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Scott Thompson

Summary

Experienced musician and collaborative team player, consistently delivering exceptional musical performances in Memphis and globally. Demonstrated ability to enhance musical excellence through high-profile engagements. Strong problem-solving skills, passion for continuous learning, and effective communication. Committed to team success and achieving positive outcomes. Thrives on embracing new challenges and advancing organizational objectives with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Musician

Self
08.1982 - Current
  • Performed in high-profile venues, elevating personal brand and audience reach
  • Honed expertise instrument performance quality through diligent mastery of technique
  • Led music workshops aimed at skill enhancement for community members
  • Evaluated recorded tracks critically during post-production editing sessions

Pizza Dough Maker

Pyros
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Documented daily production records accurately for management review
  • Conducted quality control checks on finished dough before proceeding with baking process
  • Purchased ingredients and supplies to maintain stock
  • Performed routine maintenance on machines to avoid breakdowns and downtime

Delicatessen Assistant

Sprouts
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained sufficient and fresh coffee and tea for customers with regular brewing
  • Wrapped and bagged customer orders for take-out service
  • Received and unpacked deli shipments, verifying quantities and quality
  • Adapted to peak times by efficiently managing tasks and prioritizing customer service

Guacamole Artisan

Babalu
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Performed manual labor tasks to detailed instructions from supervisors
  • Organized files and records and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities
  • Helped office personnel with errands, paperwork and data entry
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences

Band Director

St. Fancis of Assisi
08.2002 - 08.2008
  • Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
  • Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
  • Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Jazz Pedagogy

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12.1996

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Trumpet Performance

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12.1993

Skills

  • Adhering to schedules
  • Analytical thinking
  • Confident leadership
  • Music composition
  • Music theory expertise
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective Time Management
  • Family support and assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Recovery support
  • Patient advocacy
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Data confidentiality
  • Relationship building
  • Compassionate care
  • Problem-solving
  • Crisis intervention
  • Emergency intervention

Accomplishments

  • Winner of the Carmine Caruso International Trumpet Guild Jazz Competition in 1991
  • Founded The Jazz Quintet Rescue Animals in 2017
  • Performed on Grammy Award Winning Records by Robert Cray & Otis Rush
  • 7 time recipient of the Memphis' Premier Player Awards from multiple years ranging from 1989-2002
  • Performed with multiple iconic artists including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor, Dionne Warwick, The Doobie Brothers, Petula Clark, Josh Groban, BB King & multiple others.

Timeline

Pizza Dough Maker

Pyros
08.2024 - 11.2024

Delicatessen Assistant

Sprouts
06.2022 - 12.2022

Guacamole Artisan

Babalu
09.2021 - 12.2021

Band Director

St. Fancis of Assisi
08.2002 - 08.2008

Professional Musician

Self
08.1982 - Current

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Jazz Pedagogy

University of Memphis

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Trumpet Performance

University of Memphis

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