Sebastian Stoddard
Valley Village,US
Summary
Dedicated to learning, growing, contributing, educating, and succeeding in Music and Film, as well as Physical Fitness. Focused Martial Arts Instructor. Well-versed in basic through advanced techniques. Excellent leader and upbeat team player with several years of related experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Martial Arts Instructor
Young Ninjas Usa
01.2023 - Current
- Provided feedback and corrections to improve students' skills and techniques.
- Instructed on proper breathing techniques, stances, and forms.
- Served as a mentor for aspiring martial artists seeking guidance on personal growth within the practice of their chosen disciplines.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting respect, self-discipline, and teamwork among students.
Music Composer
Lunatic Films, Dummy Hard Productions
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked with directors and producers to determine where musical cues should be placed and to coordinate the artistic vision
- Wrote and arranged Synth and Rock music in original styles
- Original scores were rewritten to fit various musical genres and styles
- Worked with performers and producers to determine and achieve the sound that the production required
Assistant
The Big Tree Productions
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Collaborated closely with the manager to provide effective support for specific aspects of the business
- Directed phone calls, guests, and mail to the appropriate staff members
Production Associate
Blue Collar
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted the development team in the creation of technical requirements and product documentation to achieve process commonality
- Inspected final products to ensure that they met quality standards and tolerances
- Gave designers templates and specifications to work with, as well as reviewing digital proofs for color correction
- Kept daily logs of production data to keep management up to date on team activities
Guitar Teacher
Self
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Showed students how to play scales and chords with a focus on technique
- Led individual guitar lessons for students ranging in skill level from beginner to advanced
- Helped students prepare for auditions and performances
- Devised lesson plans that prioritized instruction, demonstration, and work time
- Planned lessons based on the student's skill level and preferred learning method
- Created activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music and Film
DePaul University
Chicago, IL01.2019
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Goal setting and implementation
- Public speaking
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Live Performance
- Musical score writing/Songwriting
- Extensive Pop culture knowledge
- Television and film background
- Creative problem solving
- Strong improvising ability
- Versatile
- Studio recording experience
- Music teacher/Private lessons
- Outstanding social skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Public speaking abilities
- Demonstration and Modeling
- Physical Conditioning
- Self-Defense Expertise
- Motivational and Inspirational
- Student Assessment Techniques
- Physical Fitness and Agility
- Patience and Empathy
Timeline
Martial Arts Instructor
Young Ninjas Usa
01.2023 - Current
Music Composer
Lunatic Films, Dummy Hard Productions
05.2020 - 05.2021
Production Associate
Blue Collar
08.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant
The Big Tree Productions
01.2017 - 01.2020
Guitar Teacher
Self
09.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music and Film
DePaul University