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Patrick Sweeney

Townsend,DE

Summary

Talented Musician with expertise in multiple instruments and 18 years of professional music experience. Selects music, coordinates practices and maintains equipment in good working order. Superb memorization and improvisational skills. . Self-motivated with dedication and proven to work independently and collaboratively. Thrive in fast-paced environments. Business-minded and personable in consistently maintaining excellent communication and building productive relationships with diverse professionals and a knack for inspiring students.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Low Sundays (Band)

Self
Wilmington, DE
02.2020 - Current
  • Composed and performed lead guitar parts and background vocals.
  • Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
  • Perform in 1-2 shows minimum monthly.
  • Responsible for writing all lead guitar and guitar pieces
  • Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
  • Conducted impromptu performances for groups and passersby.
  • Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
  • Taught private guitar lessons for beginner students.
  • Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
  • Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
  • Performed music in styles such as Classic Rock, and Punk Rock
  • Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
  • Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working order.
  • Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
  • Composed, arranged and recorded 2 albums worth of original songs.

Dragonfly Farms

Self
Townsend, DE
01.2019 - Current
  • Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery.
  • Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
  • Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, or tools as part of skilled management of $20,000 budget yearly.
  • Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
  • Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
  • Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
  • Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
  • Assessed farm activities to comply with government regulations.
  • Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
  • Monitored plant health and welfare.
  • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
  • Used Quickbooks to maintain financial, production and employment records of farm.
  • Branched farm out into new areas by adding tours, special events and customer activities.
  • Raised and hand-sowed certified natural crops.
  • Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
  • Established schedules and assigned work tasks to individual team members based on strengths, knowledge and availability to meet business, plant and customer demands.
  • Flexed with unexpected problems such as droughts and infestations to maintain farm profits.
  • Managed operational records, administrative needs and marketing plans to promote business and strengthen revenue streams.
  • Monitored workers to check adherence to safety regulations, issuing warnings or disciplinary actions to violators.
  • Optimized growth and development at every stage and moved finished plants to sales displays for customer viewing.
  • Supervised farm hands.
  • Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
  • Hired new farm hands seasonally.
  • Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
  • Directed work of 10-member team of nursery staff and greenhouse growers managing need of more than 300 plants.
  • Maintained optimal health of each plant by monitoring water pH, using organic methods and applying relevant chemicals based on specifications for specific plants or customers.
  • Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional plant care.
  • Placed supply orders, restocked supplies and merchandised products for purchase by customers.
  • Handled complex and urgent customer concerns calmly to maximize satisfaction and enhance loyalty.
  • Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
  • Reported on farm operations and notable incidents to local, state and federal authorities.

Gaston's Glasswork

Self
Townsend, DE
04.2011 - Current
  • Trained two apprentices that went on to have successful lampworking careers.
  • Offered private lessons and instruction to 20 students
  • Consistently produced innovative pieces, and sold them via online marketplace, festivals, events and commissions.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used color, space and composition to produce desired artistic effects.
  • Developed portfolios highlighting artistic styles and abilities to present to gallery owners, shop owners and private collectors.
  • Constructed glass products according to design specifications.
  • Kept tools, equipment and work areas properly maintained.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work, dedication and study.


The Mad Dabbers ( Band )

Self
Felton, DE
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Wrote and performed Lead Guitar parts
  • Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
  • Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
  • Memorized standards often requested at shows.
  • Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
  • Performed music in styles such as Punk Rock and Reggae.
  • Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working order.
  • Performed backing vocals
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
  • Composed, arranged and recorded 1 album of original songs.
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.

Event Coordinator and Founder

Witches Brew Festival
Townsend, DE
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Organized, coordinated and deployed Festova; events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.

Manager of Paint and Hardware Department

Home Depot And Lowes
Middletown, DE
01.2006 - 05.2010
  • Built successful retail teams by instilling culture of collaboration and developing daily plans centered on common group goals.
  • Engaged associates in daily operations through open communication and upbeat team meetings.
  • Monitored cashiers' work and balanced registers to maintain strong financial controls.
  • Supervised staff of 6 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures during day shift.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Encouraged departmental employees to present positive, exemplary image to customers.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Maintained store equipment, printers and fax machines.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve issues.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Education

Biology

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Skills

  • Classically Trained in Violin, Voice and Trombone
  • Trained in Guitar, Bass Guitar
  • Event Coordination
  • Self Taught Drum Set
  • Self-Motivated
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • MS Office
  • Teambuilding
  • Decision-Making
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Data Entry
  • Incredible Ear for Tuning and replicating music by sound only
  • Sight reading
  • Good with people of all ages
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

The Mad Dabbers ( Band )

Self
03.2020 - 09.2022

Low Sundays (Band)

Self
02.2020 - Current

Dragonfly Farms

Self
01.2019 - Current

Event Coordinator and Founder

Witches Brew Festival
06.2017 - 12.2018

Gaston's Glasswork

Self
04.2011 - Current

Manager of Paint and Hardware Department

Home Depot And Lowes
01.2006 - 05.2010

Biology

University of Delaware

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