Sarah Free
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Tech savvy creative problem solver with exceptional interpersonal skills. Capable of fostering meaningful and productive connections in the workplace while meeting strict deadlines. Self motivated with the ability to work independently or with a team to successfully meet goals. Excels in multiple music genres and is experienced both live and in the studio. Innovative and dependable musician with a passion for art and people.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Songwriter/Producer/Recording Artist
Self Employed
08.2020 - Current
- Scheduled rehearsals and sessions with other musicians
- Co-wrote music for sync licensing
- Wrote and arranged original music for live performances
- Promoted musical career by maintaining an active and organized social media presence
- Produced for multiple local artists in Nashville
- Communicated with venues to book musical performances
- Arranged vocals and sang back ground vocals for multiple artists
- Worked with bands to learn songs for performances
- Composed music for a short film
- Tailored my writing/vocal/production style to meet clients needs
- Had my song picked up and performed by dance company
- Bartered with producers by ghost writing in exchange for their production services
- Developed schedules. for production, editing, and mastering for timely delivery
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and everchanging environments
- Directed, produced, and starred in five original music videos
- Founded university's first annual writers retreat to build skills and confidence amongst growing students
- Planned, rehearsed, and performed live at multiple local venues
Preschool Teacher
Goodpasture Christian School
12.2019 - Current
- Promoted a safe and fun environment for children 3-5 years old
- Taught social skills and implemented the preschool curriculum
- Assured security of children using policies for checking in and out
- Excelled on state required safety audits
- Promoted creative expression and used music as a leaning tool in the classroom
Shift Lead/ Sales Associate
Nashville Toys and Books
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Answered phones and handled customer complaints
- Performed opening and closing duties
- Handled cash and balanced tills
- Created retail displays and assisted customers in locating products
- Used product inventory form to document the needs of the store
- Volunteered to work overtime when needed
- Trained and mentored new employees to enhance team performance
- Cleaned store daily to ensure a healthy environment for employees and customers
Sales Associate
Gammon's Market
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Answered phones and handled customer complaints
- Assisted owner with implementing satellite location
- Communicated with owner and assistant manager about any needs of either location
- Trained and mentored new hires to enhance team performance
- Maintained store garden providing free vegetables to the community
- Used Point of Sales system
- Keyholder
- Opened and closed store while maintaining healthy inventory levels
- Balanced till closing
- Cleaned store daily to ensure a healthy environment for employees and customers
Lipscomb University's Songwriting Camp Founder
Lipscomb University
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Created, organized, and implemented Lipscomb University's first annual songwriting retreat
- Worked alongside invested parties to secure a location
- Met with university administration and received a grant to cover location costs
- Created an itinerary and implemented a break out group based schedule
- Developed and prepped all meals for participants throughout the entire event
- Point person for registration fees and cost of meals
- Compiled feedback from participants in order to collect any improvements for future events
Sales Associate
Lipscomb University
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted with social media advertisements and marketing via Instagram
- Answered phones and handled customer complaints
- Created retail displays
- Performed opening and closing duties
- Balanced till at closing
- Used point of sales system
- Checked for accuracy of student book orders and distributed orders accordingly
- Assisted students in locating and ordering class materials
- Maintained healthy inventory levels throughout the day
- Communicated and partnered with other departments on campus for collaborative events
Education
BA in Commercial Music with an emphasis in Songwriting -
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN05.2024
High School -
Goodpasture Christian School
Madison, TN06.2020
Skills
- Tech Savvy
- Music Production
- Songwriting
- Improv Skills
- Dependable
- Communicator
- Vocal Arranging
- Memorization Skills
- Event Planning
- Booking venues
- Logic
- Capcut
- Canva
- Youtube
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Zoom
- Twitter (X)
- Distrokid
- Spotify for Artists
- Apple Music for Artists
- Problem Solving
- Cash Handling
- Point of Sales
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Employee Training
- Interpersonal Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
Timeline
Shift Lead/ Sales Associate
Nashville Toys and Books
09.2023 - 05.2024
Lipscomb University's Songwriting Camp Founder
Lipscomb University
10.2022 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
Gammon's Market
05.2022 - 03.2023
Freelance Songwriter/Producer/Recording Artist
Self Employed
08.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Lipscomb University
08.2020 - 09.2022
Preschool Teacher
Goodpasture Christian School
12.2019 - Current
BA in Commercial Music with an emphasis in Songwriting -
Lipscomb University
High School -
Goodpasture Christian School
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