Bryan Rizzuto

** *** **. *********, ***** Island, 02879 1-401-***-**** ad39oa@r.postjobfree.com Career Objective

I have had a diverse and interesting career history. Throughout my life I have essentially been a self-employed professional, developing skills that identify across a number of fields. Most recently at Upton Bass Stringed Instrument Co., I manage client relations and provide sales and production support. In this position, interpersonal and organizational skills are paramount as part of the sale process, and in order to ensure the smooth transition of a client’s custom instrument through to build and order fulfillment. These and other skills were honed, in part, from my experience as a self-employed professional musician and teacher, to a concert hall manager, to several years of work as a grocery store manager. Throughout my career I have been required to be a creative problem solver with good people and time management skills, and maintain a high level of attention to detail. I am currently looking for a position that affords me the opportunity to leverage my diverse background. Work Experience

UPTON BASS STRINGED INSTRUMENT CO., MYSTIC, CT

Sales Support/Office Administrator, May 2016 - present

• Manage client relations and communications throughout the sales/fulfillment process and beyond

• Manage day to day operations and scheduling

• Assist in sales of custom handmade double basses and their accessories to musicians schools and other institutions

• Maintain pricing or merchandise to be consistent with competitors and MAP

• Inspect instruments for thorough quality control

• Answer phones and emails addressing customer needs and concerns UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, KINGSTON, RI

Concert Hall Manager, August 2013 - January 2016

• Co-ordinate and oversee the production of all events in the Fine Arts Department

• Schedule a calendar of events based on the demands of curriculum, class schedules and student requirements around availability of space

• Initiate pre-production meetings with faculty and staff to determine the specific needs of any event and fulfill them as needed

• Train and manage staff on duties from front of house, backstage, lighting, sound reinforcement, video, box office management and patron satisfaction

• Maintain facilities and equipment including concert lighting, sound systems, video and recording equipment, pianos, seating, etc.

• Manage payroll and box office accounts

• Establish and maintain the patron database

• File a cloud-based sharing profile of all performances for student and faculty use

• Design and create posters and digital promotions of events Teaching Experience

SELF-EMPLOYED,

Private Instructor, Apr 1995 – present

• Offering private lessons on Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass, Guitar and Theory BISHOP HENDRICKEN HIGH SCHOOL, WARWICK, RI

Music instructor, September 2013 - present

• Educate and coach high school students in the art of performing in a Jazz Combo

• Guide students through the process of forming their own groups and becoming autonomous

• Provide group instruction on a variety of instruments

• Teach music theory, listening skills and selection of repertoire WAKEFIELD MUSIC COMPANY, WAKEFIELD, RI

Private Instructor, Sep 1999 – present

• Offering private lessons on Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass, Guitar and Theory JAZZ ACADEMY – COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAM, SOUTH COUNTY, RI Director, September 2013 - 2017

• Teach and manage a Jazz Combo program for youth members of the community

• Administrate and maintain a student database and teacher roster and plan joint recitals and concerts

• Teach group instruction on a variety of instruments, theory, listening skills, and lead Master Classes in bass, guitar and jazz analysis

• Manage finances and student recruitment

MIDDLEBRIDGE SCHOOL, NARRAGANSETT, RI

Private Instructor, Sep 2010 – Jun 2013

• Taught one on one lessons to learning disabled high school students on a variety of instruments including guitar, bass, drums, piano and voice

Performance Experience

• Professional Freelance Musician

• Toured and performed regionally in a variety of musical styles and venues from large festivals to small local clubs

• Well versed in a variety of styles including Jazz, Blues, Rock, Latin, Theatre and more

• Toured and performed with Carl Anderson, Roomful of Blues, Al Copley, Duke Robillard, Too Human, Ron Murray, Bobby B. Keyes, John Allmark, and many others

Additional Experience

SANDY'S FINE FOOD EMPORIUM, WESTERLY, RI

Produce Manager, Apr 1993 – Apr 1999

GRAND UNION, NY

Assistant Manager, Jun 1989 – Aug 1993

PYE AND HOGAN MACHINE COMPANY, CT

Machine Shop Assistant, 1987 - 1989

Education

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND, WARWICK, RI

• Attended 1993-1995

MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL, MAHOPAC, NY

• Graduated 1990

Other Interests

• Small Engine Repair. Currently enrolled in a Small Engine Repair course

• Shoe and Leather Repair. Apprenticed as a Cobbler, with a view to opening a small business

• Farming and Sustainability. Currently living on and restoring an 8 acre property References

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