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Teresa Linn

Teresa Linn

Orlando,FL

Summary

Experienced professional and educator with a successful background in fundraising, donor relations, event management, and grant acquisition. Skilled at building relationships and involving stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals. Proficient in planning and executing events that surpass expectations and optimize resources. Capable of navigating grant application processes and obtaining funding to advance organizational objectives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor of Trumpet

Rollins College
01.2015 - Current


  • Represent Rollins College at statewide music festivals and conferences to recruit students
  • Lecture on the art of performing and freelance musician practices in real world scenarios, including performance, resume writing, college essays, and marketing
  • Teach music and non-music majors and high school students in areas of trumpet performance, brass pedagogy, music history, music theory, brass methods, and music appreciation
  • Prepare and advise students of college and post-graduate pursuits and careers

Principal Trumpet

Bach Festival Society of Winter Park
02.1999 - Current


  • Cultivated strong connections among musicians, enhancing collaborative efforts.
  • Advocated for the importance of arts education by participating in panel discussions, community forums, and educational outreach events.
  • Served as an ambassador for the orchestra at fundraising events, helping secure vital financial support for ongoing endeavors.
  • Actively participated in recording sessions, contributing to numerous critically acclaimed album releases featuring the orchestra's work
  • Engaged audiences through interactive musical performances during community outreach events.
  • Conducted audition preparation sessions for musicians aiming for elite music schools.

Regional Program Coordinator

House of Blues Music Forward Foundation
07.2014 - 02.2021

• Launched and implemented large scale (1000+ attendees) interdisciplinary student programs such as All Access Fest, Bringin’ Down the House, and Give Music at the House of Blues

• Established, cultivated, and fostered community, educational, donor, and music industry relationships and databases

• Worked closely with a national team to develop and implement programming to give students first-hand experience and education in the music industry and the arts

• Spearheaded educator and student outreach in the southeast United States

  • Identified donors and recruited industry professionals for programs.
  • Identified local sponsors and secured sponsorship for All Access Fest, including facilitating behind the scenes workshop with Khalid
  • Reviewed Action for the Arts Grant applications and helped distribute $220,000 given to support music programs
  • Reviewed Give Music grant applications to gift instruments to underprivileged students
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Maintained accurate donor and volunteer databases and spreadsheets
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.

Program Manager

International House of Blues Foundation
12.2007 - 07.2009
  • Actively participated in recording sessions, contributing to numerous critically acclaimed album releases featuring the orchestra's work
  • Engaged audiences through interactive musical performances during community outreach events.
  • Conducted audition preparation sessions for musicians aiming for elite music schools.
  • Cultivated strong connections among musicians, enhancing collaborative efforts.
  • Advocated for the importance of arts education by participating in panel discussions, community forums, and educational outreach events.
  • Served as an ambassador for the orchestra at fundraising events, helping secure vital financial support for ongoing endeavors.

Education

Master of Music - Music Performance

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Music - Music Performance

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Skills

  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Targeted donor outreach
  • Collaborative team management
  • Database management
  • Educational program design
  • Project and event management
  • Thoroughness in task execution
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Goal-oriented planning
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Professor of Trumpet

Rollins College
01.2015 - Current

Regional Program Coordinator

House of Blues Music Forward Foundation
07.2014 - 02.2021

Program Manager

International House of Blues Foundation
12.2007 - 07.2009

Principal Trumpet

Bach Festival Society of Winter Park
02.1999 - Current

Master of Music - Music Performance

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Music - Music Performance

University of Kentucky