Desire a position in the music industry, as it has been my primary focus and interest for most of my adult life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate/Lessons Associate
Firehouse Guitars
04.2005 - 10.2006
Demonstrated and sold instruments including guitars, mandolins, basses and related accessories.
Taught lessons for guitar and bass for 10-15 students, including electric and acoustic. Playing styles included conventional, finger-picking and slide.
Sales Associate
Franklin-Covey
10.1999 - 04.2005
Demonstrated and answered questions about various Franklin Covey products and handled sales transactions.
Built relationships with numerous repeat customers.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance
with store policy.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Security Guard
Smith Security
01.1997 - 03.1999
Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southside High School
Elmira
06-1992
Skills
Possess excellent knowledge of various brands and models of guitars, including such subjects as scale length, pick-up types, finishes, guitar history, etc
Ability to demonstrate guitars, basses, mandolin, banjo, violin and saxophone and keyboards