Jon Gaunt
Gainesville,FL
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bo Diddley Plaza Recreation Leader
City of Gainesville, Parks Recreation & Cultural Affairs
08.2017 - Current
- Acts as a public information resource; answers public inquiries about programs and services offered by the Gainesville Park Services
- Establishes timelines and priority-based deadlines, organizes, and provides follow-up regarding tasks and other time-sensitive matters and duties
- Interacts with a multi-cultural, diverse community
- Able to work independently and in a collaborative environment with a team-player mentality
- Marketing and promotion of events; as it relates to event planning, logistics, and successful execution
- Prepares periodic and special reports including daily incident, accident, and activity logs
- Acts as a liaison between the park and other county/city offices
- Performs site and program evaluations, and provides feedback to supervisors including recommendations for modifications and improvements
- Coordination of the Gainesville Union Street Farmers Market, City of Gainesville's Free Friday Concerts, Pride Festival, Heritage Celebrations.
Violinist
Chuck Ragan & The Camaraderie
10.2006 - Current
- Professional musician and freelance artist
- Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Tour production, record production and merchandising.
Public & General
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Customer Service and Events Representative
- Opening and structuring a new restaurant
- Retail sales of wine, cheese, and charcuterie
- Booking, promotion, and execution of various events including but not limited to private parties, live music events, and wine tastings
- Management of vendor relations and product inventory.
Education
Liberal Arts - Sociology
James Madison University
Graduate -
St. Paul the VI Catholic High School
Skills
- Customer service
- Collaborator
- Interpersonal skills
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Promotions and sales
- Communication
- Public speaking
- Networking
- Music instruction
- Music & Tour production
Certification
- Safe Assembly Crowd Manager
- Mental Health First Aid Certified- Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
Timeline
Bo Diddley Plaza Recreation Leader
City of Gainesville, Parks Recreation & Cultural Affairs
08.2017 - Current
Public & General
08.2015 - 08.2017
Violinist
Chuck Ragan & The Camaraderie
10.2006 - Current
Liberal Arts - Sociology
James Madison University
Graduate -
St. Paul the VI Catholic High School