Taylor Butts
Musician
Charlotte,North Carolina
Summary
Well versed in operating digital audio workshop software and rigging stages with audio/ visual equipment. Confident and proficient musician skilled in range of instruments, with special talents for improvisation. Excels with different music genres and experienced in both live and recorded performances. Enthusiastic about collaborating and developing sounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Musician
Independent Contractor
Charlotte, NC
12.2019 - Current
- Performed in Number shows.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
- Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
- Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
Kitchen Hand
Little Italy's Pizzeria
Auburn , Alabama
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Petroleum Technician
Superior Petro Sales And Service
Opelika, Alabama
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Installed and performed routine maintenance on petroleum dispensers.
- Acted as a salesman for new/used petroleum dispensers.
- Maintained strong fluency in Software by installing Ruby point of sale systems and pump controllers
- Operated heavy machinery such a tractors & loaders
- Provided exemplary customer service while on job site to customers.
Education
Standard Diploma - Core Curriculum
Opelika High School
Opelika, AL 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Extensive performance background
Music theory expertise
Sound engineering
Comprehensive knowledge of harmony
Busking experience
Fluent in software and media technologies
Timeline
Freelance Musician
Independent Contractor
12.2019 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Little Italy's Pizzeria
06.2017 - 12.2019
Petroleum Technician
Superior Petro Sales And Service
05.2014 - 06.2017
Standard Diploma - Core Curriculum
Opelika High School
08.2010 - 05.2014