JAMAR ESAW
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
A results driven leader who is pursuing a challenging and rewarding position within a solid, progressive company that will utilize my experience and training, to enhance the performance of the team. Experienced in working in a fast paced environment that requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Proactive, motivated, and goal oriented; a polished professional with an exceptional demeanor and communication skills who readily accepts challenges. With history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Practice Assistant
STARS Nashville
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives aimed at developing long-term goals for the practice's growth and success.
- Participated in the School Leadership team, offering continuous support, training, and technical assistance to teachers and staff in implementing restorative practices within the classroom and school premises.
- Trained in Trauma Informed Care to enhance staff comprehension and assistance for students undergoing trauma.
- Managed the coordination of re-entry procedures for students coming back from disciplinary actions or expulsions, resulting in improved accessibility to wraparound support services along with enhanced connections among school site staff and available resources.
- Delivered short-term interventions in Restorative Centers to address harm caused by and experienced by students, staff, and parents, fostering resolution and restoring relationships.
- Contributed to data collection, progress monitoring, and program evaluation efforts aimed at assessing the impact of restorative practices on enhancing safety levels and minimizing racially disparate disciplinary measures.
- Coordinate with external partners and resources to ensure necessary services are provided for students.
- Attend trainings and collaborative sessions to gain additional skills and acquire best practices.
- Served as a restorative practices spokesperson; effectively communicated the advantages of restorative processes.
- Engaged in monthly RP Professional Development sessions in conjunction with MNPS.
Director of Music
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Nashville, TN
09.2017 - 08.2024
- Planned and developed music ministry for Mount Zion Baptist Church.
- Guides and directs the musical practices of diverse choirs and musicians
- Recruited singers and musicians
- Facilitated the growth of all choirs
- Developed and implemented strategies for utilizing volunteers and assistant directors effectively
- Supervises a team consisting of musicians, assistant directors, and volunteers.
- Overseer of administrative functions related to the music ministry.
- Analyzed feedback from audience members to improve future shows.
- Managed budgets related to music production activities effectively.
- Reviewed contracts and negotiated terms with vendors or performers.
- Ensured compliance with copyright laws when using prerecorded materials.
- Assisted in marketing campaigns related to musical productions.
- Identified opportunities for collaborations between different genres of music.
- Contributed to the music committee by providing planning, programming, and budget input.
- Used multimedia to supplement and strengthen performances.
- Recruited performers, provided training and managed their performance schedules.
- Managed and renewed licenses to ensure legal use of published materials.
- Arranged choir rehearsals, solos and special music, while consistently leading and directing the choir.
- Hired, trained, and supervised musicians for upcoming events.
- Developed and implemented musical programs for community events.
Main Campus Music Director
Eastern Star Church
Indianapolis, IN
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Successfully executed planning, development, and implementation of music ministry at Eastern Star Church Main Campus.
- Provided guidance for music instruction to adult and youth choir members, praise team, and musicians.
- Managed talent acquisition for vocalists and instrumentalists
- Developed adult choir, youth choir, and praise team.
- Successfully oversaw daily operations involving a diverse group of 15 employees and an extensive volunteer base exceeding 100 individuals.
- Developed and utilized volunteers and assistant directors.
- Created and managed budget for specific campus location.
- Responsible for processing accounts payable.
- Supervises and oversees the daily administrative operations of the music ministry.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining all requested technology integrations for worship service.
Youth Counselor/ JDAI Lead Case Manager
Model Cities Inc.
St. Paul, MN
03.2008 - 03.2014
- Implemented specialized programming aimed at supporting the smooth transition of at-risk, incarcerated, and out-of-home placed youth from correctional facilities back into their communities.
- Utilized research findings to create evidence-based interventions that effectively addressed the needs and interrelated problem behaviors of youth in St. Paul area.
- Created and nurtured networks among young individuals, educational institutions, families, and neighboring communities.
- Provided collaborative assistance to planning teams, community partners, and non-profit organizations.
- Implemented methods to help decrease the rate of recidivism among adjudicated young people.
- Created and implemented procedures to significantly reduce inefficiencies across the organization.
- Instructed Youth on de-escalation and self-control techniques.
Director of Music
New Salem Missionary Baptist Church
Minneapolis, MN
10.1999 - 05.2009
- Music Department Director/Staff Administrator
- Manage all groups within the music department (75 individuals)
- Produced and directed music for all services
- Gained valuable and enriching leadership skills
- Facilitated business and planning meetings for the music department.
Senior Financial Loan Manager
General Electric
Minneapolis, MN
05.2005 - 03.2008
- Accountable for securing funding from public sources to facilitate the creation and implementation of affordable loan solutions. Organized cross-functional endeavors, collaborating on mentoring programs that linked GE staff with students from Minneapolis Public Schools.
- Introduced new and innovative ideas to drive overall profit increase
- Managed the procurement of suppliers and contractors for housing construction projects.
- Built and maintained relationships with vendors, internal/external stakeholders, and financial investors.
- Developed loan policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Analyzed financial statements of potential clients to determine creditworthiness and risk level.
- Negotiated terms of loans with borrowers, including interest rates and repayment schedules.
- Identified areas for improvement in the loan process and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Collaborated with other departments to evaluate current lending practices and identify new opportunities for growth.
- Coordinated with external vendors on various aspects of the loan process, such as appraisals, title searches, and insurance policies.
Education
B.S. in Business Management -
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN01.2005
Skills
- Staff Development
- Team Leadership
- Budgeting Administration
- Marketing
- Group Facilitation
- Relationship Building
- Community Relations
- Private/Public Funding
- Youth Leadership
- New Business Development
- Mentoring
- Customer Service
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Access, SharePoint)
- Coordinating Shows
- Arranging Music
- Studio Recordings
- Professional Demeanor
- Multitasking
- Budget Development
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management Abilities
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Analytical Skills
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Event Promotion
- Adaptability
Timeline
Restorative Practice Assistant
STARS Nashville
01.2024 - Current
Director of Music
Mount Zion Baptist Church
09.2017 - 08.2024
Main Campus Music Director
Eastern Star Church
03.2014 - 03.2017
Youth Counselor/ JDAI Lead Case Manager
Model Cities Inc.
03.2008 - 03.2014
Senior Financial Loan Manager
General Electric
05.2005 - 03.2008
Director of Music
New Salem Missionary Baptist Church
10.1999 - 05.2009
B.S. in Business Management -
Augsburg College
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