David N. Tarantino

Direct administrative support to the principal & supervisor of Emerson Middle School

• Manage schedules and timesheets of all substitute teachers and non-instructional employees (Frontline system)
• Schedule and coordinate meetings for administration
• Monitor office budget and expenses
• Open, sort and route incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail
• Assist with the implementation of new office procedures and administrative policies
• Communicate with parents, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints
• Answer inquiries from parents regarding services offered by the school
• Process and prepare business or government forms
• Review files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests
• Monitor office supply stock levels and place timely orders for replenishment
• Resolve parent complaints in a timely manner
• Schedule meetings between different departments within the school
• Prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings and record and transcribe minutes
• Greet and sign in visitors to facilitate front office operations
• Complete and mail employee contracts
• Update and maintain databases with current information
• Produce and distribute memos and other forms of communication to instructional staff
• Leverage office tools and equipment to copy and distribute forms, reports and correspondence
• Coordinate office activities to streamline operations and promote compliance with organizational policies
• Deliver messages and run errands
• Conduct research and compile data for consideration in reports or projects
• Train staff members to perform work activities, use computer applications, provide orientation for new staff on office procedures and policies as needed
• Process employee payrolls according to established guidelines

• Liase with local, regional, and national leadership of Scouting America and the Sea Scouting Program globally
• Sign and approve budgets for new funding and program initiatives
• Monitor progress towards organizational goals and objectives and reported back to the board accordingly
• Establish relationships with external partners or vendors as needed
• Act as a representative for the organization at public events or fundraisers
• Assist in recruiting new members for the board as needed
• Review financial reports prepared by staff before presenting them at meetings
• Seek feedback from stakeholders on proposed initiatives or changes within the organization
• Maintain records of meeting minutes, resolutions, and other documents related to the board's activities
• Encourage open dialogue among members while maintaining order during meetings
• Appoint committees as appropriate and monitor their performance
• Offer recommendations to board on ways to improve success of proposed plans and assure efficient execution
• Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our programs and services
• Update and maintain databases with current information
• Provide excellent service and attention to parents when face-to-face or through phone conversations
• Review scholarship applications and secure funding
• Coordinate all training for the following: All Volunteers, Role specific training, Youth Protection training
• Ensure adherence to legal requirements pertaining to nonprofit boards of directors
• Achieve cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems

• Assigned parts for choir concerts based on individual talents and contribution to overall sound quality
• Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing and dynamics
• Performed solos during Sunday morning worship services as well as special occasion concerts throughout the year as requested by church leadership
• Identified mistakes made by other musicians and corrected problems
• Played organ music for weekly Sunday services and special events
• Engaged in conversations with current, prospective members of the congregation regarding questions they may have pertaining directly or indirectly towards playing, teaching music
• Collaborated with local schools' music departments in order to provide special musical opportunities for students
• Applied piano and keyboard skills to unique pieces and events
• Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship
• Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs, and bands
• Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility
• Studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and skills and rehearse for upcoming roles
• Assisted in creating musical programs that are both appropriate to the liturgy and service theme and spiritually uplifting to the congregation
• Collaborated with church leaders to choose appropriate music and prepare for liturgies
• Provided accompaniment to congregational singing and choral anthems
• Participated in workshops and seminars related directly or indirectly towards playing and teaching liturgical and choral music for knowledge expansion
• Organized rehearsals with vocalists, instrumentalists, cantors. as needed for upcoming services or events
• Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals
• Developed a repertoire of suitable music for weddings, funerals, baptisms, confirmations and other ceremonies or rituals held at the church
• Ensured that all musicians were familiar with protocol during liturgies
• Located and secured substitute musicians for absences
• Oversaw auditions for potential new members of the choir
• Collaborated with accompanists on musical arrangements for choral pieces
• Positioned group members to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections
• Encouraged an atmosphere conducive to learning during rehearsals by providing positive reinforcement when warranted
• Worked with children of different ages and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level
• Met with composers to discuss interpretations of work