Ryan Villapiano
Springfield,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable musician with 11+ years of organ experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in church music. Looking for a new role with long-term potential.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth & Bell Choir Director
St Agnes Cathedral
01.2019 - Current
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
Artistic Director
Men’s Chorus of the Ozarks
10.2015 - Current
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
- Achieved individual and group success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
Beertender
White River Brewing Company
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Organist/Pianist
Brentwood Christian Church
09.2014 - 10.2017
- Select and perform piano and organ pieces for choral, solo, instrumental and congregational needs
- Practiced selected music to accompany the traditional choir.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
Graduate Assistant
Missouri State University
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
Waiter/Trainer
Gilardi’s Ristorante
07.2008 - 02.2013
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Trained new servers on restaurant policies and procedures.
Waiter/Trainer/Bartender
Ocean Zen
07.2007 - 09.2008
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Education
BMS in Piano Performance -
Missouri State University
01.2013
Skills
- Time Management
- Choir Performances
- Professional Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Learning Strategies
- Music Arrangements
- Rehearsal Organization
Affiliations
- American Guild of Organist, Springfield, MO Chapter, 2012-Current
- Pi Kappa Lambda, Zeta Beta chapter MSU Springfield, MO
Timeline
Youth & Bell Choir Director
St Agnes Cathedral
01.2019 - Current
Artistic Director
Men’s Chorus of the Ozarks
10.2015 - Current
Beertender
White River Brewing Company
10.2015 - 03.2018
Organist/Pianist
Brentwood Christian Church
09.2014 - 10.2017
Graduate Assistant
Missouri State University
08.2014 - 05.2015
Waiter/Trainer
Gilardi’s Ristorante
07.2008 - 02.2013
Waiter/Trainer/Bartender
Ocean Zen
07.2007 - 09.2008
BMS in Piano Performance -
Missouri State University
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