Samantha Lester
Rome,GA
Summary
Skilled Musician well-versed in several instruments with 30 years of related experience. Makes appropriate musical selections, maintains practice schedules and keeps equipment ready for performances. Adept at adapting to different musical styles and pieces with ease. Detailed Client Service Associate known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Violist
Gadsden Symphony Orchestra
Gadsden, AL
01.2016 - Current
- Sub
Co-Founder / Co-Director
Rome Youth Symphony Orchestra
Rome
01.2013 - Current
Violist
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
Huntsville, AL
01.2009 - Current
- Sub
Principal Viola / Librarian
Rome Symphony Orchestra
Rome, GA
01.2008 - Current
Founder / Director
Miss Sam's Suzuki Studio
Rome, GA
01.2007 - Current
Instructor (viola and music theory)
Stringfellows Music Camp
Montgomery, AL
01.2007 - Current
Violist / Librarian
Carroll Symphony
Carrollton, GA
01.2001 - Current
Violist
Macon Symphony Orchestra
Macon, GA
01.2010 - 01.2018
Instructor
Tennessee Valley Music Festival
Huntsville, AL
01.2014 - 01.2016
Violist
Gadsden Symphony Orchestra
Gadsden, AL
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Principal viola
Instructor
Signal Mountain Music Camp
Chattanooga, TN
01.2012 - 01.2014
Violist
Albany Symphony Orchestra
Albany, GA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Principal viola
Violist
Superior Festival Orchestra
Little Lake, Michigan
01.2006 - 01.2008
Violist
Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Columbus, GA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Sub
Violist
Atlanta Pops Orchestra
Atlanta, GA
01.2002 - 01.2006
Computer programmer
Total System Services
01.1998 - 01.2004
Violist
Macon Symphony Orchestra
Macon, GA
01.1989 - 01.1996
Violist
Albany Symphony Orchestra
Albany, GA
01.1989 - 01.1996
- Viola
Violist
Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Columbus, GA
01.1989 - 01.1993
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music -
Columbus State University
01.2009
Suzuki Association of the Americas Training -
01.2005
Music Performance Studies -
Columbus State University
01.1993
Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Account Management
- Client Relations
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Violist
Gadsden Symphony Orchestra
01.2016 - Current
Instructor
Tennessee Valley Music Festival
01.2014 - 01.2016
Co-Founder / Co-Director
Rome Youth Symphony Orchestra
01.2013 - Current
Violist
Gadsden Symphony Orchestra
01.2012 - 01.2016
Instructor
Signal Mountain Music Camp
01.2012 - 01.2014
Violist
Macon Symphony Orchestra
01.2010 - 01.2018
Violist
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
01.2009 - Current
Violist
Albany Symphony Orchestra
01.2009 - 01.2012
Principal Viola / Librarian
Rome Symphony Orchestra
01.2008 - Current
Founder / Director
Miss Sam's Suzuki Studio
01.2007 - Current
Instructor (viola and music theory)
Stringfellows Music Camp
01.2007 - Current
Violist
Superior Festival Orchestra
01.2006 - 01.2008
Violist
Columbus Symphony Orchestra
01.2006 - 01.2008
Violist
Atlanta Pops Orchestra
01.2002 - 01.2006
Violist / Librarian
Carroll Symphony
01.2001 - Current
Computer programmer
Total System Services
01.1998 - 01.2004
Violist
Macon Symphony Orchestra
01.1989 - 01.1996
Violist
Albany Symphony Orchestra
01.1989 - 01.1996
Violist
Columbus Symphony Orchestra
01.1989 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Arts in Music -
Columbus State University
Suzuki Association of the Americas Training -
Music Performance Studies -
Columbus State University
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