Leon J. Wood
San Ramon, CA 94583
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Objective
To serve people of all ages through the medium of music, technology, and education.
Experience
Community Presbyterian Church of Danville
Technical Arts Intern, Danville, CA
• Operate sound, video, and lighting equipment for services
• Set up and tear down staging schemes
• Basic video editing and uploading of weekly sermon
• Manage some media requests
• Troubleshoot audio issues
Assistant to the Director/Production Coordinator, Summers 2003-present
High school/Jr. High camp, Campus by the Sea, CA
• Responsible for 5-15 of 200 Jr. high/high school age kids in an overnight setting
• Lead audio and power point technician
• Organized nightly power point presentations and mixed live music
• Assisted director in coordinating games, meeting times, and setup/tear down
TakeLessons, 2010-2011
Anaheim Hills, Brea, Cypress, CA
• Beginning music skills to kids ages 5-12 in music theory and guitar
• Interact with school faculty, staff and parents to ensure student satisfaction and growth
Personal Assistant, 2009-2011
Dr. William Lock, Music Professor, Biola University
• Provide assistance in preparing musical programs
• Everyday tasks such as checking e-mail, writing letters, preparing university level coursework
• Maintaining professional contact databases
Private Instructor, 2008-2011
Los Angeles/Orange County Area, CA
• Beginning to advanced instruction in guitar, bass, music theory
• Instruction to students from the age of 5-50
Biola University Guitar Ensemble, 2006-2011
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
• Conducted one of two weekly rehearsals in preparation for performance
• Performer
Interim Music Director, 2010
Huntington Beach Community Church, CA
• Made decisions on weekly song selections
• Coordinated and conducted weekly rehearsals
College Group Music Coordinator, 2009-2010
Granada Heights Friends Church, La Mirada, CA
• Oversaw musicians chosen to lead in a particular week
• Coordinated and conducted weekly rehearsals and musical presentations
• Decided on weekly song selections
• Prepared and coordinated musical selections for retreats
After School Music Program Founder/Director, 2008-2009
Fountain of Life Covenant Church, Long Beach, CA
• Created and directed after-school music education program for under privileged kids
• Organized and taught weekly music lessons to kids ages 5-16
• Coordinated fund raising, scheduling, and music lesson preparation
• Directed, coordinated and chaperoned field trips
Music/Finance/Audio Coordinator, 2008
California School Project, Concord, CA
• Provided organized music for trip
• Served as lead audio tech during non-musical presentations
• Kept organized and detailed information on budgeted expenses
• Organized presentations to high school students
Music Classroom Teacher Assistant, 2007
Quest Learning Center, Artesia, CA
• Assisted in teaching weekly general music lessons
• Oversaw 20-30 kids age 5-12
Interests
Relationship Building, Teaching, Performing, Communicating
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music, 2011
Emphasis in Music Education and Guitar
Biola University, La Mirada, CA