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Mansfield, Texas, United States

• Designed an SEL based class management program that eliminated in-class discipline issues
• Doubled program size within one year and designed an at home choral learning program during COVID-19
• Developed an AVID based approach to classroom learning that increased student buy-in, and raised average grade point by 5
• Designed and issued weekly choir parent newsletters and student conference calls
• Implemented multiple extracurricular opportunities throughout the year to increase parental and student involvement

Desoto, TX

• Choir Director McCowan Middle School-DeSoto, TX 2018Project Management
• Streamlined application and recruitment procedures for Choral Magnet Program
• Doubled program applicant numbers within 4 months
• Collated and organized all student/program data through the CHARMS program
• Established regular clear parent communication through the CHARMS programStrategic Enhancement of Student Performance
• Designed successful classroom management techniques that cut discipline incidents within the classroom by more than half

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Project Management
• Directed the instruction of students in an SEL (social emotional learning) laboratory environment
• Designed effective instructional strategies for at-risk students
• Planned and hosted family events to promote community involvement
• Established a creative learner-driven educational classroom environment within 3 months
• Regularly managed multiple high stress situations simultaneously and effectivelyo Ex. Designed a class trip for 30+ students and parent volunteers, while simultaneously conducting end of the year evaluations, daily.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Project Management
• Organized and updated donor information using Raiser’s EdgeCollaboration
• Collaborated on planning and setup of major events such as the Changing the Odds Conference, VIP reception, and the Lynn Kutler Lecture series
• Assisted as needed with weekly tours, data management, and community out reach
• Assisted in creation and design of donor gifts
• Created informational packets used during weekly facility toursCommunication and Community Outreach

Garland, TX

• Project Management
• Managed an educational program of over 200 students grades 9-12
• Effectively handled all program finances
• Supervised the re-development of a parent booster club which helped co-chair all program events
• Directed a fund-raising venture that eliminated the program deficit while netting a $30,000 profit effe
• Planned and coordinated Directed a multi-district competition featuring over 7070 middle and high school programs

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Project Management
• Directed the instruction of 15-20 undergraduate students while simultaneously fulfilling the requirements of two Master’s programsCollaboration
• Regularly co-taught full lectures while independently instructing a small group class once a week
• Collaborated with a team of 5-7 graduate students to assist the Supervising Professor in planning all course goals and curriculaCommunication and Community Outreach
• Attended students’ outside events/performances
• Designed tutoring sessions once a week to supplement information covered in class

Irving, TX

• Spearheaded new ideas that led to the active recruitment of new accounts and increased overall program size by 116% within the first year
• Designed product evaluations and training programs that increased productivity by 600% and led to the department’s highest annual ranking in 2013
• Doubled the marketable territory by creating the first fine arts/collegiate exchange program
• Consistently awarded “Exceeds Expectations in Communication” on annual reviews due to effective daily communication to over 300 team members and account managers
• Drafted new policies that effectively reduced discipline incidents among team members by over 75%
• Led team-training on effective sales techniques that boosted gross fundraising profits by over 50%

Duncanville, TX

• Aggressively expanded account base by over 287 new accounts within 6 years
• Co-designed a company-wide training program that increased company productivity by 50%
• Increased community support 100% by creating community engagement programs and building strategic partnerships with local businesses
• Partnered with other department directors to design innovative trade shows that fostered departmental collaboration and enhanced account growth
• Generated workable solutions to severe weekly time constraint problems that led to a 400% increase in productivity
• Earned 6 consecutive perfect performance ratings for the department

Plano, TX

• Promoted in 2 months from full-time sales to assistant manager/key holder
• Exceeded monthly sales goals of $12,000 and established long term customer relationships
• Expanded customer base by 50% through participation in outside Dallas Fashion organizations

Dallas, TX

• Eclipsed monthly sales goals and maintained a UPT of 2.5
• Hand-picked to receive special training in the promotion and sales of new product lines
• Amplified client base through a platform of product education and experience

Frisco, TX

• Developed client relationships and maintained high UPT.
• Assisted product management and inventory
• Maintained sales goal and high UPT

Frisco, TX

• Assisted in sales and product placement
• Maintained consistent UPT of 2.0 and won several sales incentive competitions

Master Of Music, Vocal Performance, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Opera Workshop, Suzanna, Chorale, Pi Kappa LambdaTaught one undergraduate music course each semester and starred.

Master Of Music, Music Teacher Education, 3.98

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Lambda, Mustang Waterpolo Team, ChoraleTaught one undergraduate music course each semester.

Bachelor Of Music, Music Teacher Education, 3.68

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Sigma, Pi Kappa Lambda, Concert Choir, Classic