Mary Skop
Kenosha,WI
Summary
I am the director of operations and podcast producer & editor for Transcend Leadership Collective, a leadership consulting company. In addition to my roles at Transcend, I am also a music educator, performer, composer, and co-founder of the band "The Number of Months." I am deeply passionate about exploring the creative process both as an individual and collaboratively. My goal is to build collaborative relationships in my community and beyond, empowering others to connect emotionally and experience healing & connection through music.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations/ Podcast Producer & Editor
Transcend Leadership Collective
Yakima, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
- Manages day-to-day operations, CRM, and master calendar.
- Oversaw the implementation of new technology solutions designed to streamline processes.
- Identified areas where process improvements could be made resulting in increased productivity.
- Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
- Resolved customer service issues in a timely manner while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Set and met quarterly and annual goals with team and company president consistent with the vision of the company.
- Launched company podcast in September 2023.
- Edits all podcast episodes and writes show notes.
- Prepares clips for SM promotion.
- Books all guests and supports podcast host in interview prep.
- Works with director of marketing to promote podcast accordingly.
Collaborative Pianist
Self-employed
Kenosha, WI
09.1998 - Current
- Accompanist and vocal coach for WSMA Solo Ensemble and NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing.)
- Selected music for special events.
- Scheduled group and individual rehearsals.
- Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents to maintain organized filing system.
- Traveled to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances.
- Co-writer of the band "The Number of Months".
- Conferred with clergy to select music for church services.
- Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.
- Organized and ran sectional rehearsals for all voice types.
- Current staff accompanist for the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin under the direction of Maestro James Schatzman.
- Freelance accompanist for UW-Parkside Mastersingers- rehearsal accompanist for Handel’s Messiah, and Mozart’s Requiem in D minor. Organist for the 2019 performances of Handel’s Messiah under the direction of Dr. James Kinchen.
- Graduate Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2018-2020) for Piano Fundamentals, graduate voice majors, and Choir. Assisted with teaching piano fundamentals to non-piano majors- provided classroom and private coaching sessions. Assisted the director of choral activities (Zack Durlam) as an accompanist and sectional leader for Concert Chorale, Men’s Choir, and Women’s Choir. Rehearsal pianist for Beethoven’s 9th (2018), and Poulenc’s Gloria (2019.) Studied Advanced Contemporary Composition Techniques with Dr. Philip Sink (2020.)
Private Piano Instructor
Self-employed
Kenosha, WI
09.1998 - 12.2022
- I am a professional pianist with nearly 25 years of experience in teaching, accompanying, composing, and performing.
- Provided music theory training for beginner, intermediate and advanced piano students.
- Instructed students in scales, sight-reading and tonal differences on piano.
- Assessed students' progress and structured lesson plans to facilitate continued learning.
- Discussed child's lesson plans and progress with parents to facilitate new learning opportunities.
- Prepared students for recitals and competitions through effective training and practice schedules.
- Instilled values such as diligence, determination and focus to help students deal with challenges of advanced pieces and performances.
- Scheduled, planned and promoted events to showcase students' talent.
Digital Events Coordinator
Scranton-Gillette Communications, Inc.
Palatine, IL
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in streamlining the webinar planning process, resulting in consistent timelines and deployment schedules for all events.
- Coordinating with speakers to schedule webinars and tech Rehearsals.
- Establishing initial communication with the client.
- Acquiring marketing materials and organizing assets into marketing packages.
- Communicating with our Creative Services and Marketing to ensure a smooth and timely marketing campaign and maintaining a promo deployment schedule.
- Maintaining clear and consistent communications with clients and editors, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Worked with Marketing team to maximize registrations, increasing percentage of registrations by 58% in less than a year.
- Running the event and managing post-event communications.
- Communicated with other members of the Digital Events team to gain full insight into event flow.
Education
Master of Arts - Vocal Collaborative Piano Performance
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance And Piano Pedagogy & Literature
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI12.2004
Skills
- Workflow Management
- Communications with clients and podcast guests
- Special Events Planning
- Event Calendar Management
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced sight-reading skills
- Advanced music theory knowledge and analysis skills
- Live Music Performances
- Music Composition and arrangement
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Director of Operations/ Podcast Producer & Editor
Transcend Leadership Collective
06.2022 - Current
Digital Events Coordinator
Scranton-Gillette Communications, Inc.
02.2021 - 06.2022
Collaborative Pianist
Self-employed
09.1998 - Current
Private Piano Instructor
Self-employed
09.1998 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Vocal Collaborative Piano Performance
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance And Piano Pedagogy & Literature
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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