Tony Dumas
Hamlin
Summary
Dynamic educator, consultant, and workforce development specialist with 20+ years of experience in higher education, curriculum innovation, and leadership training. Passionate about empowering individuals and organizations through strategic program design, interdisciplinary education, and professional development. Expertise in fostering resilience, emotional intelligence, and career readiness through engaging, research-backed methodologies. A proven leader in operational oversight, student mentorship, and building inclusive learning environments that drive success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Principal Consultant
Playing Through Mistakes Consulting
01.2024 - Current
- Develop high-impact coaching programs focused on resilience, emotional intelligence, and career growth
- Design and lead workshops for educators, corporate professionals, and individuals on leadership, innovation, and adaptability
- Advise organizations on curriculum innovation, leadership training, and workforce optimization, leveraging expertise in interdisciplinary education and executive coaching to drive measurable outcomes
Associate Director
The College at Brockport, SUNY
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led the development of an accelerated interdisciplinary pathway, boosting student retention and graduate success
- Oversaw program operations, including faculty hiring, budget administration, and student mentorship
- Enhanced leadership training initiatives, equipping students with career-ready skills and professional acumen
Lecturer (Interdisciplinary Studies & Leadership Development)
The College at Brockport, SUNY
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Created and taught interdisciplinary courses emphasizing leadership, identity, and career development
- Mentored hundreds of students, strengthening their career readiness and facilitating job placements in diverse industries
- Designed and led global study abroad programs (Montreal, Italy, Greece) to enhance cultural competency and workforce preparedness
Associate Instructor
University of California, Davis
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Maintained records of attendance and grades for all courses taught.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Instructor
Woodland Community College
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Tailored lesson plans and chose supporting materials for migrant workers and first-generation students to promote positive learning experiences.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
Adjunct Instructor
SUNY Potsdam & St. Lawrence University
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Designed curriculum for classical guitar instructions to individuals and groups.
- Instructed courses in anthropology.
Education
Ph.D. - Music (Ethnomusicology)
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA01.2012
M.A. - Music (Ethnomusicology)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2002
B.A. - Musical Studies
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY01.1999
A.A. - Music Education
Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY01.1997
Skills
- Curriculum Innovation & Program Development
- Leadership Training & Professional Development
- Workforce & Career Advancement Strategies
- Social-Emotional Intelligence & Resilience Building
- Public Speaking & Executive Coaching
- Strategic Leadership & Agile Team Performance
- Inclusive & Equitable Learning Strategies
- Grant Writing & Higher Education Administration
- Interdisciplinary & Experiential Learning Design
Professional Development And Community Engagement
- Google Agile Project Management Certificate, 2024
- Foundations in Positive Psychology, Coursera, 2024
- Member, Committee on Accessibility, Equity, & Inclusion
- Leadership Development Mentor, SUNY Brockport
- Workshop Facilitator, Leadership Development Program
Publications And Research
- Playing Through Mistakes: A Workbook on Transformative Learning, Innovative Ink Publishing, forthcoming, 06/01/25
- Fandango and the Rhetoric of Resistance in Flamenco, Cambridge Scholars, 01/01/17
- Review of Flamenco Music: History, Forms, Culture, Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association, forthcoming, 03/01/25
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Founder & Principal Consultant
Playing Through Mistakes Consulting
01.2024 - Current
Associate Director
The College at Brockport, SUNY
01.2023 - 01.2024
Lecturer (Interdisciplinary Studies & Leadership Development)
The College at Brockport, SUNY
01.2013 - 01.2024
Associate Instructor
University of California, Davis
01.2011 - 01.2012
Instructor
Woodland Community College
01.2011 - 12.2011
Adjunct Instructor
SUNY Potsdam & St. Lawrence University
01.2002 - 12.2004
Ph.D. - Music (Ethnomusicology)
University of California, Davis
M.A. - Music (Ethnomusicology)
Arizona State University
B.A. - Musical Studies
SUNY Potsdam
A.A. - Music Education
Schenectady County Community College
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