Davis Jones
Oxford,MS
Summary
Creative and organized event coordination professional with 10+ years of experience coordinating concerts, performances, community programs, and seasonal celebrations. Proven track record of managing budgets, coordinating vendors, leading teams, and executing memorable events from conception to completion. Expert in logistics coordination, program development, and stakeholder management with strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rural Carrier
United States Postal Service
07.2022 - Current
- Manage complex daily route coordination and time-sensitive delivery schedules for rural communities
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills by efficiently coordinating multiple stops and priority deliveries
- Build and maintain positive relationships with community members through consistent, reliable service
- Adapt to changing routes, weather conditions, and special delivery requirements with problem-solving flexibility
- Handle confidential materials and maintain accurate documentation and record-keeping protocols
Owner/Director/Event Coordinator
Mockingbird Music
12.2014 - 07.2022
- Plan and execute community music events, summer camps, and performance showcases for diverse audiences
- Coordinate seasonal concerts and recitals, managing all aspects from venue booking to program design
- Develop and implement event programming for children and adults ages 5+ including camps and educational workshops
- Manage event budgets, vendor relationships, and promotional activities
- Successfully launched and coordinate ongoing community choir events and performances
- Directed and coordinated multiple theatrical productions including a musical and camp events
- Managed production timelines, rehearsal schedules, and performance logistics
- Coordinated cast, crew, and technical requirements for successful event execution
- Handled audience relations and promotional activities for community performances
Music Director
First United Methodist Church of Batesville
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Planned and executed weekly worship services and seasonal concert events for congregations of 200+
- Coordinated special events including holiday celebrations, retreats, and community programs
- Managed annual music department budget and resource allocation
- Designed and implemented the first-ever youth choir music retreat, handling all logistics and programming
- Created virtual event experiences during pandemic, including coordinated virtual choir productions
- Supervised and coordinated children's afterschool programs and seasonal activities
Faculty- Performing Arts Teacher
North Panola High School
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Planned and executed student performances, competitions, and showcases throughout the academic year
- Coordinated senior project events and video production projects
- Managed event logistics for school-wide performances and community presentations
- Maintained annual programming budget and coordinated with administration on event approvals
Event Director (Contract Positions)
- Oxford 10 Minute Play Festival 2020: Directed play and coordinated performers
- The World Championships of Performing Arts (DYP Enterprises): Coordinated contestant preparation and competition logistics
- Multiple Church Event Coordination: Managed interim event programming during director absences
Education
Master of Music - Music Education
University of Mississippi
University, MSBachelor of Music - Vocal Performance, Minor in Theatre
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Event coordination
- Budget oversight
- Vendor management and contract negotiation
- Effective project management
- Event logistics management
- Program design and implementation
- Effective program implementation
- Interactive audience experiences
- Educational and entertainment programming
- Activity planning for specific age groups
- Team Leadership & Communication
- Collaborative project coordination
- Stakeholder management and client relations
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Technical & Administrative
- Database development and record keeping
- Social media coordination and promotion
- Documentation and data organization
- Multi-event management expertise
- Project management
- Scheduling
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Community Event Development: Founded semi-professional performance group and established recurring community events
- Innovation in Virtual Events: Successfully transitioned traditional events to virtual format during pandemic
- Budget Management: Consistently managed event budgets ranging from $500 to $25,000+ annually
- Award Recognition: Selected for competitive BMI Musical Theater Workshop from thousands of applicants
- Program Launch Success: Designed and launched first-ever choir music youth retreat program with 100% participant satisfaction
Certification
- Professional Development
- BMI's Musical Theater Composition Workshop (Selected from national competition)
- Teaching Certification - Music and Drama Education (K-12)
- Database Development Project - Designed working database for Amerada Hess Oil Corp.
Timeline
Rural Carrier
United States Postal Service
07.2022 - Current
Music Director
First United Methodist Church of Batesville
08.2016 - 02.2021
Owner/Director/Event Coordinator
Mockingbird Music
12.2014 - 07.2022
Faculty- Performing Arts Teacher
North Panola High School
01.2010 - 06.2014
Event Director (Contract Positions)
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance, Minor in Theatre
Northern Arizona University
Master of Music - Music Education
University of Mississippi
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