Katie McManus
Buford,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
FRONT ENSEMBLE TECHNICIAN
Flowery Branch High School Band
Flowery Branch, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Met with directors to discuss and prepare for rehearsals
- Led rehearsals with students to better their abilities
- Taught small clinics to students in preparation for the season
- Determined how musical scores can be used to challenge young musicians
- Collaborated with other colleagues on composing warm-ups and short pieces.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JackBellDrumming
Flowery Branch, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Observed students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Requisitioned and stocked teaching materials and supplies.
Steel Band Assistant Director
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Guided 16 musicians during rehearsals, performances and recording sessions.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of equipment for performances.
- Positioned group members to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Provided individual instruction to students on instrument technique and performance skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR05-2024
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Immersion Techniques
- Student Support
- Parent Communication
- Music Leadership
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Composition Adaptation
- Conducting
Performance Experience
- 2023 Collaborative Artist with the Village Chorale in Hot Springs, AR
- 2023 Winner of the Annual W. Francis and Mary McBeth Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition
- 2023 Collaborative Artist and Composer for Ouachita Baptist University's Opera
- 2023 Pit Musician in Ouachita Baptist University's production of Festival of Christmas
- 2023 Guest Artist with the Holy Trinity Church in Hot Springs, AR
- 2023 Pit Musician in Ouachita Baptist University's production of Mary Poppins
- 2022 Collaborative Artist and Composer for Ouachita Baptist University's Opera
- 2022 Guest Artist with the Community Band of Hot Springs, AR
- 2019 Guest Artist with the Gwinnet Symphony in Gwinnet, GA
References
Jack Bell, JackBellDrumming, (770) 380-7018, jackbelldrumming@gmail.com
Timeline
Steel Band Assistant Director
Ouachita Baptist University
08.2023 - 12.2023
FRONT ENSEMBLE TECHNICIAN
Flowery Branch High School Band
04.2023 - Current
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JackBellDrumming
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Ouachita Baptist University
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