Director of Choral Activities

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Port Saint Lucie, FL ***** 772-***-**** **********@*****.***

Knowledgeable Music Director with 20+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in teaching and management. Looking for a new role with long-term potential. Director of Choral Activities, 08/2005 to Current

Martin County School District – Stuart, FL

*Built an award winning program of six choirs

*Established a system of leadership involving training, interviews, job descriptions and a chain of command

*Created an atmosphere of acceptance, dedication, and family to breed success for all students

*Designed a system of recruitment to ensure lasting success

*Mentored fellow music educators

*Event planning and trip organization for groups varying from 25-125

*Organized and implemented fundraisers

*ARTISTS FOR A CAUSE CLUB SPONSOR

- Founded the first club in the nation

- Mentored student-led service and charity events

- Raised funds and awareness for needs within our community and beyond, including food banks, therapeutic arts at assisted living facilities, and human trafficking

*CLASS OF 2009 AND CLASS OF 2020 SPONSOR

- Mentored student leadership

- Coordinated homecoming, prom, Powderpuff, service projects, and graduation Princess House Independent Sales Consultant, 02/2003 to 10/2004 Self-employed – Port Saint Lucie, FL

*Conducted on-site demonstrations to highlight product features, answer customer questions, and increase customer confidence in the product

*Attained sales goals on a monthly basis, including earning bonuses and incentive trips

*Built relationships with customers increasing referrals and repeat sales

*Maximized promotions to increase sales and up-sell products General Music Teacher, 08/1998 to 12/2003

Martin County School District – Stuart, FL

*Created a curriculum for K-5 General Music which included music literacy, history, exploration, and appreciation

*Maintained a successful band program for 4th and 5th grade students

*Created and maintained a competitive choral program including an entry level and an advanced program for 3rd-5th grade students

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Retail CoManager, 09/1992 to 02/1995

Lerner NY – Danbury, CT

*Coordinated with a team of managers the successful running of a high volume clothing store in large scale mall

*Built relationships with team members to create an atmosphere where workers had faith in the company and the product

*Created pleasing merchandising displays to maximize visual appeal and increase sales

*Ensured customer satisfaction through providing for needs and resolution of any concerns

*Supported loss prevention through training employees on customer service, maintaining accurate drawers, and monitoring customer behaviors in a positive manner

*Trained a team of engaging sales persons to maintain one of the top producing stores in the national chain Managing classroom for diverse population

Team Building

Mentorship

Building relationships

Leadership

*Recognized as Emerging Leader by the Florida Music Educators Association

*14 consecutive years of Superior rated choral program at district and state assessment

*2 time invitation-only performers in the London International Choral Festival

*4 time semi-finalist for Teacher of the Year

Florida Vocal Association (District 13 chairperson) Florida Music Educators Association

Florida American Choral Directors Association

National Association for Music Education

American Choral Directors Association

Bachelor of Music: Music Education - Vocal Emphasis, 05/1992 The Hartt School At The University of Hartford - Hartford, CT No Degree: Exceptional Student Education

Florida Atlantic University - St Lucie Branch - Boca Raton, FL S අඅඌ

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