Administrative support
- Chamber music experience
- Improvisational skills
- Emotional expression
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Ear training
Certification
- Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
03.2026 - Current
Office Administrator, Pianist, Handbell Director
Church on Main
08.2022 - 03.2026
Business Development and Sales Manager
Sanico Solutions
01.2022 - 07.2022
Music Teacher
Grayson County Public Schools
08.2017 - 07.2019
Associate Musical Director
Giles Community Singers
01.2017 - 07.2025
Substitute Teacher
Pulaski County Public Schools
07.2015 - 07.2017
Retail Sales Supervisor
Cracker Barrel
07.2014 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Concord University
Bachelor of Science - Business
Concord University