Edward Hardin
Musician/Composer
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Eager and determined, multi-faceted worker\skilled musician well-versed in string instruments with over a decade of live performance experience, leading and having been a key contributor in multiple successful productions and other employment scenarios.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pit Musician
Musical Theater Southwest
Albuquerque , NM
2023.11 - 2024.01
- Maintained regular rehearsal and practice schedules during, and prior to performance blocks.
- Quickly adaptable to unplanned changes in pieces and show outline
- Consistent arrival at call times subject to change
- Covered multiple instrument parts
Musician/Vocalist
Self Employed
2015.01 - Current
- Played live shows with full bands and solo acts, performed at such venues as: PopeJoy Hall, The Historic El Ray theatre, Sister Bar, Launchpad, the Moonlight Lounge and many private events.
- Performing artist with Castle Doctor, Black Creek, Mal Paraiso, 505 Community band, Strange Pictures and James Hardin (solo act)
- Musical tutor since 2018 having had over 8 private adult students (18+) and most recently a 10 year old relative
Pit Musician
Interlakes Summer Theatre
Meredith , NH
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Maintained a professional attitude both on stage and off stage while interacting with fans or clients after performances.
- Set up and maintained audio equipment prior to each show, ensuring all components were in working order.
- Read and performed on multiple instruments
- Performed maintenance and repairs on electric, acoustic, and bass guitars; adjusted intonation, bridge height, pickup heights, truss rod tension and nut slots.
(Merchandiser)
REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
Carlsbad , NM
2021.01 - 2022.11
- Taking care of stocking and organizing alcohol to shelves for various retailers, catering to said retailers needs as well as their customers.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales of featured products.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Analyzed inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum profitability.
Pacific Refrigeration (Lumper)
Pacific Refrigeration
Albuquerque , NM
2019.02 - 2021.01
- Stacking and moving pallets from semi to warehouse, assist driver in navigation
- Experience in organization and driving/backing large vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks using hand truck, pallet jack, or forklift.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments with purchase orders.
(Delivery Driver)
Insomnia Cookies
Albuquerque , NM
2017.11 - 2019.01
- Trusted to make timely deliveries in a safe and satisfactory way
- Experience in food, cleaning, kitchen equipment and customer service.
Cosand Landscaping (Hand)
Private Contract
Carlsbad , NM
2013.06 - 2017.06
- Avid contributor in workplace safety
- Preservation of natural life
- Small-scale construction
- Cleaning of natural/unnatural debris
- Small- and large-scale landscaping
- Heavy equipment work
- Cement work
- Experience under stress and in harsh climates.
Education
- Professionally trained vocalist and All-State Choir participant in 2015, 2016, and 2017
- Studied audio engineering under professional guidance
- Self implemented training via live performance and preparation for such
Skills
- Writing and Arranging Music
- Audio Production
- Sound Engineering
- Proficient in performing and reading music for over 6 instruments
- Sales experience
- Heavy lifting/loading
- Warehouse experience
- Driving experience
Affiliations
- Community outreach
- Family
- Outdoorsman
- Woodworking
- Event organizing
- Travel
Accomplishments
- Multiple leadership positions
- Main contributor in multiple projects both completed and ongoing
- Participated in small- and large-scale ensembles of traditional music, Latin and mariachi music, orchestral music, big band music, rock music and most recently, Country Western and Broadway music
- Placed as the bassist in top All-State Jazz band of 2017 (Ensemble I)
- Featured soloist in 2017
- Scored in the top 80% on AP test for Music Theory in grade 9
- Performed professionally beginning grade 10
References
References available upon request.
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