Samuel Pardo
Nashville,TN
Summary
Guitar/bass instructor, musician, recording/mixing engineer, and Full Sail University graduate who is living in Nashville, Tennessee, as of July 19th, 2025, and has come to be very experienced in skills such as instructing students in one-on-one environments, directing groups of students in order to be prepared for performances, song composition, music theory concepts, technical concepts, music production, live sound, recording, collaboration with coworkers, Microsoft Office, sales and management, and professional email writing. Hardworking, and always wanting to learn new skills and adapt to new approaches when it comes to being efficient in any form of teaching, work, and/or projects. Organized, patient, driven, punctual, and focused in order to provide the highest satisfaction possible.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guitar Instructor
School of Rock
Oviedo, FL
12.2023 - Current
- I taught many students with levels ranging from never having played guitar or bass to students who are very experienced and require challenging concepts or techniques.
- I have been in charge of directing the Rock 101 program, and I have instructed students to be able to perform the songs that were assigned to them at their shows.
- Instructed students on proper playing techniques, including how to strum and pick strings.
- Provided feedback on student performances, and gave advice for improvement.
- Explained music theory concepts related to the guitar and bass, such as chords, keys, time signatures, note relationships, etc.
- Developed exercises designed to help students increase speed, accuracy, dexterity, and agility.
- I have taught students how to read tablature, and also how to play by ear.
- Adapt teaching methods depending on each student's age level and musical goals.
Assistant Manager
S&D Hauling Corp.
Winter Springs, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Work remotely with a very flexible schedule that has not interfered with any other jobs that I have had.
- Invoices for sales are needed in order to keep track of the company's material sales and its gross income.
- Created and organized spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel regarding sales and invoices, and ensured the accuracy of all information.
- Assigning truck numbers to different jobs across the state of Florida to pick up and drop off materials, and ensuring that all jobs are completed on time.
Clerk/Sales Associate
CVS Pharmacy
Sanford, FL
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Established relationships with customers.
- Experience with opening and closing procedures.
- Collection of funds for the company and ensuring register is secured.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice. Clearing outdated items off of shelves.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recording Arts Technology
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL05.2022
Skills
- Relationship building
- Guitar instruction
- Performance coaching
- Student assessment
- Adaptable teaching methods
- One-on-one instruction
- Music theory knowledge
- Goal setting
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Artistic technique demonstration
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high satisfaction by building relationships and helping students with any questions or concerns they may have had.
- Took on directing the Rock 101 program as a result of high satisfaction when it comes to teaching students.
- Creative Problem Solving: Have helped students be as prepared and confident as possible when they feel they are in high-stress situations due to performances approaching.
- Successfully found different teaching approaches to accommodate for different students based on age, personalities, and learning abilities.
- Given multiple opportunities to grow when it comes to taking on new responsibilities due to high performance when teaching and problem solving.
Affiliations
- Full Sail University Salutatorian
- Full Sail University Summa Cum Laude
- Full Sail University Alumni
- GPA 3.9/4.0
Certification
- Pro Tools User Level 1 Certified
- Pro Tools User Level 2 Certified
- Pro Tools User Level 3 Certified
- Pro Tools Operator Level Certified
- Microsoft Office Specialist
Timeline
Guitar Instructor
School of Rock
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
S&D Hauling Corp.
06.2021 - Current
Clerk/Sales Associate
CVS Pharmacy
07.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Recording Arts Technology
Full Sail University
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