Mark Cook
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Seasoned music teacher with several years' experience in instruction and several years' experience as a professional musician. Accomplished in creating curriculum to prepare students for music examinations. Demonstrated leverage expertise to advance organizational goals and guide students towards excellence in musical performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Music and Arts
Atlanta, GA
03.2009 - Current
- Created individual lesson plans for each student based on their skill level and interests in music.
- Maintained a positive learning environment by providing encouragement and constructive criticism during lessons.
- Engaged students through creative activities such as songwriting exercises or arranging games that are fun but also help them learn important concepts like rhythm or harmony.
- Gathered music and props for daily class instruction as well as performances.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression through composition and improvisation assignments.
- Assigned pieces of music for students to practice at home, monitored progress, and provided feedback.
Graphic Designer
Self-employeed
Woodstock, GA
05.2016 - 09.2024
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Edited photographs for use in digital media platforms including web banners and social media posts.
- Assisted in selecting colors, images, text style and layout for each project.
- Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
- Created print materials, such as brochures, flyers, and business cards, from concept to completion.
- Executed photo editing and manipulation tasks to enhance visual content.
Woodworker
The furniture Guild
Woodstock, GA
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Fabricated and finished hardwood products using a variety of tools, including saws, sanders, routers, and jointers.
- Maintained inventory of lumber, hardware, and other materials used in production.
- Assembled components for custom pieces utilizing dowels, glue, screws, nails.
- Finished wood items and construction using sanding techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN06-2000
Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terre Haute, IN05-1985
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GASkills
- Performance direction
- Audio Editing
- Lesson Planning
- Music Theory
- Music production
- Group and individual instruction
- Advanced music theory
Accomplishments
- Golden National Honor Society member
- I also have an associates degree in Architectural Drafting.
Certification
- 4 time winner of "Album of the Year" from JPF music awards in Los Angeles, CA
- My original music has been used on about 200 TV shows and film.
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Self-employeed
05.2016 - 09.2024
Woodworker
The furniture Guild
03.2016 - 07.2018
Music Teacher
Music and Arts
03.2009 - Current
- 4 time winner of "Album of the Year" from JPF music awards in Los Angeles, CA
- My original music has been used on about 200 TV shows and film.
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Indiana State University
Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Chattahoochee Technical College
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