Thomas Sharkey
*** * ***** ****** ***. * Linden, NJ 07036 908-***-**** ********@******.***
OBJECTIVE
A 70-year-old semi-retired senior is looking to join a company that needs a dedicated and reliable employee. My most recent experience is as a van driver picking up and dropping off clients with disabilities. I also have warehouse experience, picking orders and stocking shelves. Most of my career was spent as a professional musician as a string instrument repair main, a performer and a music teacher. Open to part-time or full time positions.
EDUCATION
Five Towns College, Long Island, NY September 1976
Associate in Applied Science in Music Performance
CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES
Merit for Excellence in Guitar 1975 and 1976
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Social Club House 2023-2024
Van Driver
Picked up and dropped off clients daily, mornings and afternoons
Maintained company vehicles including gas logs and vehicle maintenance
Arranged daily and weekly schedules along with additional client appointments as scheduled
Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services 2022-2023
Van Driver
Picked up and dropped off clients daily, mornings and afternoons
Maintained company vehicles including gas logs and vehicle maintenance
Arranged daily and weekly schedules along with additional client appointments as scheduled
National Educational Music Company (NEMC) 2014-2020
Musical Technician
Repaired and restored musical string instruments (Double bass, cello, violin, viola)
Diagnosed and assessed needed repairs
Prepped musical instruments for rental
Loria Music 1983 – 2016
Music Teacher
Taught private guitar, bass, saxophone lessons
Evaluated student progress and adjusted strategies to maintain growth and progress
Coordinated small group ensembles to teach skills for group playing and participation
Strunal and Amati 1998 – 2014
Technician
Imported musical instruments from Czech Republic
Installed and adjusted instruments to be ready for sale
Ensured instruments were set to standard for use
Partisi Music 1986-1996
Music Teacher
Taught group music lessons (guitar, recorder, woodwinds, xylophone and piano)
Ran multiple music programs in Catholic Schools in Union and Middlesex Counties
Coordinated yearly recitals where students demonstrated learned material and progress
Guitar, Bass, Saxophone and Flute Player in Multiple Bands 1975-2017
3- Way Street, The Chaz and Genie Experience, The Happenings, Odyssey, Revelation
Played at various professional engagements (Weddings, Night Clubs, Bar Mitzvah’s, Private parties, Street Festivals, etc.)
Transcribed and arranged music for rehearsals
Participated in setting up and breaking down for professional gigs
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST