Jaylen Parker
Summary
Talented Musician with expertise in multiple percussion instruments. Selects music, coordinates practices and maintains equipment in good working order. Superb memorization and improvisational skills. Successful at learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success. Hardworking and diligent with good understanding of time and rhythm. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Musician
Greater Young Zion Baptist Church
01.2024 - Current
- Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and refining individual skills on various instruments.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Collaborated with the choir and other musicians to create a cohesive and harmonious sound during performances.
- Adapted quickly to changes in service formats or personnel needs, demonstrating flexibility as a musician and team player.
- Implemented innovative approaches to traditional hymns and contemporary songs, keeping the church''s music program fresh and engaging for all participants.
Musician
Kingdom Life Fellowship Ministries
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Achieved tight, cohesive sound through diligent practice and collaboration with fellow musicians.
- Composed musical pieces with percussion instruments for renditions.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Supported lead singer and other instrumentalists in maintaining rhythm and tempo during praise and worship
- Adapted quickly to changes in service formats or personnel needs, demonstrating flexibility as a musician and team player.
- Collaborated with the choir and other musicians to create a cohesive and harmonious sound during performances.
Customer Service Clerk
Family Dollar
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
- Coordinated smooth front office operations to effectively serve more than 15 clients each day.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
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Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA05.2024
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Very experienced in Marching Band fundamentals, techniques, and management
- Instrument Proficiency
- Teaching experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Music History
- Rhythmic foundations
- Music technology
- Genre Versatility
- Team Collaboration
- Music Interpretation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Musician
Greater Young Zion Baptist Church
01.2024 - Current
Musician
Kingdom Life Fellowship Ministries
04.2022 - 12.2023
Customer Service Clerk
Family Dollar
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Augusta State University
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