For over two decades, I performed as a professional tubist on five continents, working with Olympic-caliber artists and ensembles.Then, in 2020, I made a career change.I loved teaching and performing, but realized my particular skills were best utilized playing a different role in higher education and the arts.I accepted a full-time leadership role overseeing a comprehensive School of Music at the Univ. of Memphis with over 80 faculty and staff, 400+ students, 75 community partners, producing 300 events per year, and a satellite campus in Jackson, TN.I discovered that leadership development and support for new leaders can vary, and I had a lot of development to do if I wanted to have the tools to succeed in my new position.So, I sought out workshops, mentors, coaching, and certifications to equip myself with those tools.Learning to harness my own skills while empowering the people I work with led to transformational results:➔ Modernizing how we train students for professional careers.➔ Overseeing the highest applications and enrollment in the school's history.➔ Substantially increasing the diversity of faculty and staff with over 50 hires.➔ Raising over $2.5M in philanthropic funds.➔ Establishing international partnerships.➔ Increasing our community engagement through programs and partnerships.➔ Leading the school through the planning and opening of a $40M Performing Arts Center.In July 2024, I begin a new role as dean of the School of Music at Baylor University.This kind of work energizes me, and I love sharing and partnering with higher education professionals and arts leaders to accelerate their learning curve. You can read some of their testimonials→ GO HERE: https://www.kevinsanders.me/testimonials If you would like to learn more about 1-on-1 coaching or other types of support I can offer:➔ Send me a DM on LinkedIn➔ Email me: hello@kevinsanders.me