Freelance Music Instruction and Performance
Self Employed
Fort Wayned, IN
2014 - Current
- Public and private performing musician and instructor.
Matthew Lovell
Fort Wayne,Indiana
Summary
Experienced, motivated manager with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Work History
Seasonal Employment
Various Employers
2014 - 2020
- Turf Management: Briali Vineyards, Fremont, Indiana
- Turf Management: The Lackey Group, Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Work-style Assessment Scoring and Clerical: National Assessment Services, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Director of Bands and Orchestras
Northwood Middle School
Fort Wayne, Indiana
2013 - 2014
- Diversified my curriculum for one of the most culturally diverse schools in the State of Indiana.
- Aligned goals and lesson plans with community, local, and state standards, missions, and guidelines.
Director of Bands and Instrumental General Music
Antwerp Local Schools
Antwerp, Ohio
2008 - 2013
- Differentialized individual and large-group instruction.
- Hired and supervised support staff.
- Led and organized non-profit fundraising for materials, instruments, Disney Trip, etc.
- Led Antwerp High School Marching Band to top three finishes of annual adjudicated marching band event for five consecutive years (highest in school history.)
Musical Instruments and Pro Sound Commissioned Sales and Sales Manager
Music-Go-Round
Fort Wayne, Indiana
2000 - 2005
- Earned top-salesperson honors 22 of my first 25 months
- Developed, maintained, and grew client base
- Earned and maintained an excellent Net Promoter Score
- Procured exemplary client/customer relations in both brick and mortar and internet sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Instrumental Music Education
Indiana University-Purdue University
Fort Wayne, IN05-2007
Skills
- Planning & Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration & Team Management
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Troubleshooting
- Verbal Communication
- Active Listening
- Customer Relations
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- Volunteer for Fort Wayne Trails, 2014 - present
- Family member care-giver, 2020-2021
- Biking
- HIking
- Travel
- Family Time
Timeline
Freelance Music Instruction and Performance
Self Employed
2014 - Current
Seasonal Employment
Various Employers
2014 - 2020
Director of Bands and Orchestras
Northwood Middle School
2013 - 2014
Director of Bands and Instrumental General Music
Antwerp Local Schools
2008 - 2013
Musical Instruments and Pro Sound Commissioned Sales and Sales Manager
Music-Go-Round
2000 - 2005
Bachelor of Science - Instrumental Music Education
Indiana University-Purdue University