Sara R. Hanson
Summary
Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain thequality of services and products. Customer-focused professional with a successful 20-year career in Music Education and Supportive sector. Dynamic successful applying Education and Passion for Promoting Music in the Arts environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accompanist, Seattle Preparatory School
10.2021 - Current
- Follow lesson plans provided by regular Teachers to create cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
- Manage classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain positive learning environment
- Adapt teaching methods to fit needs of each individual student
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Program Manager
Shirts Across America
Seattle, WA
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Shirts Across America is a grass-roots organization created by high school and college students in Seattle, Washington
- Its mission was to move families home after Hurricane Katrina and has since expanded to repair homes and provide necessities for families along the Gulf Coast
- Create thoughtful leadership content, education to underscore SAA's culture of empowering young adults
- Create human rights/civil rights curriculum for young adults to understand and appreciate diversity, cultural differences, acceptance, and understanding
- Align SAA's leadership program offerings with partner schools and student demands and identifies new partner opportunities
- Develop and execute strategic plans to ensure that SAA builds on current school partner relationships while connecting with potential clients/school partners
- Provides oversight on forecasting, tracking, and reporting on key performance indicators
- Develop and implement recruiting and marketing tools for students for our programs
- Oversee and build outward communication with volunteers, potential volunteers, parents, and schools
- Create and deliver fundraising events for multiple stakeholders
- Generated $40K in revenue in the first on-start event that became a major fundraising platform
- Producer for Zoom presentations with 100+ attendees, providing support and break-out rooms and incorporating multimedia forms of presentations
- Create and build relationships with outside partners and stakeholders.
HR Coordinator
Solid Ground
Seattle, WA
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Solid Ground is a civic and social organization that envisions a community beyond poverty and oppression where all people have equitable opportunities to thrive
- Responsible for HR functions, including talent recruitment, compliance, employee recognition, and team building.
Program Director | Director of Music and Liturgy
Seattle Archdiocese
Seattle, WA
01.2000 - 06.2018
- Created and led a successful program responsible for making the Seattle location the fastest growing church in the area
- Increased member loyalty by creating an engaging environment and doubled the size of the program
- Developed quick solution and productive lesson/rehearsal plans
- Managed multiple groups with different skill levels and various styles
- Created and implemented program structure and dynamics for special events
- Created and facilitated staff retreats to focus on growth, team building, goals, and expectations
- Hired and managed professional staff to fulfill specific roles and requirements
- Developed and managed marketing programs and deliverables
- Managed department's budget and provided detailed projections and cost assessments.
Director of Music Ministry
Seattle Preparatory School
Seattle, WA
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Scheduled and led choir rehearsals; conducted and led choir performances; recruited and auditioned new singers and volunteers; and fostered each singer's musical growth
- Selected the choir's performance pieces and prepared programs for holidays and special events
- Mentored, motivated, and inspired students participating in musical programs
- Adapted programs to attract, engage and entertain younger generations
- Instructed program members and promoted skill development
- Educated students on Catholic Liturgy
Music Director
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with director and choreographer to create performances for annual summer programs
- Performances sold out and received rave reviews for three consecutive years
- Worked with students from early start through young adults to improve skills and prepare them for debut performances
- Arranged instrumental parts for various musical instruments.
Adjunct Faculty
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Taught multiple music classes with a curriculum that incorporated technique, theory, and historical context
- Provided instruction across multiple languages and genres, including an audition-only group
- Managed women's festival for high school students in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area
- Performed budget management tasks such as monitoring department's performance against estimates and preparing annual budgets.
Education
Master's Degree - Music Choral Conducting
University of Washington
Bachelor's Degree - Music Performance
California State University
High - undefined
Skills
- Administrative coordination
- Group facilitation/Young adult learning needs
- Skill development
- Relationship building and maintenance
- Special events
- Curriculum Development dealing with Authentic Diversity
- Program management
- Cross-sector project management
- MS Office, SharePoint, Teams
- Strategic planning and facilitation
Accomplishments
- Academy for Spiritual Formation - The Upper Room, Nashville, TN 37212
- Attended on Scholarship as pianist for the program.Year Certification
- Project Management Certification
- Pryor Learning Solutions, Fred Pryor Seminars, Career Track
Timeline
Accompanist, Seattle Preparatory School
10.2021 - Current
Program Manager
Shirts Across America
11.2019 - 02.2022
HR Coordinator
Solid Ground
02.2019 - 10.2019
Director of Music Ministry
Seattle Preparatory School
08.2014 - 05.2018
Music Director
Bellevue College
01.2006 - 01.2014
Adjunct Faculty
University of Puget Sound
01.2004 - 01.2005
Program Director | Director of Music and Liturgy
Seattle Archdiocese
01.2000 - 06.2018
Master's Degree - Music Choral Conducting
University of Washington
Bachelor's Degree - Music Performance
California State University
High - undefined
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