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Accomplished musician, arranger, band leader, and teacher experienced in all facets of musical retail sales, process & systems and staff management. Successful record of increasing sales and achieving record high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.Experience HighlightsRetail Sales. Increased sales to school-age students by providing catered guidance to parents and educators as to the most skill-appropriate selection of instruments and accessories.. Provided specialized consultation on all woodwind instrument mouthpiecesand reed selections. Quality controlled all woodwind repair work prior to instruments being released to customers. Facilitated technical expertise on credit card transaction processes for the retail operationsMusical Direction and Leadership (with Royal Caribbean International).Maintained ongoing evaluations, integration into various orchestras, dance bands, solo entertainers, chamber ensembles, and rehearsals of over 200 musicians within the cruise ship environment.. Provided written and verbal communication of all shipboard musical entertainment status and needs to shoreside upper management.. Conducted various size and style orchestras supporting a wide variety of international talent. Composed, arranged, and edited music for international top talent.Musical Performance. Over 40 years of professional performance in jazz, Latin, pop, rock, and classical styles. Featured soloist in leading valley jazz/dance big bands and smaller combos of varying sizes and styles.Education and TrainingArizona State University. Jazz and Classical Performance and Business AdministrationMesa Community College. Music Theory, Composition, History and PerformancePersonal Interestsinternational travel, history, political science, great foodreferences available uopn request.

Listed skills include Public Speaking, Teaching, Musical Theatre, Music, and 12 others.