Jeffrey Hastings
Altus,OK
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council Board Member
Emily Smith, President
01.2022 - Current
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
Director of Fine Arts
Altus Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen student and parent relationships.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- wrote grants to assist in financial support of student projects and tours.
- Advocated for Fine Arts students by promoting their works on social media and public displays.
- · Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
Director of Bands
Altus Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Planned numerous concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Traveled with band to numerous shows and planned transportation and lodging for numerous musicians.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Selected and arranged music for numerous holiday performances and special events.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Roger Levick
01.2003 - Current
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Band Director
Altus Public Schools
01.1992 - Current
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned multiple concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Selected and arranged music for multiple holiday performances and special events.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Executive Secretary for the Southwestern Oklahoma Band Director’s Association
Non Profit Organization
01.1999 - 01.2024
- Handled logistics, agendas and travel arrangements for meetings, concert band auditions and performances for 1000 plus students in southwest Oklahoma.
President for Phi Beta Mu, Beta Chapter, International School Bandmaster Fraternity
Elected Position From My Peers
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Vice President for the Oklahoma Music Educators Association
Executive Secretary, Jerry Huffer
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with other members to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Established and directed successful Clinics focused on bettering teaching band in Oklahoma.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with other educators, clinicians and strategic partners.
Bands of America Music For All Summer Symposium
Training Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
President of the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association
Non Profit Organization
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Devised and presented business plans for a state wide conference for all instrumental music educators.
Oklahoma Music Educator’s Association All State Concert Band Chairman
OMEA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information and fielding questions.
- Organized concert band auditions for the State of Oklahoma
Student Teacher
Clinton Public Schools
01.1992 - 05.1992
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Education
Master of Music Degree -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK07.1998
Bachelor of Music Education Degree - Instrumental/General Music Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK05.1992
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Test Administration
- Student Records Management
- Classroom oversight
- Assessment administration
Affiliations
- National Educators Association
- Oklahoma Educators Association
- Altus Educators Association
- National Association for Music Educators
- Oklahoma Music Educators Association
- Oklahoma Music Adjudicators Association
- Oklahoma Bandmasters Association
- Southwestern Oklahoma Band Directors Association
- Phi Beta Mu, International School Bandmaster Fraternity
- Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity
- Jackson County Reserve Deputy Association
Adjudicator
- Oklahoma and Texas District Solo/Ensemble Contest
- Concert Band Contest
- Marching Band Contest
- Tri State Music Festivals
Honorsandawards
- 2020-2021, Southwestern Oklahoma Band Director of the Year
- 2004, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
- 2003-2004, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
- 2002-2003, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
- 1994-Present, The Altus Intermediate School and Junior High Bands have consistently earned superior ratings in either concert performance and/or sight-reading performance at the Oklahoma Secondary School Activity Association contests and have been awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award multiple times. This is the highest honor a junior high band can receive in the state of Oklahoma.
- 1990-1991, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
Specialskillsandcertifications
- 08/2004, Council on Law Enforcement Educational and Training Reserve Law Enforcement Certification Class 04 BR 8-2
- American Red Cross, CPR and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
- MEDIC First Aid, Infant/Child CPR and Basic First Aid with AED
Guestclinicianandconductor
- Route 66 Honor Bands, Clinton, OK
- SWOSU Middle School and High School Band Camps, Weatherford, OK
- Wichita Falls Area Honor Band, Wichita Falls, TX
Publications
OKLAHOMA MUSIC, Winter 1989-90 Volume 5, No. 2 - A Comparative Study of School Funds Allocated to Instrumental Music Programs
References
- Roe Worbes, Superintendent, Altus Public Schools, 211 North Lee, Altus, OK, 73521, (580) 481-2173, rworbes@altusps.com
- Jay Richeson, Former Director of Related Services, Altus Public Schools, 211 North Lee, Altus, OK, 73521, (580) 481-2155, jricheson@altusps.com
- Candence Hammer, Education Resources Technician, Altus Air Force Base, 513 Honeysuckle Avenue, Altus, OK, 73521, (580) 480-2676, Candence_hammer@yahoo.com
Timeline
Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council Board Member
Emily Smith, President
01.2022 - Current
Director of Fine Arts
Altus Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
President for Phi Beta Mu, Beta Chapter, International School Bandmaster Fraternity
Elected Position From My Peers
01.2018 - 01.2020
Director of Bands
Altus Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
Vice President for the Oklahoma Music Educators Association
Executive Secretary, Jerry Huffer
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bands of America Music For All Summer Symposium
Training Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
President of the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association
Non Profit Organization
01.2010 - 01.2011
Oklahoma Music Educator’s Association All State Concert Band Chairman
OMEA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Roger Levick
01.2003 - Current
Executive Secretary for the Southwestern Oklahoma Band Director’s Association
Non Profit Organization
01.1999 - 01.2024
Band Director
Altus Public Schools
01.1992 - Current
Student Teacher
Clinton Public Schools
01.1992 - 05.1992
Master of Music Degree -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Music Education Degree - Instrumental/General Music Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University