Allyson McIntyre, D.M.A.
●*** B Patricia Dr, Nashville TN, 37217●
Cell: 706-***-****
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CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
D.M.A., Composition, University of Georgia, 2006-2011
Major Professor, Dr. Leonard V. Ball
Dissertation: Prayer Cycle
An Original Composition for Medium Voice Soloist, SATB Quartet, Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, String Quartet, Piano, and Electronics with an Analytical Study
M.M., Composition, Belmont University, 2002-2004,
Major Professor, Dr. Robert Godwin
Thesis Topic: Music Technology and the Twenty-First Century Composer: Are Computer Assisted Notation Programs Becoming More of a Crutch Than a Tool? Compositional Concerns in the Technological Age.
B.M., Composition, Stetson University, 2000-2002,
Major Professor, Composition, Dr. Kari Juusela
Major Professor, Piano, Dr. Michael Rickman
A.A., Piano, Truett-McConnell College, 1998-2000,
Major Professor, Piano, Dr. David N George
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
Private Home Health Care, 2009-2011
Provided private home health care for a recovering accident victim
Utilized piano exercises to improve hand function and mobility
Developed craft ideas to refine fine motor skills
Reinforced rehabilitation goals through games and activities
Implemented an activity schedule to improve range of motion and cognitive abilities
Bible School Volunteer, Preschool, Summer 2011, Grace UMC
Directed and Implemented a Bible School program for 4-5 year olds
Created age appropriate crafts and songs to support a central theme
Composer in Residence, 2010, 2005-2006, Cool Springs UMC
2010 Wrote and Directed Christmas musical for all age groups
2010 Composed and Taught Original Vacation Bible School Music to children ages 2-12
2005-2006 Composed, Rehearsed, and Directed Christmas Cantata and Easter Cantata for the Adult Choir
Church pianist/accompanist, 1995-2011
1995-2011, Cool Springs UMC
2005-2007 New Salem UMC
2000-2006 Providence UMC
Provide special music as needed, Perform duties as substitute pianist, and
Provide accompaniment for special services
Implement innovative ideas for liturgical seasons including video representations of Holy Week 2010
Maintain and Adjust sound and recording equipment as needed
iTeam, 2007-2011, University of Georgia, Dancz Center for New Music Interactive Team
MAX/MSP Programming and Sound Design for University of Georgia Dance Department
Created a MAX/MSP Program for a Real-Time Performance of Alvin Lucier’s "I am Sitting in a Room"
Provided Recital Support for Productions in the Dancz Center for New Music, including Stage Setup, Lighting, Video, Recording, and Programming as needed
Composer and Arranger, 2002-2011
Compose Original Works and Orchestrated Popular and Original Pieces for Orchestra, Musicals, Marching Band, Concert Band, and Choir while working closely with church music directors, commercial artists, and public school band and choir directors
Private Instruction, 1996-2011
Teach Private Piano, Composition, Saxophone, Theory, and Aural Skills
Instructor, 2005-2007, Athens School of Music
Taught Private Piano Lessons to beginning through advanced Students Ages 5-60
Multimedia Specialist, 2005, Tennessee State University,
Responsible for Installation and Maintenance of Smart Classroom Technology, Audio/Video Recording and Documentation of University Projects and Awards Ceremonies
Trained employees on new technology, DVD compilation and transfer
Executive Assistant, 2003-2005, LoweRider Entertainment,
Instrumental as a Member of the Management Teams for IronHorse, Jesse and Noah Bellamy, and Ron Keel
Made initial contact with Booking Agencies, Tours, and Venues to Promote Clients
Served as Artistic Advisor and Critic for Sound, Staging, Album Artwork, Album Track Order and Song Selection, Photography Sessions
Organized fan interaction during appearances and events
Performed duties as fill-in Road Manager for IronHorse Summer/Fall Tour 2003 and 2004
Studio Assistant, 2003-2005, Playground Recording Studio,
Assisted in areas of Sound Design, Recording Technician, and Artist Liason
Archived analog Recording Examples to Digital Database
Consultant, 2003-2005, Playground Writers Group,
Contributed to and Critiqued the Playground Writers Group Catalog,
Coordinated and Coached New Artists, Songwriters, and Arrangers
Archived Analog Demos to Digital Database for Web Preview and Distribution
Intern, 2004, SSS Productions,
Worked with Emmy Award Winning Composers Contributing to the catalogs of "As The World Turns," "The Bold and The Beautiful," and "One Life To Live"
Assisted as Recording Tech During Musical Recordings
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Black Willow, Inc., 2011-present, Technical Writer
Research government RFP, RFQ, grants, and other solicitation notices
Determine Black Willow’s capability in meeting the needs of solicitations
Prepare outlines, proposals, quotations, and responses to solicitation to procure government and commercial contracts and awards
Office Depot, 2005-present, Customer Service Specialist, Cash Office Specialist
Reconcile Daily Accounting, Cashier Errors, Audits
Responsible for Maintaining Adequate Cash on hand
Process Credit Card Applications
Maintain Financial Records and Cash Stability
Assist Customers with Account Issues
Provide Line Control through Excellent Interpersonal Skills during high volume sales events
Trained new-hire managers on the cash office system and daily accounting/audits
Private Home Health Care, 2009-2011
Provided private home health care for a recovering accident victim
Utilized piano exercises to improve hand function and mobility
Developed craft ideas to refine fine motor skills
Reinforced rehabilitation goals through games and activities
Implemented an activity schedule to improve range of motion and cognitive abilities
Community Bank and Trust, 1999-2009, Customer Service Representative and Teller
Performed Teller and Customer Service Duties, Financial Planning, Training, In-store Marketing and Design
Assisted customers with daily banking issues, including budgeting, financial documentation, and problem solving
Trained new employees on JackHenry platform system, account management, teller processing, and banking regulations
Maintained dual control logs, vault and drawer cash flow, and in-house banking records
Responsible for opening new accounts, and following customer information processing, archiving, and disposal policies
Created in-store marketing strategies for supermarket bank locations including combined promotions with the host store, customer appreciation events, public announcements, signage, and promotional products
MUSIC PROGRAMMING AND COMPUTER SKILLS
Finale
Logic
Protools
MAX/MSP
Sound Forge
Digital Performer
Sound Hack
Sonar4
Quicktime Pro
iMovie
WebCT
Blackboard
MAC and PC Proficient
MUSIC AWARDS AND HONORS
2008, Director’s Excellence Award, UGA HHSOM
2007, Judge, Jefferson Idol Competition
2004, Pi Kappa Lambda, Belmont chapter
2002, Winner, Volusia County Penn Women’s Composition Competition
2002, 2nd place winner, SCA Composition Competition, Stetson University
2000, Phi Theta Kappa, Truett-McConnell College