Travis Swinford
Voice Teacher
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional voice instructor with experience in vocal training and personalized coaching. Proven track record of enhancing students' vocal abilities through tailored lessons and constructive feedback. Reliable collaborator with commitment to achieving results and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Group Facilitator
Gilda's Club Chicago
06.2025 - Current
- Plan and facilitate a weekly singing and music appreciation class for people who are affected by cancer.
- Facilitate dialogue between participants to provide the best possible program.
- Adapt facilitation style according to group needs, ensuring an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and ideas.
Private Voice Teacher
Self Employed
04.2025 - Current
- Enhance students' vocal techniques by providing personalized coaching and constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate records of each student''s progress, enabling tailored instruction for individual needs and goals.
- Collaborate with other voice teachers to exchange best practices and improve overall teaching methodologies.
- Advise musicians on proper care of their voice to optimize vocal health over time.
Help Desk Technician
Grant Consulting Group, LLC
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided remote support to users across multiple locations, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in problemsolving.
- Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of IT services throughout the company.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
Patient Access Representative
NorthShore University HealthSystem
02.2014 - 11.2021
- Provided excellent customer service through active listening skills, understanding patient needs, and offering tailored solutions where applicable.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff, including requests for medication refills, test orders, and referrals.
Retail Banker II
Heartland Bank & Trust
07.2010 - 11.2013
- Established rapport with clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
- Trained employees on cash drawer operation and new accounts.
- Identified, marketed and recommended bank products and services to achieve individual sales.
- Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
- Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
- Complied with regulatory, legal and ethical requirements to protect bank assets.
Student Teacher
Rochester Public Schools
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Planned and executed lessons for choirs, music theory classes, and audio recording class.
- Designed and implemented interactive multimedia unit for choirs.
- Worked with students individually and in small groups to prepare them for contests and school musicals.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
Student Worker
Millikin University Alumni & Development
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Called alumni, parents, and friends to encourage them to support university via monetary donations.
- Completed phone campaigns to notify alumni about upcoming events, such as Homecoming.
- Wrote thank you notes to donors and potential donors.
- Recognized for phone etiquette and received prize for most pledges collected.
Academic Hourly
Illinois State Water Survey
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Reconciled computer database with physical archives.
- Organized and filed data in record books by location.
- Finished assignment ahead of scheduled deadline due to efficiency and productivity.
Sales Associate
Phillips-Van Heusen
07.2004 - 08.2007
- Processed cash, credit, and check payments for store purchases.
- Assisted manager with opening and closing store, including balancing cash registers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Vocal
Millikin University
Decatur, ILSkills
Group and individual instruction
Audition preparation
Professional networking
Performance coaching
Adaptable teaching methods
Patience and encouragement
Song selection guidance
Music theory
Feedback delivery
Vocal health maintenance
Piano proficiency
Diction coaching
Timeline
Group Facilitator
Gilda's Club Chicago
06.2025 - Current
Private Voice Teacher
Self Employed
04.2025 - Current
Help Desk Technician
Grant Consulting Group, LLC
01.2022 - 12.2024
Patient Access Representative
NorthShore University HealthSystem
02.2014 - 11.2021
Retail Banker II
Heartland Bank & Trust
07.2010 - 11.2013
Student Teacher
Rochester Public Schools
01.2010 - 05.2010
Student Worker
Millikin University Alumni & Development
09.2009 - 12.2009
Academic Hourly
Illinois State Water Survey
06.2008 - 08.2008
Sales Associate
Phillips-Van Heusen
07.2004 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Music Education - Vocal
Millikin University
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