John Zieser
Norwalk,IA
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Guitar Center
07.2018 - Current
- Teaching a variety of students how to be proficient with guitar, bass guitar, ukulele and disciplines relating to music production
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
Guitar, Audio Production
FREEPWR
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Notable performances
- Fresh Fest in 2017 at Brenton Skate Plaza (sponsored by Monster)
- Des Moines Marathon 2018 and 2019
- Multicultural Festival at Evelyn Davis Park 2018 and 2019
- World Food and Music Festival in Downtown Des Moines 2019
- 80/35 Gen Z showcase 2019
- Poetry Hop at Gaslamp, Hickman Pub & Grill and Vaudeville Mews 2019
- Yoga at the Farm 2019
- Drake University African Festival 2019
- Music in the Junction 2019
- ACLU100 show at Des Moines Social Club 2019
- 80/35 Main Stage
Patient Transporter
UnityPoint Health
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Ensuring safe transfer of patients and labs
- Created music for patients of IMMC
- Took part in promotional video for patient transport
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Acted as advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
Patient Observation Technician
UnityPoint Health
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Using visual and audio devices to monitor patients
- Working as a team to provide safety and comfort to patients
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Personal Trainer
Aspen Athletic Club
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Meeting with potential clients to sell them personal training
- Servicing clientele through individualized training programs
- Personal record of over $5,000 in revenue for one month
- Built clientele of over thirty individuals
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Adapted workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries ensuring safety while still challenging their abilities.
- Fostered a positive workout environment with upbeat energy and professional demeanor.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
Production Intern
KPHO CBS 5
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Conducting the prompter for all morning newscasts from 4:00a.m to 12:00p.m
- Participating in live production shoots
- Implementing the set production layout between each newscast
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts & Performance
Arizona State University (West Campus)
Glendale, AZ12.2014
Skills
- Proficient Typing (49 WPM)
- Audio software and hardware
- Logic Pro
- Pro Tools
- Setting up microphones
- Microsoft Office Applications
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid/PR (former), 01/01/16
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (former), 01/01/15
- HTML
- Python 3
Career Experience
- Music Teacher, Guitar Center, 07/01/18, present, Teaching a variety of students how to be proficient with guitar, bass guitar, ukulele and disciplines relating to music production
- Patient Transporter, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines, IA, 09/01/18, 07/01/20, Ensuring safe transfer of patients and labs, Created music for patients of IMMC, Took part in a promotional video for patient transport
- Guitar, audio production, FREEPWR!, 01/01/17, 12/31/21, Fresh Fest(sponsored by Monster), Des Moines Marathon, Multicultural Festival at Evelyn Davis Park, World Food and Music Festival, 80/35 Gen Z showcase, Poetry Hop, Yoga at the Farm, Drake University African Festival 2019, Music in the Junction 2019, ACLU100 show at Des Moines Social Club 2019, Riverview Music Festival, 80/35 Main Stage, Middle of Nowhere Fest
- Patient Observation Technician, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines, IA, 01/01/18, 12/31/19, Using visual and audio devices to monitor patients, Working as a team to provide safety and comfort to patients
- Personal Trainer, Aspen Athletic Club, Des Moines, IA, 01/01/16, 12/31/18, Meeting with potential clients to sell them personal training, Servicing clientele through individualized training programs, Personal record of over $5,000 in revenue for one month, Built a clientele of over thirty individuals
Volunteer Experience
- Awarded Silver Cord in high school for 200 hours of community service
- President of United Fighters Association Club at ASU Spring Semester 2014
Timeline
Patient Transporter
UnityPoint Health
09.2018 - 07.2020
Music Teacher
Guitar Center
07.2018 - Current
Patient Observation Technician
UnityPoint Health
01.2018 - 01.2019
Guitar, Audio Production
FREEPWR
01.2017 - 01.2021
Personal Trainer
Aspen Athletic Club
01.2016 - 01.2018
Production Intern
KPHO CBS 5
01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts & Performance
Arizona State University (West Campus)