William Thomas
Decatur,Georgia
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Director with 40+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in education. Looking for a new role with long-term potential. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjudicator of Instrumental Music
South Carolina Band Directors Association
03.2001 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Adjudicated ensembles in performance and sightreading based on rubrics as set forth by SCBDA.
Driver
Enterprise Holdings
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Instrumental Music Clinician
Georgia Music Educators Association
02.2001 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
Band Director
Dekalb County School District
08.1985 - 09.2012
- Planned performances yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Traveled with ensembles and planned transportation and lodging for 200+ musicians.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Dekalb County Middle School Bands, Supervisor
Dekalb County Schools
08.1998 - 05.2008
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Recruited, interviewed and recommended potential candidates for hire.
- Assisted in curriculum and handbook development, also textbook adoption.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.1984
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL06.1979
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Providing Feedback
- Instructional Techniques
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Living Legend Award" for Distinguished Leadership
- Teacher of the Year for Stephenson Middle School
- Voted District IV Music Chair
- Two Time Grand Champion for Florida Festival of Music.
- Middle School Music Chairman, Supervised team of 18 middle school instrumental music staff members.
Timeline
Driver
Enterprise Holdings
06.2018 - 07.2020
Adjudicator of Instrumental Music
South Carolina Band Directors Association
03.2001 - 03.2022
Instrumental Music Clinician
Georgia Music Educators Association
02.2001 - 03.2020
Dekalb County Middle School Bands, Supervisor
Dekalb County Schools
08.1998 - 05.2008
Band Director
Dekalb County School District
08.1985 - 09.2012
Master of Arts - Music Education
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Alabama State University
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