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Kyle Renfro

La Crosse,WI

Summary

Motivated, hard working self-starter with leadership and teamwork qualities seeking opportunities for growth. Energized by creativity, personal development, and stimulating challenges.






Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Musician

Self-Employed
01.2018 - Current
  • Since 2018, I have made a living as a Freelance Guitarist, Instructor and Performer.
  • I have maintained a lesson studio in La Crosse teaching anywhere from 15-35 students of all ages weekly.
  • I operate my own company KR Productions LLC through which I travel and perform as myself in the tri-state area (WI, IA, MN)
  • For the last 6 years I have adapted skills by being my own accountant, administrative assistant, and public relations coordinator.

Market Consultant, Ambassador

Sleeping Giant Gaming
08.2023 - Current

Sleeping Giant Gaming is a start-up tabletop gaming company based in La Crosse, WI. They are the developer of a new D&D 5th Edition campaign setting, and during their recent Kickstarter campaign I offered my services as a game market consultant and assisted in advertising and marketing the campaign. I also joined them at Game Hole Con in Madison, WI to assist in displaying the product in the Exhibitor's Hall. I was required to display product knowledge, and help drive customers to their active Kickstarter page to help land new backers. I am still consulting for them on and off for conventions and during production downtime until the product launches later in 2024.

Sales Associate/Assistant Sound Engineer

SSE Music Inc.
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • Assisted customers in purchase of Rental Band & Orchestra Instruments, Guitars, Live Sound equipment, and various music accessories.
  • Assistant Sound Engineer for SSE Sound & Light. Worked events such as High School Show Choir Competitions, and Holiday events
  • Monitor engineer. Worked side stage operating monitor mixes for International acts at La Crosse Irishfest. Also organized setup and teardown between acts setting and offloading the stage with heavy sound and musical equipment.

Shift Leader

Dunkin Donuts
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • Shift Lead for Morning and Afternoon shifts
  • Trained employees in Tomah, WI prior to Grand Opening of new franchise.
  • Completed Servsafe certification for proper food handling, drink and food prep.

Bartender/Server

Ground Round
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Completed study, coursework and passed State Exam to attain Bartending License.
  • Served customers in Sports Lounge and Family Dining, as well operating the mini-bar at Three Bears Resort lounge operated by the same owner.

Packing/Shipping Coordinator

Astec Underground
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Took complete inventory of products purchased by The Toro Company from Astec Underground after purchase of Astec Underground production lines for underground equipment such as Trenchers, Skid-steers, etc.
  • Oversaw package and shipping of purchased product inventory.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance/Music Composition/Music Theory

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Associate of Arts - General Education (for Transferring To University)

Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Marketing/Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Computer Skills (Office Suite)/Web Design
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Product Development
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Growth

Timeline

Market Consultant, Ambassador

Sleeping Giant Gaming
08.2023 - Current

Musician

Self-Employed
01.2018 - Current

Sales Associate/Assistant Sound Engineer

SSE Music Inc.
05.2015 - 01.2018

Shift Leader

Dunkin Donuts
05.2014 - 12.2015

Bartender/Server

Ground Round
05.2013 - 08.2013

Packing/Shipping Coordinator

Astec Underground
05.2012 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance/Music Composition/Music Theory

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Associate of Arts - General Education (for Transferring To University)

Pellissippi State Community College
Kyle Renfro