Ken Gibson
Andover,MA
Summary
Personable team focused craftsman with a respect for history and a love of music, interested in working with a group of passionate, interesting people who take pride in their work.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Music Instructor, Performing Musician
Andover Guitar
10.2002 - Current
- Plan and prepare individual music lessons to support student needs. Adapt teaching methods to accommodate students with diverse learning styles and various musical goals
- Cultivate artistic expression and creativity through improvisational activities and exercises.
- Engage with audiences to create memorable experiences at live performances.
- Artistic director for Rust Never Sleeps touring band
- Secure bookings, negotiate contracts, and manage scheduling for regional touring band.
Woodworking Program Director
Utec - Lowell
04.2015 - 08.2024
- Designed, developed, and implemented a Vocational Woodworking Program for at-risk and court-involved young adults (17-25 yrs old).
- Provided mentorship and encouragement to impact-young adults while teaching advanced technical skills for the Woodworking and Manufacturing industries.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Consistently exceeded key performance indicators by adapting quickly to changes in program needs.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
Cabinetmaker
Beaulieu/Beaudette/Joel Bitton Woodworking
01.1986 - 01.2000
- Proficient in operating industrial saws, jointers, planers, widebelt sanders and other machinery for milling lumber.
- Produce doors, drawers, component parts, and custom casework
- Produce architectural millwork in a production setting
- Lead Finisher (2 years): Operating a commercial spray booth, applying various lacquer based clear-coat and painted finishes
- Install custom cabinetry as needed
Education
Guitar Performance
Berklee College of Music
High School Diploma -
Essex Agricultural & Technical Institute
Danvers, MAAcoustic Guitar Build
North Road Guitars Lutherie Course
Brentwood, NHCertified Music Practitioner (CMP) in Training
Music For Healing And Transition Program
11.2025
Skills
- Good natured, positive attitude
- Strong teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Strong general woodworking skills
- Produces high-quality work
- Curious and eager to learn
Timeline
Woodworking Program Director
Utec - Lowell
04.2015 - 08.2024
Private Music Instructor, Performing Musician
Andover Guitar
10.2002 - Current
Cabinetmaker
Beaulieu/Beaudette/Joel Bitton Woodworking
01.1986 - 01.2000
Guitar Performance
Berklee College of Music
High School Diploma -
Essex Agricultural & Technical Institute
Acoustic Guitar Build
North Road Guitars Lutherie Course
Certified Music Practitioner (CMP) in Training
Music For Healing And Transition Program
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