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VOCAL MUSIC TEACHER/DEPARTMENT LEAD
Professional Summary

Enthusiastic Arts administrator and educator with over 18 years of experience eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction. Strong academic background in the arts and arts administration with foundation in local community resources. Highly skilled in public speaking with aptitude for event coordination and community networking.

Skills
  • Program oversight
  • Program development
  • Client needs assessments
  • Customer service
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Cultural awareness
  • Good listening skills
  • Key decision making
  • Goals and performance
  • Strategic planning
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Community outreach
  • Staff management
  • Detail-oriented
Work History
Vocal Music Teacher/Department Lead08/2017 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Guides and oversees Music department in accomplishing outstanding educational benchmarks through superb curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.
  • Teaches curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 700 students in fundamentals and history of music.
  • Executes balanced music programs and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within allotted time.
  • Analyzes and tracks student-related data and work with team members to plan for differentiation of instruction based on student data (RtI/MTSS).
  • Establishes vision for department in coordination with school leaders and establish specific goals for team.
  • Establishes structure for team collaboration, decision-making, and visual and performing arts team meetings, including team norms and agenda development.
  • Models effective instructional practice for team members and opens classroom as “model classroom” to be first line of observation of exemplary practice.
  • Leads team's efforts to identify and implement solutions to challenges and areas of opportunity that arise across content area.
  • Drives operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Develops strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
  • Coordinates concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for 700 students.
  • Coordinates with departmental employees to maintain continuity of music lesson objectives, planning and execution.
  • Mentors struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Advances school's creative and academic reputation in accordance with established values and vision through promotion.
  • Orchestrates and implements teacher workshops for professional learning to carry out vital training.
Director of Arts and Culture/ Music Teacher05/2016 to 01/2019
Company Name – City, State
  • Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
  • Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with community leaders and arts organizations to drive business development.
  • Enhanced quality of programs; developed new innovative arts and cultural programming.
  • Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
  • Students learned to demonstrate thorough knowledge of music and singing through their practice and performance.
  • Discovered new target markets, improve attendance, develop systems for tracking participants; work to promote programs to both internal and external.
  • Increased collaborations both internally and externally, ability to recognize cultural opportunities and maximize their potential.
  • Taught vocal techniques, breathing exercises, instruction in melody, harmony and improvisation.
  • Taught fundamentals of vocal skills, singing, music theory and music appreciation.
  • Encouraged students to continue to display their ability to use music theory in order to successfully prepare music for annual performances.
  • Organized and directed musical theater rehearsals and performances.
  • Organized and directed annual masterclass series.
Music Director01/2012 to 08/2015
Company Name – City, State
  • Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
  • Confirmed company documentation met ISO requirements and day-to-day operations followed documentation.
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Delegated assignments based on project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of all skill levels.
Executive Assistant to President09/2008 to 08/2012
Company Name – City, State
  • Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Developed and maintained automated alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events.
  • Worked with Education & Community Engagement, Choir Artistic Team, Programming & Special Initiatives, Development, and External Relations to strategically link existing programs while also developing new creative opportunities for Washington Performing Arts gospel choirs.
  • Assisted in actively marketing arts programs working with External Relations Department, through social media, email, phone calls, on-site visits, and other methods.
  • Forged compelling partnerships with other organizations and artists, including partnerships with college and university choral programs that offers students access to mentors, career counseling, and artistic partnerships.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Worked collaboratively with auditors throughout reviews, offering assistance and clerical support.
  • Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff development forum.
  • Transcribed minutes of meetings and executed meetings and events for company to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for member executive team and senior management group.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided assistance to all levels of leaders and staff as needed, supporting attainment of objectives in alignment with corporate policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Liaised with external parties and vendors as needed, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvements and savings.
  • Worked with specialists across departments to achieve successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
  • Participate in process of matching artist outreach opportunities to specific schools or community venues and outreach opportunities.
Education
Master of Music: Vocal Performance/Opera05/2002University Of Maryland - College Park- City, State
Bachelor of Music: Music Performance/ Opera12/1998Bowling Green State University- City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University Of Maryland - College Park
  • Bowling Green State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Vocal Music Teacher/Department Lead
  • Director of Arts and Culture/ Music Teacher
  • Music Director
  • Executive Assistant to President

Degrees

  • Master of Music : Vocal Performance/Opera 05/2002
    Bachelor of Music : Music Performance/ Opera 12/1998

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