Roman Fude
Orange City,IA
Summary
Accomplished Front-Ensemble Director and Dollar Fresh Store Manager, adept in strategic planning and leadership development. Spearheaded performance enhancements and staff management, ensuring top-notch ensemble readiness and store operations. Demonstrated visionary leadership and negotiation skills, significantly improving productivity and ensemble cohesion.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Front-Ensemble Director
Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band
Orange City, Iowa
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct Rehearsals: Lead sectionals and full ensemble rehearsals to teach music, timing, coordination, and dynamics.
- Focus on Technical Skills: Address both individual and group technical issues, including mallet technique, stick control, and overall sound production.
- Understand and Interpret the Music: Analyze and interpret musical scores to ensure a proper understanding of the composer’s or arranger’s intent.
- Work with Arrangers: Collaborate with the music arranger(s) to ensure the ensemble can perform the music effectively, and offer feedback on how to make it easier or more impactful for the group.
- Individual Technique Development: Teach and correct specific techniques for each instrument (e.g., proper mallet grip, stick handling, damping, and rolls).
- Ensemble Playing: Teach students how to listen and blend as a group, ensuring that each player contributes appropriately to the overall sound.
- Set Up Equipment: Oversee the setup of the instruments before rehearsals and performances, ensuring that all gear is properly placed and functioning.
- Monitor Instrument Maintenance: Keep track of the condition of the front ensemble instruments and equipment, organizing maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Movement Integration: Work closely with the drill designer and visual staff to ensure that the front ensemble can move effectively while playing, coordinating with visual rehearsals to integrate music and movement seamlessly.
- Communication with Band Director: Regularly update the band director on the progress of the front ensemble, including successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
- Coordinate with Battery and Winds Directors: Ensure cohesion between the front ensemble and the rest of the band, collaborating with the battery percussion (snare, bass drums, cymbals) and wind sections on timing, dynamics, and balance.
- Assist with Visual and Choreography: Work with the visual or choreographer staff to integrate appropriate staging, choreography, and body movement into the performance.
- Attend Band Camp: Often a key part of preparation for the season, the Front-Ensemble Director will work intensively with the ensemble during band camp, focusing on technique and ensemble cohesion.
- Teach Basic Skills and Fundamentals: During summer rehearsals, focus on developing the basic skills needed for more advanced rehearsals later in the season.
- Ensure Readiness for Competitions and Shows: Prepare the ensemble for field shows, competitions, and other performances, ensuring that the music is polished and the ensemble is ready to perform at its best.
- Adjust Rehearsals for Performance Needs: Based on performance evaluations or feedback, adjust the rehearsal focus to address any issues
- Review and Analyze Performances: After performances, assess the ensemble's strengths and weaknesses, and adjust rehearsal strategies as needed.
- Provide Feedback to Students: Offer constructive feedback on how each student and the ensemble overall can improve, focusing on musicality, precision, and expression.
Dollar Fresh Store Manager
Dollar Fresh
Orange City, Iowa
06.2024 - Current
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
- Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
Education
BME - Music Education
Morningside University
Sioux Center, IA05-2028
High School Diploma -
MOC-Floyd Valley
Orange City, IA05-2024
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Performance management
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Leadership development
- Negotiation
- Visionary leadership
Affiliations
- Choir
- Band
- Jazz Band
- Theater
- Student Government
Accomplishments
- 2 Years Iowa All-State Choir member
- 3 Year double nominee for Iowa All-State Speech
- 1 Year Iowa All-State Readers Theater Recipient
Timeline
Front-Ensemble Director
Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band
08.2024 - Current
Dollar Fresh Store Manager
Dollar Fresh
06.2024 - Current
BME - Music Education
Morningside University
High School Diploma -
MOC-Floyd Valley
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