Mukund Rangaswamy
Ballston Spa,NY
Summary
Mission-centered leader with five years of experience in administration, management, and technology. Proven ability to enhance productivity through process verification and refinement, while fostering an environment of collaboration and high morale. Expertise in strategic alliance creation, complex problem-solving, and relationship building, coupled with a strong foundation in functional and educational technology. Aiming to leverage these skills to drive business initiatives within a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE MUSICIAN & EDUCATOR
Independent Business
New York, NY
09.2015 - Current
- A professional performing artist played and collaborated with musicians from all over the world, both in New York and the rest of the world.
- Music teacher at PS-64, Robert Simon, NYC District 1 Public Schools.
- Math and Computer Science Teacher for United Talmudical Boys' School.
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures through clinics and masterclasses on educational theories, practices, and methodologies to undergraduate students, fostering a stimulating learning environment.
- Conducted private lessons and masterclasses in schools and colleges such as Berklee College of Music (Boston), Five Towns College (Long Island), and Kolstein Music, Inc. University of Burlington (Vermont).
DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIVE
KOLSTEIN MUSIC
LONG ISLAND, NY
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Primary liaison with students, parents, national and international clients
- Marketing, business development and strategy, business expansion
- Conducting national level outreach programs across multiple platforms such as educational institutions and orchestras
- Client relations and customer service
LEAD DEVELOPER, RETAIL & MARKETING APPLICATION
KOLSTEIN MUSIC
LONG ISLAND, NY
05.2017 - 03.2022
- The application included but was not limited to an array of different options for a multidimensional organization such as: Client and Customer enrollment, day-to-day invoices, rental contracts, complete inventory management, detailed accounting reports
- Managing and maintaining digital marketing tools such as website traffic and data, social media accounts, and SEO platforms
- Created flexible reports to analyze and understand business trends
- Implementing research-based strategies and investments
MANAGER OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & TECH DEVELOPMENT
SWARNBHOOMI ACADEMY OF MUSIC(SAM)
CHENNAI, INDIA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated excellence in managing academics, and played a pivotal role in creating a comprehensive curriculum.
- Developed a complete web-based school management application( FEDENA- Using Ruby on Rails) to increase the efficiency of the institution.
- Developed and implemented innovative educational technology strategies to enhance classroom instruction, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and academic achievement.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate digital resources and tools into the curriculum, facilitating seamless integration of technology, and promoting a 21st-century learning environment.
- Conducted professional development workshops and training sessions for faculty and staff members on the effective use of educational technology, resulting in improved teaching practices and increased digital literacy skills.
- Managed and maintained a comprehensive inventory of educational technology equipment and software, ensuring availability and functionality for teachers and students, while staying within budget constraints.
- Manager of student admission, both on and off campus.
- Board member of the Scholarship Committee.
- Head of student services and all day-to-day academic activities, such as enrollment, scholarships, classes, and progress reports.
- Managed faculty operations, including recruitment and hiring.
- Coordinated admissions outreach programs for the institution by identifying and conducting individual counseling for students and parents, as well as group presentations in colleges, schools, educational exhibitions, and other venues, both national and international.
- Instrumental in creating a comprehensive curriculum for nontraditional students.
- Spearheaded an international collaboration between SAM and McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, MN, USA, in a study abroad program that expanded international students' market.
- Updated the overall maintenance of the institution's network.
PROGRAMMER / ANALYST
WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
BANGALORE, INDIA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Programming experience in architecture and development
- Maintenance and testing of web applications for an international life insurance corporation
- Back-end developer on an award-winning team
Education
DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE -
Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music
Chennai, India01.2013
Bachelor of Information Technology -
Sathyabama University
Chennai, India01.2009
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Critical thinking
- Resolving employer challenges with innovative solutions
- Technology integration and architectural development
- Educational technology
- Business development
- Workshop facilitation
- Managing databases
- Creating presentations and visual aids
- Web application development
- Data analysis
- Data-driven instruction
Awards & Certification.
- Full-tuition athletic scholarship recipient, Sathyabama University, 2009
- Full-tuition academic scholarship recipient, Western Carolina University, 2009
- Best Instrumentalist award recipient, Jack Daniel Music Awards India, 2011
- Cisco Certified Network Professional, 2011.
- Music scholarship recipient, Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music, 2012
- Runner-up, Bucharest International Jazz Competition, Singapore, 2014
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIVE
KOLSTEIN MUSIC
01.2020 - 03.2022
LEAD DEVELOPER, RETAIL & MARKETING APPLICATION
KOLSTEIN MUSIC
05.2017 - 03.2022
FREELANCE MUSICIAN & EDUCATOR
Independent Business
09.2015 - Current
MANAGER OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & TECH DEVELOPMENT
SWARNBHOOMI ACADEMY OF MUSIC(SAM)
01.2013 - 01.2015
PROGRAMMER / ANALYST
WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
01.2011 - 01.2012
DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE -
Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music
Bachelor of Information Technology -
Sathyabama University
Similar Profiles
Evan ShusterEvan Shuster
E-Commerce Business Owner at Independent BusinessE-Commerce Business Owner at Independent Business
Peter YohnaPeter Yohna
PC Building and Repair Specialist at Independent BusinessPC Building and Repair Specialist at Independent Business
Neeta BarotNeeta Barot
Business Owner at Independent BusinessBusiness Owner at Independent Business