Experienced manager and educator with excellent instructional and community outreach skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to lead by example. Excel at interfacing effectively with technology to incorporate into instructional assets. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Music Teacher
Thales Academy (Wake Forest)
01.2023 - Current
Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating an inclusive environment conducive to learning.
Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
Founder/Executive Director
Carolina Theater Company, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Collaborated with playwrights to adapt scripts for better storytelling and audience impact.
Directed actors in character development, resulting in award-winning performances and positive reviews.
Managed budgets effectively, ensuring high-quality productions while staying within financial constraints.
Coordinated seamless communication between cast and crew, leading to successful rehearsals and performances.
Established a strong artistic vision for each production, inspiring creative collaboration among the team members.
Developed comprehensive rehearsal schedules to maximize time efficiency while maintaining focus on artistic quality.
Implemented marketing strategies to promote productions effectively, resulting in increased ticket sales and attendance rates.
Facilitated educational outreach initiatives by organizing school matinees and talk-back sessions with the community members.
Certified Music Teacher
Lee County Schools (Trafalgar Middle)
08.2017 - 06.2022
Recognized as "TEACHER OF YEAR 2022" by Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
Recognized as "TEACHER OF YEAR 2019" by Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
Head of Performing Arts Department
Rated "Highly Effective Teacher" since 2017
Responsible for Choral Program: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Responsible for Band Program: Beginning Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Drum Line
Responsible for Theatre Program: Musical Theatre Class, Drama Club
Director of Music
Faith United Methodist Church
07.2021 - 06.2022
Leader of Contemporary Worship Band.
Director of Traditional Choir.
Manager of Technical and Streaming Team.
Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
Considered factors such as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores and need for musical variety to select performance pieces.
Selected and arranged music for all holiday performances and special events.
Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
Transcribed ideas for musical compositions into musical notations using instruments, pen and paper, and computers.
Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
Director of Music Ministries
Saint John Church
08.2019 - 05.2021
Recruited and directed church choir members for weekly service events
Accompanied morning worship services on Piano as director of worship team
Selected and arranged music for all holiday performances and special events
Handled requests for specific musical selections
Collaborated with performers and technical team to achieve desired sound for production
Scored compositions to ensure consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities
Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences
Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition
Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles
Choir Director
Indian Creek Church / Resort
01.2019 - 06.2022
Work with adults and shape approaches to align with musical experience and knowledge
Coordinate, plan and lead practices for all musical aspects of church services
Arrange special music, including solos and instrumental accompaniment for all affairs
Facilitate group sessions and provide one-on-one support
Introduce special outreach programs in effort to increase institution's interest in community service
Certified Music Teacher
Collier County Schools (Highlands Elementary)
01.2014 - 06.2017
Founded, trained and showcased a school-wide "Honor's Choir" comprised of one hundred twenty 2-5 grade students
"Highlands Honor Choir" is the only Collier County elementary school to be selected and perform at the Walt Disney World Performing Arts Academy
Selected to be TEAM LEAD in 2016
Rated "Highly Effective Teacher" since 2014
Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects.
Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff
Logistics Account Manager
CRST Transportation
01.2013 - 07.2014
Worked directly with national accounts to over see successful pickup, transportation and delivery of all cargo loads, while achieving overwhelming client satisfaction.
Interfaced with company's proprietary software, teledata software and qualcom systems simultaneously.
Created new revenue streams through soliciting, pitching and acquiring new clientele.
Executive Director
The Entertainment Project (Children's Theater)
01.2007 - 06.2012
Established and grew company in a new urban market.
Managed full time staff of 15 and 25 contractors.
Developed, marketed and sold a variety of performing arts service products.
Prospected to obtain new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing accounts.
Recruited, hired and mentored all instructional staff members.
Musical Director for 4 performance troupes and all vocal students.
Extruder Division
Chevron Philips Chemical
09.2012 - 08.2013
Performed above peers both as solo and a team player.
Exceeded company expectations by applying determination, passion and my advanced learning curve.
Mathematically analyze product to company specifications.
Director of Business
Lightcare Medical Spa
01.2005 - 12.2006
Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure all functions of a start-up company ran smoothly.
Spearheaded the building design and development with creative team.
Graphic and web design for all media, copy writing on all public releases.
Executive Director
The Entertainment Group (Theater Company)
01.1998 - 12.2004
Founded and grew company from a start-up.
Find production material, assemble/train talent for performance.
Underwrite full cost of productions ensuring an acceptable profit margin.
Creative / Musical director for all productions.
Managed full time staff of 10 and 15 contractors.
Worked closely with PR and marketing team to create "buzz".
Cerified Music Teacher
Broward County Schools - (James Hunt)
08.1994 - 12.1998
Broward County "ARTS TEACHER OF YEAR" 1996.
Founded the "Howlin' Owls" touring show choir.
Taught all facets of Musical Education
Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music of Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
1994
Skills
Creative Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Instructional Best Practices
Classroom Management & Discipline
Standardized Testing / Scoring
Learner Assessment
Experiential Learning
Special Needs Students / IEPs
Supply Coordination
Program Development
Music production
Verbal and written communication
Audio Editing
Music Theory
Special Events
Performance Management
Timeline
Certified Music Teacher
Thales Academy (Wake Forest)
01.2023 - Current
Founder/Executive Director
Carolina Theater Company, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Director of Music
Faith United Methodist Church
07.2021 - 06.2022
Director of Music Ministries
Saint John Church
08.2019 - 05.2021
Choir Director
Indian Creek Church / Resort
01.2019 - 06.2022
Certified Music Teacher
Lee County Schools (Trafalgar Middle)
08.2017 - 06.2022
Certified Music Teacher
Collier County Schools (Highlands Elementary)
01.2014 - 06.2017
Logistics Account Manager
CRST Transportation
01.2013 - 07.2014
Extruder Division
Chevron Philips Chemical
09.2012 - 08.2013
Executive Director
The Entertainment Project (Children's Theater)
01.2007 - 06.2012
Director of Business
Lightcare Medical Spa
01.2005 - 12.2006
Executive Director
The Entertainment Group (Theater Company)
01.1998 - 12.2004
Cerified Music Teacher
Broward County Schools - (James Hunt)
08.1994 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Music of Education
Florida Atlantic University
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