Zubair Raymond-latib
Havertown,PA
Summary
Ability to accept rejection and continue pursuing opportunities Experienced and dynamic professional with over 20 years of success in sales, project management, and music education. Proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, students, and families, while managing multiple projects and delivering exceptional results. Skilled in leveraging creative marketing strategies, developing innovative solutions, and demonstrating resilience in the face of challenges. Adept at public speaking, team coordination, and fostering engagement through tailored, impactful experiences. Passionate about driving growth, overcoming obstacles, and inspiring others to achieve their full potential.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Instructor
Private Music Lesson Company
01.2003 - Current
- Company Overview: Founded and managed a private music lesson business for 20 years
- Founded and managed a private music lesson business for 20 years
- Created and managed a website and email marketing campaigns to generate leads
- Scheduled and organized lessons for multiple instruments
- Taught piano, bass, drums, guitar, voice, and music theory
- Managed over 75 kids in private lessons and up to 150 students in group classes
- Developed personalized lesson plans to keep students engaged
- Organized and managed student rock bands
- Maintained relationships with students for as long as 15 years, teaching them through elementary and high school and staying in touch into their adult lives
- Built strong, long-term relationships with multiple families, teaching several members over more than a decade
- Employed creative marketing methods, such as engaging with parents during Halloween, leveraging Google Maps, and using addresses of friends, family, and students to rank higher on Google search results
- Founded and managed a private music lesson business for 20 years
Co-Founder, Sales and Marketing / Developer
We Learn Music Together
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Developed a music app for preschools teaching music as a language
- Co-founded a company that developed a music app for preschools teaching music as a language
- Conducted sales and marketing efforts to promote the app
- Built relationships with preschools to implement the app in their curriculum
- Achieved 2nd place in an entrepreneur competition for innovative educational solutions
- Demonstrated resilience and the ability to accept rejection while continuously pursuing sales opportunities
- Developed a music app for preschools teaching music as a language
Presenter
01.2013 - Current
- Delivered presentations on diversity, environment, music, and mental health to groups ranging from 40 to 300 people
- Secured presentation gigs and developed presentation content
- Engaged audiences and tailored presentations to different age groups and educational levels
- Enhanced public speaking skills and developed additional skills through diverse presentation experiences
Coordinator
01.2013 - Current
- Organized and led fishing camps for kids, teaching various fishing techniques
- Coordinated trips to diverse locations, including beaches, local ponds, and rivers
- Managed multiple day outings with groups of kids, ensuring safety and engagement
- Educated children on different species and techniques for catching them
Sales/Data Entry
CrystallineWeb
06.2004 - 08.2007
- Conducted cold calling to businesses and wrote cold calling scripts
- Performed data entry into a web-based content management system
- Maintained client relationships and contributed to sales strategies
Data Entry/Web Design
Harmony Channel
06.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed data entry tasks and helped develop web services
- Conducted basic photo manipulation using Photoshop
Education
B.S - Liberal Arts, Philosophy and Music
West Chester University
West Chester, PA07.2006
Skills
- Sales and Marketing: Lead generation, cold calling, and email marketing
- Project Management: Scheduling, organizing, team coordination
- Technical Skills:
- Web design, content management, basic Photoshop
- Teaching: music education, lesson planning, student engagement
- Public speaking: school presentations, engaging large audiences
- Client Relations: Building and maintaining client relationships
Timeline
Co-Founder, Sales and Marketing / Developer
We Learn Music Together
01.2021 - Current
Presenter
01.2013 - Current
Coordinator
01.2013 - Current
Data Entry/Web Design
Harmony Channel
06.2006 - 01.2007
Sales/Data Entry
CrystallineWeb
06.2004 - 08.2007
Owner and Instructor
Private Music Lesson Company
01.2003 - Current
B.S - Liberal Arts, Philosophy and Music
West Chester University
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