John Saint Amour

Experienced Supervisor with expertise in team leadership, planning and operational skills built during a 20 year career in copyright and from experience as an educator in the public schools. Equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Collaborative leadership style with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture with focus on team building, and encouraging leadership from within staff. Include morale-building experiences to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Experience building and maintaining positive relationships between PIO and PIE/OnE and across USCO directorates.

10 year string of Outstanding Ratings in current Supervisory Information Specialist position.

2017 AIPLA Award recognizing outstanding contribution to the integrity of Intellectual Property Laws in America

• Library of Congress Professional Association
• Library of Congress Chorale

• Director, Rockville Concert Band, 2010, present, Independently plan and execute a full season of concerts, lead rehearsals and concerts, create and sustain high level of performance, manage inventory and procure new works, implement new strategies for fundraising and new concert programming. Serve as member of Board of Directors involved with the financial health of organization.
• Artistic Director, Arts United of Washington, Inc, 2003, 2008, 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts company with the mission to unite dance, music and theatre to create unique performances and train youths in each art form. Provide professional performances, Saturday master classes, and a summer arts program for kids. Developed mission, policies, and the education program. Assisted with publicity, fundraising, grant writing, and organized regional tours. Arts United was featured in the September 2006 issue of Dancer Magazine alongside the Kirov Ballet. Reviewed in The Washington Post, the Washington City Paper, Dance View Times, the Virginian Pilot, Arlington Weekly News TV, and Foggy Bottom News Online. Music Director for the Arts United professional productions: The Scenic Route ’07 (2007) updated original production with new music and dance. The Scenic Route (2006), an original production. Meet Me at the Café (2004), an original production. Phedre (2004), a Greek tragedy w/music by Gustav Holst arr. Saint Amour & GordonBowie. 2008 Metro DC Dance Awards Finalist for Best Scenic Design held at the Kennedy Center. Performances at The Dance Place (DC); Jack Guidone Theate(DC); Theatre on the Run (VA); Old Dominion University (VA); Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington (MD); Goose Route Dance Festival (WV); Thomas Jefferson National Memorial (DC) and Joe’s Movement Emporium. Participated in the 2007 Capital Fringe Festival.
• Music Director, Library of Congress Chorale, 2008, 2010, Independently, with no supervision program, prepare and conduct two major concerts per year performed at the Coolidge Auditorium, plus provide music for special Library of Congress events.
• Music Director, Vienna (VA) Community Band, 2004, 2010, Independently with no supervision, program, prepare and conduct a 10 concert season serving the Vienna and Northern Virginia area and serve on Board of Directors. Performances at the Vienna Community Center, Vienna Town Green, Fort Washington National Park, and the Historic Freeman House Museum.
• Assistant Conductor, Washington Symphony Orchestra, 2002, 2003, Official Orchestra of the District of Columbia. Conducted performances at Lincoln Theatre, Warner Theater, Russell Senate Office Building, The Washington Club, including a special performance of the celebration by the US and Chinese Embassies for the selection of Beijing as the site of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
• Choir Conductor and Cantor, St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church (DC), 2007, present, Under the supervision of the music director, rehearse and perform weekly music program.
• Conductor, Decoration Day Chorus, 2007, Memorial Day, May 30th, Celebration at Arlington National Cemetery. Sponsored by the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. Independently plan musical program, organize and run rehearsals, establish logistics with publicity, performance venue and, in some cases, transportation.

• George Thuronyi, Deputy Director of Public Information and Education, USCO, 202-707-6866 gthu@copyright.gov (Current Supervisor)
• Denise Garrett, Section Head, Public Information Office, USCO, 202-707-6665, dgar@loc.gov (Supervisor until 11/30/2023)
• Peter Vankevich, Former Section Head, Public Information Office, USCO, 202 468-2871, petevankevich@gmail.com
• Richard Stumpf, President, Rockville Concert Band, 301-713-3028 x173, R_stumpf@yahoo.com