Grant Goulding
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Self-motivated and results-oriented professional with expertise in strategic business planning, team development, and business expansion. Collaborative leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations, decreasing costs, promoting organizational efficiency, and transforming customer service standards. Highly effective in empowering and supervising operational teams, comfortable working with individuals at all levels within the organization. Articulate, forward-thinking, and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Golden Groove Productions
01.2009 - Current
- Custom music arranging for individuals, and small and large ensembles, resulting in 500+ arrangements
- Meeting with potential clients to discuss goals, skill levels, and personality of singers to best suit their needs
- Consulting and Coaching - Meeting with individuals and groups one-on-one to assess existing skills, address music selection needs, and enhance group performance through voice lessons
- Marketing - Creation of group identities, branding and marketing strategies, and promotional media
Career Advisor
MyComputerCareer IT School
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Interviewed potential students to determine eligibility and to ensure appropriate program placement
- Led enrollment team, optimizing smooth enrollment process, liaising with students and employees
- Collaborated with stakeholders on process improvement for day-to-day activities interfacing with students
- Coordinated improved strategies for engaging with new enrollments, increasing time efficiency by 27%
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed team of 12 baristas during various shifts by directly overseeing all barista roles and cashier functions, enhancing customer satisfaction by 85%
- Optimized staff deployment process, ensuring each barista operated in most efficient positions, and trained in necessary tasks for each shift
- Streamlined inventory process by executing daily inventory audits, reducing wastage by 30% and improving business health monitoring
- Cash management including daily deposits and register balancing
Fine Arts Consultant
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
09.2010 - 05.2016
- Worked in 5 school districts as member of Fine Arts Staff
- Taught voice and theater lessons to students ranging from 11-18 years of age
- Choreographed 25 musical and chorus productions
- Arranged music for band, orchestra, and choir
Cryptologic Technician
United States Navy
11.2004 - 01.2010
- Maintained Top Secret SCI Clearance
- Led division of 20 sailors
- Responsible for military discipline and readiness
- Received, analyzed, and reported vital intelligence to upper chain of command
Education
Continuing Education - Music Education with emphasis in Music Theory
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Administrative Oversight
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Consulting
- Business Management
- Small Business Operations
- Budget Administration
- KPI Management
- Partnership Development
- Team Oversight
- Talent Development
- Strategic Planning
Projects
Saltaires Show Chorus, Music Team Leader 2017-present, Section Leader 2022-present, Assistant Director 2022 North Front Sound, Associate Director 2016-2018 and 2020-2022 A Cappella Unlimited, Co-Director and Arranger 2011-2016 Heart of Texas Chorus, Director and Arranger 2012-2016, Associate Director 2011-2012, Music Team Member 2009-2016
Awards
- Expert Marksman - Awarded during military service
- Barbershopper of the Year - Awarded from the Heart of Texas Chorus in 2011
- Eagle Scout - Achieved in January 2004 by organizing a project to supply school supplies for refugee families
Timeline
Career Advisor
MyComputerCareer IT School
01.2019 - 02.2020
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
11.2016 - 12.2018
Fine Arts Consultant
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
09.2010 - 05.2016
Owner
Golden Groove Productions
01.2009 - Current
Cryptologic Technician
United States Navy
11.2004 - 01.2010
Continuing Education - Music Education with emphasis in Music Theory
Texas State University
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