Rob Robinson
Roanoke,Texas
Summary
Energetic Sales Representative offering demonstrated success identifying prospects and converting leads into customers. Superior communication skills, understanding of client needs. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting sales, revenue and profit goals. Competent Instrument Product Specialist with more than 15 years of experience working in customer service and music retail.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Representative
Brook Mays Music
03.2020 - Current
- Presented educational products and creatively taught people about product usage.
- Maximized new business opportunities with school systems and other educational institutions.
- Serviced over 100 area school music programs with rental instruments and accessories for student music needs.
- Organized over 25 events annually with teachers and parents to present rental options.
- Deliver over 800 instruments annually for beginning music students
- Coordinate pick up of school owned instruments for repair.
- Consult with program directors, teachers and music instructors on yearly changes and adjustments to their programs.
Songwriter / Musician / Teacher
(Freelance) Rob Robinson Music
08.1988 - Current
- Enhanced listener engagement by incorporating emotional storytelling and unique melodies in songwriting.
- Collaborated with producers to create memorable hooks, resulting in increased radio play and downloads.
- Increased visibility of work by creating online portfolio of over 40 songs showcasing diverse range of compositions across different genres.
- Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, piano and drums.
- Improved student musicianship by incorporating specific and custom teaching methods and techniques.
School Sales Representative
Taylor's Music
03.2004 - 06.2005
- Presented educational products and creatively taught people about product usage.
- Maximized new business opportunities with school systems and other educational institutions.
- Serviced school music programs with rental instruments and accessories.
- Organized annual events with teachers and parents to present rental options.
- Deliver rental instruments annually for beginning music students
- Coordinate pick up of school owned instruments for repair.
- Consult with program directors, teachers and music instructors on yearly changes and adjustments to their programs.
Inventory/Warehouse Operations Manager
Medley Music
09.1997 - 12.2003
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material.
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
- Maximized coverage by carefully allocating resources, setting schedules and delegating assignments.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Graduate Bishop Shanahan High School
West Chester, PA06.1980
Applied Credits in English And Psychology
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MDApplied Credits in Music Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PASkills
- Strong Presentation Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication
- Accomplished Leader
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Independent Judgment and Decision Making
- Promotes Positive Behavior
- Multitasking Abilities
- Accomplished Musician, Writer and Teacher
Additional Information
- Artist and Clinician with Ludwig-Musser
- Adjudicator with US Bands
- National Snare Drumming Champion (Drum Corps International) 1979, 1980, & 1982
- National Snare Drumming Champion (Drum Corps Associates) 2012
- All State Concert Band Percussionist (Pennsylvania) 1980
- Music Composer and Published Author
- Member of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame
Legal Name: Harold T Robinson III / Will supply references upon request
Timeline
Educational Representative
Brook Mays Music
03.2020 - Current
School Sales Representative
Taylor's Music
03.2004 - 06.2005
Inventory/Warehouse Operations Manager
Medley Music
09.1997 - 12.2003
Songwriter / Musician / Teacher
(Freelance) Rob Robinson Music
08.1988 - Current
High School Diploma -
Graduate Bishop Shanahan High School
Applied Credits in English And Psychology
Harford Community College
Applied Credits in Music Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania