Michael Rodriguez
Austin
Summary
Versatile percussion teacher with 8+ years of music education experience. Proficient in lesson planning and classroom management. Has some background in food service, web development, and insurance sales. Seeking an opportunity to leverage experience with teamwork and attention to quality / detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Ensemble Director
Cedar Park High School Marching Band
05.2023 - Current
- Directed annual marching band program, enhancing student engagement and performance quality.
- Organized logistics for local and regional competitions, ensuring seamless execution of events.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving a record eight consecutive first place finishes at the UIL 5A State Marching Band Championship
Lead Front Ensemble Technician
Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Toured with a competing world class drum corps
- Directed and instructed an ensemble of young adult percussionists
- Continually collaborated with a small team of front ensemble / percussion staff
- Continually coordinated with a larger team of lead instructors / operations staff from other sections of the organization
- Worked with sponsor representatives to arrange delivery of instruments and equipment
- Oversaw the upkeep and organization of large amounts of musical and electronic equipment across a national tour
Benefits Advisor
American Family Life Insurance- Aflac
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Learned about Aflac's policies and function as a company
- Studied health and life insurance while training in Aflac's systems and procedures
- Obtained a license to sell health and life insurance in the state of Texas
- Accompanied and assisted veteran members of my team in prospecting and servicing local businesses
- Independently prospected business in person and over the phone
- Established new accounts with businesses throughout Temple, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Boerne, and other cities in Texas
- Maintained service to policyholders that I enrolled by helping with changes to coverage, addition of dependents, filing of claims, etc.
Kitchen Staff
University of North Texas Dining Services
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to uphold safety standards.
- Prepared and assembled meals following standardized recipes to ensure quality and presentation.
Education
Boot Camp - Computer Programming
The University of Texas at Austin
Remote07.2021
High school diploma - undefined
Cedar Ridge High School
Round Rock, TX05.2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Teamwork
- Acute attention to detail
- Quality control
- Logistical organization
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Lead Front Ensemble Technician
Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps
12.2024 - 08.2025
Front Ensemble Director
Cedar Park High School Marching Band
05.2023 - Current
Benefits Advisor
American Family Life Insurance- Aflac
05.2022 - 05.2023
Kitchen Staff
University of North Texas Dining Services
09.2017 - 12.2017
High school diploma - undefined
Cedar Ridge High School
Boot Camp - Computer Programming
The University of Texas at Austin