Leah Ledtje
Harvey,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Musician
United States Marine Corps
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Provided musical support for military ceremonies and other official functions, Marine Corps community relations events, and Marine Corps personnel procurement programs.
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
- Designed eye-catching promotional materials to advertise upcoming shows, increasing ticket sales.
- Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and refining individual skills on various instruments.
- Assisted in coordinating logistics during concert tours including travel plans, lodging accommodations, and equipment transportation.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Teaching Assistant
University Bands
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming rehearsals and performances.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Director of Bands
West Branch Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Elevated band performance quality by implementing rigorous rehearsal techniques and high standards.
- Mentored aspiring musicians, fostering individual talent development and cultivating leadership skills.
- Increased student participation in the band program through targeted recruiting efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Developed comprehensive musician training programs for skill enhancement and growth.
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.
- Coordinated engaging field trips to concerts, workshops, masterclasses, or other relevant cultural experiences for student enrichment.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Designed engaging concert programs that showcased diverse repertoire and highlighted ensemble strengths.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress using both formative and summative evaluation techniques.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities for department resources, ensuring effective allocation of funds for equipment, music, and events.
Education
M.A. in Music Education -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2017
B.M. in Trumpet Performance and Music Education -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA01.2007
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Scheduling
- Strong attention to detail
- Orchestra and Band Direction
- Schedule Management
- Music technology
- Team Collaboration
- Versatile
- Teaching experience
Timeline
Musician
United States Marine Corps
06.2017 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant
University Bands
01.2016 - 05.2017
Director of Bands
West Branch Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2015
M.A. in Music Education -
University of Iowa
B.M. in Trumpet Performance and Music Education -
University of Iowa