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Denise Hughes

Oklahoma City,OK
Denise Hughes

Summary

With a proven track record as the Owner and Voice Teacher at my own studio, I excel in fostering client relationships and enhancing student vocal abilities, demonstrating key strengths in relationship building and vocal technique instruction. Leveraging skills in business operations and customer service, I significantly improved client retention and student performance, contributing to a thriving, community-focused studio.

Work History

Self-employeed

Owner/Voice Teacher

Job overview

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
  • Stayed current on industry trends and developments in voice education through continuous research and networking efforts within the field.
  • Developed effective warm-up routines for students that emphasized proper breathing techniques, pitch accuracy, and vocal health maintenance practices.
  • Enhanced vocal techniques of students by implementing customized lesson plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using both formal assessments and informal observations to guide future instruction.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress reports, and payments to ensure smooth administration processes within the studio setting.
  • Increased student performance levels by providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
  • Fostered a sense of community among voice students by organizing group workshops and ensemble opportunities, encouraging collaboration and peer support.
  • Managed scheduling conflicts effectively, ensuring consistent attendance at lessons while accommodating personal commitments.
  • Cultivated a supportive learning environment, fostering strong relationships with students and their families.
  • Provided vocal coaching for theatre productions, enhancing performers'' abilities during rehearsals and performances alike.
  • Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
  • Helped students prepare for auditions and special events.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Taught performers of varying skill levels ways to improve overall range.
  • Supported singers participating in recording sessions and live performances.
  • Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
  • Adapted teaching programs to meet individual and group needs.
  • Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
  • Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
  • Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
  • Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.

Education

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa

Bachelors In Vocal Performance And Church Music from Music
05.2000

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client service
  • Talent development
  • Business launch
  • Business administration
  • Business marketing
  • Product branding
  • Crisis management
  • Social media control
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Scheduling
  • Goal setting
  • Quality assurance
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Schedule management
  • Desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
  • Customer retention
  • Budget control
  • Performance improvement
  • Market trend awareness

Timeline

Northwest Nazarene University

Bachelors In Vocal Performance And Church Music from Music

Owner/Voice Teacher

Self-employeed
Denise Hughes