Director School

W. DAVID NARCISSE *** Clubhouse drive • Middletown, NJ 07748

H 732-***-****• C 917-***-**** *************@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Creative and focused Music Teacher, with more than 10 years’ professional experience in music & technology and multimedia work, ready to inspire students toward excellence and successfully contribute to their musical development. Through expertise in music and creative arts I am looking to compliment the school vision and enhance its music program.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and Technology (2002)

CITY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, NY

Graduated cum Laude – GPA: 3.3

Associates Degree in Business Management (1997)

MANHATTAN COLLEGE, NEW YORK, NY

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Multimedia: Audio production & recording, Non-linear Film Editing

A/V Applications: FinalCutPro, Vegas, Reason, Protools, Nuendo, Cubase, Logic, Adobe premiere

Instruments: Piano and Drums

Software: MS Office: PowerPoint, Word, and Access

Teaching Specialties: Music Education: Choir, Music Theory, Piano instruction, Multimedia Production & recording

CONTINUED TECHNICAL TRAINING

Music

 Musicianship, Music Directing, Choir Directing, and Song Writing (2004-2005)

 Contemporary Piano and Choir / Ensemble (2003)

Media Technician

 Event Coordination and Analog and Digital Systems Maintenance (2002)

 Analog & Digital Applications installation and Equipment Configuration (2002)

 Audio Engineering (2002)

Video Editing

 Non-linear Video Editing and Sound to Picture Editing (2004)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cornerstone Christian School 2007-Present

Music Teacher/Director

Serve as Music Director and teacher. As Music Director of Cornerstone School I developed the music curriculum, taught general music including music theory, chorale, and instrument performance. Produced and directed play productions including Christmas shows, seasonal music performances and other school presentations.

Key Achievements

 Developed inspiring music curriculum.

 Taught music to pre k and kindergarten classes which developed skills to read and play basic music notation.

 Taught piano and recorder instrument to students later featured in school recitals.

 Taught basic vocal singing classes.

 Facilitated middle school students in creating original songs performed in school concerts.

 Created school’s first two original multimedia Christmas presentations with live and filmed student performances.

SOUTH BRUNSWICK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 2002 – 2007

Music & Media Director

Serve as Music Director. As Choir & music director responsibilities include overseeing concerts, plays, and other events requiring music and audio/visual technology. Manage media department, providing direction for music and live sound reinforcement presentation and recording.

Key Achievements:

 Launched organizations music and media department, training pre-qualified candidates.

 Diversified new music department and broadened to appeal to teens, young adults, and adult members. Diversification spurred creation of a new choir, ensemble of musicians, youth music team, and a growing team of media technicians.

 Built and increased community awareness of church organization and growing ministries by organizing seasonal plays, concerts, and other related public relations events. Created multimedia productions using professional studio recordings and script presentations for holiday events.

CITY HARVEST, YONKERS, NY & CHRIST CHURCH, HOWELL, NJ 2004 – 2005

Multimedia & A/V Production Instructor

Provided instruction in digital audio engineering, mixing, recording, radio and television broadcast production, non-linear video production, live sound reinforcement, music theory, and musicianship.

Key Achievements:

 Designed and implemented an in-house multimedia production department with trained staff and state-of-the art media equipment. Weekly radio and television broadcasts continued, expensive outside production company was replaced, and multimedia production costs were reduced 30%.

 Met strict radio and television broadcast station specifications and media delivery deadlines by training production staff in computer technology and nonlinear audio/video editing.

SHOWTIME SOLUTIONS, NEW YORK, NY 2000 – 2003

Music Producer

Collaborated with producers to create original music for artists, singers, and record labels. Arranged and produced performances and engineered digital audio recordings (audio editing).

Key Achievements:

 Created a studio media library implementing archival list and organizing equipment used for each session. Organization led to increased Productivity.

 Utilized and trained staff in audio production applications and attended music and technology shows to stay abreast of emerging technologies in the music industry. Resulting efficiency of production services and quality of work produced improved significantly.

 Music producer & arranger.

HOSANNA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, NEW YORK, NY 1994 – 2000

Assistant Music Director

Coordinated music rehearsals, transcribed music, arranged and wrote songs, and performed with musicians for Hosanna Christian Fellowship, a non-profit church organization with international exposure. Served as music and technology instructor for local and international music conferences, providing instruction on digital media recording, computer technology, and music production.

Key Achievements:

 Trained and prepared musicians and singers for international worship music conferences, daily church services, monthly worship events, plays, performances, and recordings.

 Implemented new 12-member youth worship and praise team composed of both musicians and singers.

 Enjoyed a 40% increase in seminar, event, and concert attendance by training staff, clarifying work objectives, and identifying long and short-term goals.

YOUTH MINISTRIES FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, BRONX, NY 1995 – 1998

Music Teacher & Creative Arts Director

Taught music theory, piano, art, and drama to students in grades two through 12. Trained staff, served as liaison between organization and parents, and mentored students. Maintained budget oversight for music and arts program, while purchasing necessary equipment, supplies, and services. Hosted organizational and community events.

Key Achievements:

 Designed and implemented a structured music program, increasing program enrollment tenfold from three to 30 students. Obtained funding from outside agencies to purchase musical instruments. Donated instruments tripled in number.

 Increased non-profit funding and exceeded quarterly budget demands by creating a quarterly fundraiser show featuring student music recitals and dramatic arts performances. Excess funds were used to hire additional staff.

 Received award for excellence in teaching and mentoring students and staff. (1996)

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