Samantha Ridley
Former Business owner/musician currently/specialized nurse with NICU skills
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Dynamic and energetic with 45 years in music instruction. Highly-motivated educator gifted at creating exciting and entertaining Music compositions. Skilled in extended piano techniques, ear training, performance assessments and individualized lesson plans.
Talented Piano Teacher with considerable experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Talented in teaching children and younger students. Successfully introduced various musical styles to maintain student interest.
Performance-driven Piano Instructor proficient in teaching private and semi-private lessons. Adept in using hands/ on methods to instruct students. Friendly and well-organized with experience assessing students' progress to create personalized lesson plans to facilitate learning.
Fun Piano Instructor with 45 years' expertise helping students learn to play and develop a passion for the piano. Comfortable working with kids of all ages. Adept in creating lesson plans to facilitate musical growth, from beginner level to advanced. Highly organized and timely with experience helping students compose original songs.
Dedicated professional with lifelong skill sets.
Experienced Musician and former Business Owner CEO with over 45 years of diversification and experience in multiple Industries.Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Reliable candidate seeking a position, that speaks to all of my experiences and expertise. Offering excellent and professional opportunities . Professional Musician with extensive performance experience and deep understanding of music theory, notation and history. Self-motivated with dedication and proven to work independently and collaboratively. Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Business-minded and personable in consistently maintaining excellent communication and building productive relationships with diverse professionals.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Musician/Piano Teacher
Private Clients
Richmond , VA
2021.12 - Current
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
CEO/Owner
Sami's Custom Interior Designs
Atlanta , Georgia
1996.04 - 2007.09
- Sami's Custom residential high- end custom upholstery Residential and Commercial workroom in Atlanta, Georgia. High end clients range from Elton John, Jeff Foxworth homes of Atlanta. Work featured in Washington Post as well Home based Travis Magazine. Paired the work with I-NezMakers Designs of Atlanta and John-Scott -kid. Sami's is owner based workroom that prides itself on efficiency, customer compliance and mark of excellence. In charge of staff of 5 competent upholstery masters with combined of skills of 45 years. From sketch to final product. Curate and oversaw all productions and installation of products. Sami's Upholstery prides itself on integrity and absolute work ethics.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
Claims Adjuster
Intra-Corp Inc
Norcross , Georgia
1997.03 - 1997.05
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage. And invoiced Doctors for existing and prior medical claims submitted. Made appropriate changes using HMO'S/PPO'S CPT coding as well as underwriting insurance guidelines.
Indigent Health Care-Provider
Sparlin Chiropractic Clinic
Atlanta , Georgia
1993.04 - 1995.09
Provided on-site mini-health care check-ups. Included B/P evaluations. Eye and glaucoma testing, Diabetic screening. Organize groups of 20 nurses to interact and instruct in ongoing health care care classes awareness. Established seminars at public locations. And public health care awareness classes for underserved communities.
Director of Human Resources/Nurse
Hopper Medical Supplies
Lancaster , CA
1985.06 - 1987.11
Established first Alert program. Managed patients with extreme long term medical/physical requirements. Determining needs of closed head injury patients post-op and pre-op requirements. Maintain and recommend life support equipment. Assess eligibility for 24hr. home monitoring. First responder to SIDS infants with CPR skills / Instructor. Deliver and Maintain medical supplies and services in home. Provide support to families with Hopper Medical equipment. Develop instruction seminars for ongoing medical needs of families with life long needs.
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Political Science/ Journalism
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA07.1981
BA/ - Sociology/Nursing
BYU
Utah09.1976
Associate Music Theory/ - Music Fundamentals And Classical Strategy
VictorValley College
Victorville, CA02.1975
Skills
- Artistic Ability
- Student Engagement
- Special Projects
- Piano Lessons
- Music Selection
- Evaluation Abilities
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Solo Performances
- Community Events
- Performance Preparation/Composer Arranger
- Individualized Education
- Emotional Support
- Music Knowledge
- Professional Development Training
- Live Performances
- Teacher Support
- Teacher relations
- Music teacher
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5-20 staff members.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Affiliations
BMI registered member 2005
Library of congress Music. (Former) Committee member Honorable Mayor Shirley Franklin of Atlanta, Georgia.
Current C/D single Music publication pending. Current Children's fairy tale book pending.
Certification
- Music/Piano/Composer 46 years
Diversified musical background, including classical music. member
Started my musical journey at age 4. Under first music instruction by my mother a famous Gospel/Jazz pianist. Played with such greats as Clifton Davis/ Friend and Vocalist and Actor. Beau Williams from Star Search. Jamie Jones currently allowed.
Co- hosted TBN episode in Victorville California. Single PBS episode of Virginia Current events Hosted by Daphne Maxwell Reed
Additional Information
Final goals are have published my Single CD and Children's Fairy tales.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There’s no reality except the one contained within us. That’s why so many people live an unreal life. They take images outside them for reality and never allow the world within them to assert itself.
Hermann Hesse
Timeline
Musician/Piano Teacher
Private Clients
2021.12 - Current
Claims Adjuster
Intra-Corp Inc
1997.03 - 1997.05
CEO/Owner
Sami's Custom Interior Designs
1996.04 - 2007.09
Indigent Health Care-Provider
Sparlin Chiropractic Clinic
1993.04 - 1995.09
Director of Human Resources/Nurse
Hopper Medical Supplies
1985.06 - 1987.11
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Political Science/ Journalism
Victor Valley College
BA/ - Sociology/Nursing
BYU
Associate Music Theory/ - Music Fundamentals And Classical Strategy
VictorValley College
- Music/Piano/Composer 46 years
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