Music Director Teacher Travel Event Organizer

MICHAEL HENCH

adpvv2@r.postjobfree.com 605-***-**** Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Summary

Resourceful Leader trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams regardless of what organization I am involved with. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff and students to work together to achieve goals.

Skills

• Performance assessment understanding

• Individual music teaching expertise

• Public speaking knowledge

• Conducting proficiency

• Managing staff and delegating responsibility

• Budget control

• Logistics management

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Windows and IOS Systems

• Strong creative vision

• Issue and conflict resolution

• Working collaboratively

• Training & Development

• Teambuilding

• Team oversight

• Special events planning

• Managing events start to finish

• Schedule management

• Crisis management

• Fundraising

• Leadership skills

Experience

Roosevelt High School Sioux Falls, SD

Lead High School Band Director

07/2011 - 05/2021

• Manage all aspects of a nationally recognized and competitive high school band program.

• Manage and delegate responsibilities to assistant director, all hired and volunteer staff.

• Manage, give direction to and communicate with a strong parent support/booster program.

• Implemented fundraising and promotional activities to support RHS band program.

• Guide students in the most comprehensive music program in South Dakota during rehearsals, performances and recording sessions.

• Plan all aspects of the band program's local, regional and national travel events.

• Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents to maintain organized filing system.

• Verified student eligibility, established curriculum/performance requirements and monitored student educational standings.

• Create innovative marching band shows to compete locally and nationally. Allied Universal Security Services Sioux

Falls, SD

Allied Universal Security Agent

05/2017 - 03/2020

• Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.

• Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.

• Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.

• Triaged problems quickly and provided precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.

• Acted as first-responder for medical emergencies, incoming calls and code red situations prior to arrival of paramedics and law enforcement.

• Wrote detailed reports regarding daily security activities and notable incidents.

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy when providing information to Security Management.

• Responded to alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.

• Circulated among patrons and customers to keep abreast of emergent security situations.

Badlands Entertainment Sioux Falls, SD

Security Officer

03/2016 - 01/2017

• Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.

• Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.

• Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.

• Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.

• Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.

• Verified integrity and accuracy of photo ID's, tickets and passports prior to authorizing passage.

• Provided security presence for large events with more than 1000-20,000 attendees.

• Hosted and provided security for celebrity and performing guests. General Nutrition Centers (GNC) Sioux

Falls, SD

Sales Associate

11/2011 - 02/2016

• Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.

• Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.

• Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.

• Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.

• Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.

• Acted as initial contact in addressing customer concerns.

• Prepared cash deposits up to $5000 with zero discrepancies.

• Surpassed daily sales goals by cross-selling and promoting additional products.

Education and Training

Northern State University Aberdeen, SD

Master of Arts in Music Education

University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

05/2000

Albert Lea Senior High School Albert Lea, MN

High School Diploma

06/1993

Accomplishments

• Developed the first competitive high school Winter Guard International (WGI) drumline to compete in the State of South Dakota.

• Directed the first band from the State of South Dakota to compete in the US Bands National Championships. (2019, 3rd place Class 6A)

• Won the Cadet's Innovation in Marching Award for my 2019 show design "Night Skies" at the US Bands National Championships

• Directed bands on numerous tours of US domestic locations as well and internationally to Canada, England, France, Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Greece.

• Received Division I ratings (Highest Available) for Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Woodwind Choir and Brass Choir for all 21 years of my teaching career.

• Named Grand Champions of the 2015 Kansas City Jazz Summit "Basically Basie" national jazz competition.

• Grand Champion Director of the 2011 Minnesota State Sumer Marching Band Championships.

• Received over 100 "Grand Champion" placements at local and regional competitions during my teaching career.

• Produced over 250 All-State music students and 4 All-Americans during my teaching career.

• Developed the Roosevelt High School Band Leadership Academy.

• Developed the Roosevelt High School Marching Band Clinic to serve over 2500 students annually. Activities and Honors

• Phi Beta Mu Professional Music Fraternity

• 2008 Outstanding Young Band Director for the State of Minnesota

• 2017 Schmitt Music Teacher of the Year for 9 State Mid-West Region

• 2018 School Band and Orchestra Magazine Honoree for South Dakota in their 50 Directors Who Make a Difference Edition.

• 2018 South Dakota Bandmasters Outstanding Music Educator Award recipient.

• Selected as the South Dakota Ambassadors of Music Director for their 2009, 2015, 2017 and 2019 European Tours. Certifications

• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified in 2019

• ISSA (International Sports Science Association) Personal Training Certification in 2021

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