Objective
Motivated and goal oriented professional seeks a position that will take advantage of my education and experience. Flexible and able to work in diverse and challenging environments, with the ability to meet demanding schedules. Outgoing and personable with the capability to develop and maintain relationships throughout the workforce and community.
Education
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY, Clarksville, TN
Education Specialist Education Administration
2024
27 credit hours above the Master's Degree completed
BETHEL UNIVERSITY , McKenzie, TN
Master of Arts Degree Education
2015
LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY, Jackson, TN
Bachelor of Music English Minor
2007
Experience
AMRO MUSIC STORES, INC.
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August 2016 – Present
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West TN Educational Representative
Memphis, TN
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Serve as the company's liaison to school band programs across West TN, make weekly service calls to nearly sixty schools, perform student recruiting events, and provide other services for band directors.
HAYWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
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October 2013 – 2016
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General Music Teacher/ Band Director
Brownsville, TN
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TEAM TN effectiveness scores 2015: Average Observation Score: 3.94/ Level of Effectiveness: 4
Grew the band's numbers from 15 students to over 100, helped to establish band classes as part of the school day, and established a thriving instrumental music program for the school. Designed the general music curriculum for the school. Selected as a Teacher Leader in 2016.
Work History
CYPRESS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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August 2003 – May 2008
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Director of Youth Activities/ Music and Drama Director
Bells, TN
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COST PLUS PHARMACY
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August 2004 – September 2013
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Office Manager, Pharmacy Tech.
Jackson, TN
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OFFICE DEPOT
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August 2002 – August 2004
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Customer Service/Sales
Jackson, TN
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Licenses
TN Teacher License 000545724
Practitioner Teacher
Expiration Date: 8/31/2023
428 Vocal/General Music K-12
429 Instrumental Music K-12
Activities
Kappa Alpha Order
Recording Secretary, 2001-2002
Recruitment Chairman, 2001-2002
Vice- President, 2002-2003
Continuing Education Chairmen, 2001-2003
Chapter Alumnus Advisor, 2003- 2006
Lambuth University
Student Orientation Leader (2002)
Student Government Association (2002)
Lead Alto Saxophone, Lambuth Univerity Jazz Band (1999- 2003)
1st Alto Saxophone/ Tuba, Lambuth University Wind Ensemble (1999- 2003)
Publications
On a Starry Night
for concert band
Published by Alfred Music, 2020
https://www.alfred.com/on-a-starry-night/p/00-48120/
(selected as an "Editor's Choice" by jwpepper.com) (performed at the 2021 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago)
Palace of the Snow Queen
for concert band
Published by GPG Music, 2018
https://www.gpgmusic.com/concert-music/palace-of-the-snow-queen/
Ciboloa: Seven Cities of Gold
for concert band
Published by Warming Sun Music
Honors
Joe Kincaid Memorial Musician Scholarship
John Phillips Sousa Band Award
Crockett County High School Outstanding Musician Award
Crockett County High School Outstanding Woodwind Award
All West TN and University of TN Martin Honor Bands
References
Yvette Blue
Senior Director of Academic Engagement
TN Department of Education
Former Principal/Supervisor
vpblue430@gmail.com
Dr. J. Derek Jones
Former Director of Bands
Lambuth Univeristy Jackson, TN
Current Band Director, Bethel University
jonesja@bethelu.edu
270-978-9441
Raymond D. Mathis
Pharmacist, retired
Cost Plus Pharmacy, Jackson, TN
731-697-7034