Eric Griffin

• Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
• Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
• Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.

Assisted in teaching music and drill. Lead and organized international trip to London, England for the 2024 New Year's Day Parade performance.

Assist in area productions with lighting programming and design as well as sound design and troubleshooting.

Saxophone primary, doubling on all woodwinds and subbing in pit orchestras and jazz bands in PA, NY and beyond.

• Contractor for personal residences including plumbing, roofing, electrical and major or minor renovations as well as outdoor spaces

Responsibilities:

• Project manager/trip director for two London, England New Year's parade trips for over 150 people each time managing international travel and logistics
• Curriculum development and instruction for multiple technology based courses
• Training and management of student staff using variety of theater equipment in high school theater facility
• Named Distinguished Educator from Cornell University through Presidential Merit Scholarship recipient (College of Labor Relations). First music educator to be recognized by University for this award
• Lead team of 5-10 professionals yearly for marching band performances (field shows, parades and community performances)
• Recruitment for band increased from 110 to over 200 in 12 years
• Technical direction for 16 shows, theater management support for 20 shows and support for over 50 non-theatrical events each year
• Responsible for uniform design, online social media presence and web design
• Band recognized with invitations to Her Majesty's 2011 and 2018 New Year's Parade and Festival, Grand Champion Award at Seneca Falls Pageant of Bands, First Place band at multiple parades
  

• Schedule development for classes across 5 elementary schools
• Recruitment increased from 20 students to 150 in one year.
• Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement