Executive Operations & Arts Leadership Executive

Location:

San Antonio, TX

Posted:

November 13, 2025

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ROBERT SCOTT HIMEL

Denton, TX 940-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/himels

Executive Operations Business Strategy Music & Arts Leadership Accomplished Chief Operating Officer, business owner, and award-winning music educator with over 25 years of leadership experience in organizational growth, multi-site operations, arts administration, and team development. Founded and scaled The Music Academy into a multi-location enterprise serving 10,000+ monthly clients after a successful merger with Williamson Music 1st / Brook Mays Music. Known for building high-performing teams, expanding market reach, and delivering transformative results in both business and performing arts environments.

Professional Experience

Chief Operating Officer Kids Are 1st — Dallas/Fort Worth, TX — Aug 2022 – Present

• Scaled fine arts programs from initial launch to multiple thriving campus locations across DFW.

• Oversee business operations, sales, staffing, budgeting, program development, and marketing.

• Recruit, train, and manage instructional and administrative staff.

• Built partnerships with schools, churches, co-ops, and community organizations. Founder CEO / COO The Music Academy of Denton — Denton, TX — 1995 – 2019

(Merged / Sold)

• Founded and scaled a music education company to 4 retail locations, 30+ staff, and

$130,000 + monthly revenue

• Led strategic planning, P&L; oversight, marketing, HR, curriculum, and operations.

• Negotiated merger with Williamson Music 1st / Brook Mays Music; transitioned to COO post-sale.

• Implemented scalable CRM, scheduling platforms, and instructional frameworks. Head Band Director Liberty Christian School — Argyle, TX — 1996 – 2019

• Led concert, jazz, marching, and chamber ensembles with consistent state championships.

• Named TAPPS State Band Director of the Year (2015).

• Designed curriculum, trained faculty, and coordinated competitions and national tours. Founder & Director DFW Honor Band — Dallas/Fort Worth, TX — 2023 – Present

• Established a regional homeschool band program serving families across DFW.

• Direct beginner through advanced ensembles with structured development pathways.

• Manage recruitment, performance schedules, communications, and partnerships. Leadership & Expertise

• Multi-Site Operations & Organizational Management

• Strategic Planning & Growth Initiatives

• Sales Leadership & Customer Engagement

• Budgeting, Finance & P&L; Oversight

• Staff Hiring, Training & Team Development

• Music Education Program Development

• Concert, Marching & Jazz Ensemble Direction

• Community Relations & Partnership Building

Education