Entry Specialist Data

Dave Christensen

Educator/Data Entry Specialist/ Project Manager

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Cell: 818-***-****

Curriculum Development

Arranger

Music Preparation

Composer

Studio Musician

Experienced Educator

Operational Management

Creative Professional

Interpersonal Communications

A dedicated and results-driven musician with the skills and expertise needed to lead students, develop teamwork within the classroom and ensure organizational success. Known as an innovative and passionate educator with a history of procuring excellence from his students, relating complex concepts simply, and providing tools for success in their field of study and beyond. An excellent and even-tempered troubleshooter and problem solver.

Song Squared, Burbank, CA 1996-Present

Owner and Instructor

oProficient in online instruction, requiring a working webcam, stable internet and a quiet workspace

oEstablish and spearhead a multifaceted music curriculum

oUtilize in depth musical knowledge to instruct over 700 students in music proficiency

oAnalyze current educational and professional musical trends and adapt curriculum accordingly

oConsult with educational institutions on music programs involving songwriting and music production

oProficient in Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Finale and Sibelius Music Notation Programs

Booker White Music, Burbank, CA 2014 – 2015

Proof Reader

oProof read scores for large budget studio films

oAmended musical scores to ensure they were seamless for musicians recording sessions

oMaintained allotted budgets for projects by correcting inefficiencies in the original musical scores

oCollaborated with other business units across multiple Production companies and Movie studios

The Walt Disney Company, Burbank, CA 2012 – 2014

Manager of Production

oDirected and lead a team of eight archival librarians responsible for digitalizing musicals scores from Disney’s most prestigious films

oCreated a data entry process for achieving and cataloging assets

oDeveloped and maintained budget for department

oExceeded goal of achieved assets by 20%

Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center, Elizabeth, IL 2001-2006

Graphic Design Instructor

oDesigned customized teaching tools and curriculums focused on shooting, developing and editing photographs in traditional and digital photography disciplines

oTaught over 200 11th-and 12th grade students over five years

oStudents received top honors in the Illinois statewide photography competition.

EDUCATION

BA, English & Music 1995 – De Paul University – Chicago, IL

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