Education:
Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA.
Master of Arts, Writing Studies.
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, Social Studies. History and Geography Minors
Music Experience:
Singer-Songwriter (2003-present)
Performed numerous booked gigs and open mics
Independently released Side One (2004), The Belle Sessions (2008), “Stay With You” (2017) “Too Many Songs” (2025)
Recorded 613 (2011) with Realize Records
Received four Grammy entries for 613 in 2012
Music & Arts (owned by Guitar Center) (2021) – Music Instructor
Planned and executed custom guitar, bass, and piano lessons for students.
Ensured the quality of classes met students/clients expectations.
Designed lesson plans to match the instrument’s program.
Interpretive Experience:
Family Planning Interpreter, Colonial Williamsburg (2022)
Assist and instruct guests on 18th century games and activities
Educate guests about 18th century life and society in the colonies
Campaign Experience:
Obama for America and Pennsylvania Campaign for Change (2008)
Super Volunteer, Springfield, PA; Organizing Fellow and Intern, Media, PA
Phone banked from Springfield Office
Canvassed neighborhoods throughout Delaware County
Selected by the campaign to be a member of the transition team
Planned and executed Unite for Change house parties
Assisted with data entry and registered voters
Gained valuable leadership skills in fast paced, high pressure work environment
Substitute Teacher, Delaware County (2002-2003)
Worked as substitute teacher in variety of school districts
Executed lesson plans and corresponded with teachers and administrators
Substitute Teacher, Chichester High School
Proctored exams and executed lesson plans
Assisted in non-classroom activities
Accepted two long term substitute experiences in math and biology
Processing/Data Entry Experience:
Vanguard, Personal Investor, Operations Associate (Oct 2024-
August 2025)
Malvern, PA
Processed cases correcting demographic errors on CAT and maintenance teams
Mastery of BETA and Crave (Vanguard system)
Constantly met metric goals
Randstad, Financial Processor (Sept 2023-Oct 2024). Fully Remote
Assignment: Vanguard
Processed cases correcting demographic errors on CAT Team
Learned BETA and Crave
Constantly met metric goals
Music Business Experience:
Realize Records Employee (2008-2010)
Worked as an A&R Representative and booking agent
Retail Experience:
Bookseller/Cashier, Borders, Wilmington, DE (2003-2005)
Bookseller/Cashier, Main Point Books, Wayne, PA (2016-2020)
Bookseller/Cashier, Barnes & Noble, Exton, PA (2021-2022)
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhmcmanus/
References available upon request