Professional drummer
Resume:
Joshua Herb
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Objective: My Career up to this point is largely self-made and considerably successful. My career Philosophy has always been to achieve success through application of my intelligence, determination, and hard work. This has been achieved in large part by starting my own company, HLPercussion. HLPercussion is a symbol of my dedication, tenacity, and ability to start something from scratch and see it through to fruition. The abilities and skills I have learned in this process regarding business management and practices will go far in benefitting any potential employer.
Experience:
Started a rewarding company from scratch. HLPercussion utilizes my 15 years of professional performance experience to educate and excite new drummers.
Implementing highly effective business practices and business management to ensure success of my company
Student Assistant in the Communications Department for a year
Captain and manager the Debate team at Henderson State University
Taught and conducted the Debate Practicum at Henderson State University
Finalist at each of the 21 debate tournaments attended including nationals in IPDA Debate
Honored with Moderating the Henderson State University’s Pre-law conference with several local and state judges and lawyers as guests.
President of Pi Kappa Delta
Managed and hosted several debate tournaments at Henderson State University with over two hundred participants from five different states.
Entrusted with the interviewing and training process for new debaters on the Henderson State University’s intercollegiate debate team
Education:
Henderson State University; Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Law / Political Science; Minor, Communication
Western Hills High School; Magna cum laude
Technical skills: Microsoft office, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, OneNote, Publisher, Visio, Project, Java.
Honors:
President of Pi Kappa Delta : Communication and Forensics Honors Society
Pi Sigma Alpha member: Political Science Honors Society
Work History:
CEO/Proprietor of HLPercussion. 3/14/2014 -Present
As a Drummer and Instructor and business owner I created a company that allows me to use my talents to help educate and excite students of all ages.
With over 15 years of professional drumming experience and performance I educate students while achieving a high retention percentage of students.
Using today’s technology I created a learning environment that can be enjoyed in the comfort of the students home with online lessons and live-streaming lessons.
This endeavor has given me an excellent knowledge of business practices that will no doubt benefit any potential employer.
Creative Soul School of Modern Music:
Percussion Instructor:
Duties include working with students and parents on educating the students at creative soul about all things percussion.
Scheduling lessons
Developing curriculum.
Zales:
Jewelry consultant:
Maintaining a outstanding sales record and increasing profit while ensuring a great experience for the customer
Opening private lines of credit for customers, increasing the purchase volume for the customer and likewise increase sales for the store.
Ensuring that the store runs like a well oiled machine by keeping a 100% accurate track record of all inventory, shipping and recieveing as well as coordinating services with local jewelers.
Henderson State University - 870-***-**** Start: 08/11 End: 05/12
Communication lab Administrator/ Tutor
Duties included running the communication lab, coaching the debate team and teaching the Debate Practicum. Maintained office hours for the purpose of tutoring on speeches and presentations
Led the process of interviewing and training new debaters on the Henderson State Universities intercollegiate debate team
Independent percussion instructor: Start: 2008 End: 2012
Instructed drum kit: Beginner to Advanced
Instructed battery: Beginner to Advanced
Scheduling practice times
Composing exercises and cadences for tenor, bass and snare
Martial Arts instructor: Wild Bunch Karate.
Tae kwon do, Boxing, Kickboxing, Jiu jitsu.
Developed a value of discipline, dedication and focus
Train relentlessly
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - 817-***-**** x3860, Start: 05/10 - End: 08/10---Start:05/09 End:08/09
Security Officer
To ensure a safe environment for park guests. Maintain active communication with a team of 8 security officers.
Electro Acoustics, Inc - 817-***-****, Start: 05/08 - End: 08/08
Field Tech
Duties included installation and calibration of state of the art audio and video equipment.
Cracker Barrel - Start: 08/07 – End: 04/08
Waiter
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