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David Meshell

Bastrop,TX

Summary

Seasoned touring musician with diverse experience in live performances, music production and studio recording.Experienced Music Publisher and Store /Text book Manager. Strengths lie in client communication, strong understanding of team leadership and team work, ability to deescalate client grievances and adaptability across numerous roles and crises. Previous work has contributed to successful work in Music Publishing, Music Composition, Production and Performances. Display strong leadership skills managing teams, and coordinating with leaders for smooth execution of performances. A Professional Chef in a number of high functioning and hot kitchens.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

TOURING MUSICIAN

Self-employeed
Los Angeles, CA
07.2013 - 08.2023
  • Performed live shows in various cities across the world for audiences of all sizes with artists such as Shelby Lynn, Etta James, Mary Wells, Dena Carter, Dwight Yoakam, Buddy Miles, John Lee Hooker, and many more.

Chef

LBK Ristorante
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • At a high end Italian restaurant, LBK Ristorante, I was the head Chef and Baker
  • I managed the line cooks, which demands adaptability, crisis management, quick decision making, and team leading skills, as well as customer service skills.
  • Over the years I have worked in a number of fine Italian restaurants, a passion of mine.

Professional Manager

Music & Media International
Los Angeles, CA
06.1997 - 09.2013
  • Handled Clients needs as a Professional Manager at Music Media International Inc.
  • Experienced telephone communicator.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.

Assistant Manager, Customer Service

Barnes & Noble Education #482
BOSTON, MA
05.1994 - 05.1997
  • Provided customer service and assistance to customers in resolving issues and concerns.
  • Communicated with the numerous professors whose textbooks needs were on a timeline.
  • Assisted in the development of new processes and merchandising to improve customer service efficiency.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction..
  • Resolved escalated complaints from customers in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed billing discrepancies with customers to resolve any payment issues.

Education

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
05-1991

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Client relationships
  • Departmental Operations Management
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Music Theory
  • Original songwriter
  • Extensive performance background
  • Studio recording experience
  • Staff Supervision
  • Account Management
  • Project Management
  • Customer Relationship Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

LBK Ristorante
08.2017 - 10.2019

TOURING MUSICIAN

Self-employeed
07.2013 - 08.2023

Professional Manager

Music & Media International
06.1997 - 09.2013

Assistant Manager, Customer Service

Barnes & Noble Education #482
05.1994 - 05.1997

Berklee College of Music

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