Warren Williams Jr
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Music instructor with real world (gigging) experience. Successful at teaching the art and culture of all genres through didactic education and creating innovative lesson plans. Specializing in percussion and rhythm section instruments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Percussion Instructor
Treasure Coast High School
Port Saint Lucie, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Engaged in corrective and disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Supervisor
Vero Fitness
Vero Beach, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations.
Musician
Morningside Church
Port Saint Lucie, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Practiced 4 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Met with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Planned and organized concerts and programs for church.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Positioned members within ensemble to obtain balance among instrumental and vocal sections.
Musician
Christ Church Vero Beach
Vero Beach, FL
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Practiced as an ensemble 4 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Planned and organized concerts and programs for church.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
Assistant Store Manager
Nike Factory Outlet Store
Vero Beach, FL
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12.2022
Associate of Science - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12.2020
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12.2019
High School Diploma -
Vero Beach High School
Vero Beach, FL05.2017
Skills
- Student Organization Advising
- Student Advising and Support
- Performance Organization
- Fundamentals and History
- Performance Coaching
- Instructional Methods
- Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Microsoft Office
- Written and Verbal Communication
Accomplishments
B.B King's House of Blues (2018)
Mardi Gras (2019)
Numerous Music Festivals throughout the country (2019-present)
Timeline
Percussion Instructor
Treasure Coast High School
05.2021 - Current
Supervisor
Vero Fitness
06.2020 - Current
Musician
Morningside Church
06.2020 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Nike Factory Outlet Store
05.2017 - 04.2019
Musician
Christ Church Vero Beach
09.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indian River State College
Associate of Science - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Indian River State College
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Vero Beach High School