Evan Lowery Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Help develop the string company that all teachers and players have dreamed about!Unveiling the Kallo Bartok again:http://bit.ly/KBViolinSales ManagerManage Illinois Showroom and operations of online storeOversee purchasing and inventoryManage all aspects of accounting, cash flow, bookkeepingPromote StringWorks via newsletter and social media, as well as.

Greater Chicago Area

Tonal Champion, quality control guarantee - no instrument leaves our shop without being played and loved by me or our players on staffConnect musicians and teachers throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyondCoordinate new partnerships with schools, organizations, and musical networks

Greater Chicago Area

Four IWU School of Music graduates connected at the retirement concert of our conductor from college. We wanted to work on quartet literature, as well as play for weddings and other chamber gigs in Chicagoland, Wisconsin, and Michigan...maybe even Central Illinois! www.TitanQuartet.comThe quartet members are Sarah Streubing '12 - Violin I, Carolyn Berger.

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

I'll never stop "bleeding green" but will just be a very active alumnus while spending more time with our tiny Titan infant. Work with the Alumni Association Board of Directors to enhance the relationships among alumni and with Illinois Wesleyan University. Specifically, connect with both alumni and future Titans in Milwaukee, Madison, and the Wisconsin.

Greater Chicago Area

Creatively grow the Rentals and Educational Instruments department throughout the country, focusing on Indiana, Illinois, and WisconsinCommunicate with customers via WHLeeRentals twitter account and assist with Facebook CommunityDesign new website, focusing on usability, visual appeal, and effective conveying of instrument and maker qualityCoordinate new.

• Do anything in my power to contribute to departmental growth of at least 30%
• Contribute articles and ideas to corporate blog and twitter account
• Created and Maintained Facebook Page for Apprentice Quartet’s community and awareness
• Advocated for and presented exhaustive iPhone application proposal to Executives, followed by Google Places proposition; currently planning for tablet use next Fall
• Spearhead partnership with the Detroit Symphony, generating new account growth of over 100 students and growing
• Perfrom outside sales and service teacher-visits throughout Michigan: perform and lead workshops to increase participation and excitement about school orchestra programs; make deliveries and pickups for teachers and.

• Completed projects inspired by my marketing and HR interests: created and presented iShar iPhone application proposal; created social media website copy; updated product upsells; found the USP of new-issue music.
• Performed sales & customer service responsibilities via phone, e-mail, and retail store front with dollars per call 12% above average and order rate 9% above average: complete/ modify customer orders and handle.
• Continue the "Customer Focused Service" of Shar's competitive edge
• Perform retail store responsibilities beyond selling including inventory, pricing, and sale displays
• Complete occasional work in warehouse areas (shipping, receiving, etc) or production shop areas (instrument inspection and set-up) during peak seasons.
• Travel:--Local to work at public school rental nights, universities, private teacher studios, public schools, and conferences; --National to work Shar booth at national American String Teacher Association (ASTA).

• Refined customer service skills under owners who actually apply the "Customer is Always Right" philosophy
• Helped create an enjoyable coffee experience for the customer through relationships and service
• Put into practice the owners' definition of multi-tasking and efficiency
• Absorbed and learned everything I could about coffee from the owner-barista-champion-coffee-enthusiast

• Assisted with primary publicity, grant writing, and advertising efforts
• Designed extra curricular events for about 75 middle school through high school players
• Responsible for lessons, classes, activities, and overseeing of campers for the duration of the two-week camp, in addition to their planning and preparation
• Intervened in camper and counselor conflicts

• Completed the work of two people on the Appetizers Station: Upon my departure to focus on my Senior Cello Recital, the manager had to hire two people to complete the same workload I had completed alone
• Exceeded learning curve
• Fostered inter-personal relationships and teamwork

• Prepared for and enabled three orchestras to function simultaneously
• Assimilated the manager’s responsibilities to the Board and to parents
• Performed librarian duties
• Completed grant application

• Conducted marketing / fundraising efforts
• Supervised office functions, performance space, and art exhibits
• Performed backstage, lighting, and sound duties as needed with immediate training

B.M., Cello Performance

Activities and Societies: Todd M. French Talent Scholarship; Pi Kappa Lambda Award; Phi Mu Alpha (Music, Reception Committee); Dean's.

B.A., Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Delta, Alpha Mu Alpha, American Marketing Association, Advertising Colloquium series, Student Wellness.

Internaional Business, Italian Culture, Milano, Baroque Cello

Activities and Societies: IES Milano Ambassador I studied abroad during the Fall Semester 2007.