To utilize my education and depth of experience in music production and instructional design to grow the Musicianship course as a Course Director at Full Sail University. Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Course Director
Full Sail University
01.2015 - Current
Responsible for content delivery and creating curriculum in both online and campus formats within the Bachelors of Music Production, Audio Production and Masters of Instructional Design & Technology programs
Collaborate with Course Directors of all courses listed below to maintain and exceed expectations of course outcomes
Courses taught include: Principles of Music (Logic), Fundamentals of Music (Logic), Structure of Music (Pro Tools), Project and Portfolio 1 (Logic), Music Structure & Analysis (Logic), Musicianship (Logic), Music & Audio for Instructional Design (Masters Level Course)
Performed/toured and recorded with Grammy award winning artists:
The Miami Sound Machine
Jon Secada
Ilan Chester (Venezuela)
Hiram Bullock (David Sanborn)
Rick Orozco (Country artist)
Jennifer Hudson
Jasmine (Disney’s Next Big Thing Winner)
Justin Bieber
Ricky Peterson (Keys for David Sanborn & Prince)
Production of 2 solo albums: After Hours and Tongue Tied (releasing in January 2024)
3 songs from my After Hours record that charted on Smooth Jazz Billboard Charts
Solo produced current album release (Tongue Tied)
Responsible for organizing Tongue Tied album from cradle to grave
Coached talent for best performance while recording
Managing budget of talent, mixing and mastering
Created, arranged and performed all keyboard, string, vocal leads and harmonies, horns, drum programming and synth arrangements
Collaborated with Full Sail colleagues on Tongue Tied release.
Derrick Harvin (Mixing)
Scott Dickinson (Trumpet)
Marco Bojorquez (Upright Bass)
Jamaal Andrews (Electric Bass)
Franklin Shaw (assistant Mixing) Full Sail grad and was in my Fundamentals of Music class.
Produced TV jingles for BET (Black Entertainment Television)
Training Designer/Music Director
LAICC
01.2007 - 01.2014
Responsible for creating and developing training of music content through video and social media platforms
Developed, customized and delivered training materials to meet the needs of the creative arts department within the organization
Utilized the software Garage Band and Logic Pro X to record audio to overdub over videos that were shot to increase the engagement of the asset
Developed and taught curriculum for teaching and training volunteers
Worked with internal leadership group, Subject Matter Experts as needed to develop quality eLearning solutions
Conducted needs assessments to determine how information could be delivered more effectively
Created sound effects with in videos as well as music content to help engage the learner.
Music Director/Training Designer
ICOC
03.1994 - 02.2004
Designed training assets, selecting the most effective training methodology to meet the outcomes of the organization, which for this organization was the ADDIE model of instructional design
Recorded audio to enhance training videos to increase learner engagement
Developed and designed a variety of Instructor-led learning solutions to meet the over goals of the organization.
Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events
Education
Masters of Science Instructional Design & Technology -
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
12.2018
Bachelors of Music Performance - Studio Music & Jazz
The University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
05.1993
Skills
Accreditation Standards
Course Evaluation
Problem Solving
Teaching Strategies
Strategic Planning
Instructional Design
Decision Making
Curriculum Development
Adaptability
Student Assessment
Educational Technology
Content Expertise
Timeline
Associate Course Director
Full Sail University
01.2015 - Current
Training Designer/Music Director
LAICC
01.2007 - 01.2014
Music Director/Training Designer
ICOC
03.1994 - 02.2004
Musician/Producer/Songwriter
Jamie WilliamS. Entertainment Group
01.1993 - Current
Masters of Science Instructional Design & Technology -
Full Sail University
Bachelors of Music Performance - Studio Music & Jazz