Darryl Taylor
Franklin Park,NJ
Summary
Accomplished leader combining music education and public safety experience. Skilled in developing impactful training programs that elevate student performance while ensuring community safety, leveraging strong relationship-building skills to enhance program visibility and stakeholder support.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Marching Band Director
Weequahic High School
Newark, NJ
09.1987 - Current
- Directed operations of high school marching band with 40-90 members, ensuring cohesive performances and engagement.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised instructional staff for horn line, percussion, and auxiliary, enhancing program quality.
- Develop and choreograph complex drills, dance routines, and flag performances.
- Compose and arrange music to align with program objectives.
- Mentored and trained new and beginning band members, establishing strong musical foundations and promoting retention.
- Cultivated professional relationships with colleagues, parents, students, and community stakeholders.
Police Officer
Newark Police Department
Newark, NJ
12.1996 - 05.2011
- Conducted proactive patrols to deter criminal activity and ensure public safety.
- Investigated crimes, traffic accidents, and property damage, documenting findings to support case resolution.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and interviewed witnesses to support case development.
- Enforced traffic laws, issuing warnings and citations.
- Mediated domestic disputes, ensuring immediate protection for at-risk individuals and facilitating conflict resolution.
- Processed arrests, managing bookings and suspect interviews to uphold procedural integrity and ensure compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weequahic High School
Newark, NJ06-1987
High School Diploma -
Irvington Tech High School
Irvington, NJ06-1985
Skills
Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Public safety awareness
- Risk assessment
- Executive protection
- Tactical training
- Defense instructor
- Marksmanship instruction
- Firearms instructor
- Concealed Carry Instructor
- Security certifications
- Evidence collection
Certification
NRA Certified Instructor, Firearms: Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle, Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Instructor, Indoor and Outdoor Home Defense Instructor, Chief Range Officer
Timeline
Police Officer
Newark Police Department
12.1996 - 05.2011
Head Marching Band Director
Weequahic High School
09.1987 - Current
High School Diploma -
Weequahic High School
High School Diploma -
Irvington Tech High School