Manuel Gonzales
Richmond
Summary
Seasoned Director of Bands with a background in leading and organizing successful music programs. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities, exceptional musical knowledge, and excellent organizational skills. Known for fostering talent development and creating inspiring musical performances. Instrumental in transforming band programs to produce high-level performance ensembles. 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.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Bands
Cypress Lakes High School
Katy
08.2008 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with school administration, students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, community partners, vendors, and booster organizations.
- Attended conferences to stay abreast of current trends in music education.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure integration of music into core curriculum areas. Maintained a program in which I supported students in monitoring their grades.
- Recruited qualified instructors to teach various instruments within the band program.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive program of music education and performance for the band program.
- Supervised assistant directors and other personnel in support of the band program.
- Selected appropriate music for all ensembles within the band program.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts to supplement budgets allocated to the band program.
- Created and managed an annual budget for the band program. Budgets averaged $180,000 per school year.
- Scheduled performances, rehearsals, competitions, and other events related to the band program.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations set forth by local authorities when managing events related to the band program. I am CPR certified, first aid certified, and knowledgeable about defibrillators and medical heat-related awareness protections.
- Planned band involvement in extracurricular activities and special events. I coordinated travels to France, England, Italy, Monaco, Disneyland, CA, Disney World, FL, Dallas, and San Antonio for the students.
- Used computers and synthesizers to compose, orchestrate and arrange music.
- Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents to maintain organized filing system.
Director Of Bands
Alief Elsik High School
Houston
11.1999 - 05.2008
Head Band Director
Lufkin ISD
Lufkin
08.1994 - 11.1999
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-1992
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Fundraising coordination
- Performance scheduling
- Team leadership
- Community engagement
- Student mentorship
- Safety compliance
- Music education
- Collaboration skills
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Director Of Bands
Cypress Lakes High School
08.2008 - Current
Director Of Bands
Alief Elsik High School
11.1999 - 05.2008
Head Band Director
Lufkin ISD
08.1994 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Stephen F. Austin State University
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