Ron Smith
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Proactive and meticulous professional musician with over 27 years of experience in the music industry. Hardworking musician with solid live performance and music arranging backgrounds. Delivers high energy and quality performances with skill and dedication. Successful learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Rockband Musician/Music Manager
Carnival Cruise Lines
2015.12 - Current
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians.
- Performed as part of international tour with assigned group across Western Hemisphere region.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles in music lounges.
- Provided musical background for live shows.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Effectively supervised staff of over 20 musicians by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
Drum Line Instructor
New York City Mission Society
2009.09 - 2011.09
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each student by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Provided drum education to children ages 7-12.
Assistant Band Director
Brooklyn Music And Leadership Institute
2008.07 - 2009.08
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of all skill levels.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.
- Worked closely with Band Director to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Selected and arranged music for two holiday performances and special events.
Drum Instructor
Montefiore Mosholu Community Center
2007.09 - 2008.06
- Group Leader/Counselor for Williamsbridge Beacon Program for ages 10-13.
- Drum Instructor at Williamsbridge Beacon Program at Richard R. Green Middle School Campus location.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance
CUNY Lehman College
The Bronx, NY12.2014
High School Diploma -
Dewitt Clinton High School
Bronx, NY06.2005
Skills
- Perfect pitch
- Mixing skills
- Arranging music
- Live sessions
- Percussion expertise
- Harmonizing
- Music teacher
- Music Theory
- Private Lessons
Timeline
Rockband Musician/Music Manager
Carnival Cruise Lines
2015.12 - Current
Drum Line Instructor
New York City Mission Society
2009.09 - 2011.09
Assistant Band Director
Brooklyn Music And Leadership Institute
2008.07 - 2009.08
Drum Instructor
Montefiore Mosholu Community Center
2007.09 - 2008.06
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance
CUNY Lehman College
High School Diploma -
Dewitt Clinton High School
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