Nick Djernes Email & Phone Number

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

- Led strategic planning efforts for the largest middle school show choir contest in the nation- Communicated goals to all chairs and co-chairs for distribution to more than 100 volunteers- Conceptualized merchandise line and revitalized event logo through collaboration with graphic design team to boost sales revenue- Established the first website to include information on concessions, ticket sales, apparel line, maps with directions to facilities, event schedule, and live stream that resulted in over 2,000 ticket sales

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

- Directed nationally recognized show choir program, winning 20 grand championship titles from multiple states - Instructed and managed classes of 50 to 90 students daily while responding to individual behavioral and learning needs - Led multiple team building sessions resulting in an inclusive culture and deep relationships with young artists - Fostered growth mindsets in teams and instilled work ethic and high levels of discipline in hundreds of students- Quadrupled average annual operating revenue in four years from $25,000 to $100,000 - Communicated program vision and expenses to over 100 community donors annually to increase monetary contributions- Coordinated outreach efforts with local news stations and other community partners to increase enrollment and enrich public relations

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

- Created set designs by partnering with university engineering department for construction and project management - Devised lighting plots through collaboration with theatrical media services team - Doubled ticket sales year-over-year through increased marketing campaigns to self fund productions

- Increased funds from $3,000 to $20,000 through grant writing and collaboration with district CFO to provide instruments for students in underfunded schools- Overhauled district curriculum and implemented assessments to increase student achievement- Presented lesson design and behavioral management tactics during presentations to over 100 staff members - Coached new and veteran staff members, through observation and one on one feedback sessions to improve individual teaching performance

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

- Resolved conflicts daily, varying in degree from defiant student behaviors and parent concerns to school gun threats- Mediated discipline scenarios from simple behaviors to gun threats - Hired staff and oversaw payroll procedures - Developed schedule and logistics for bus routes, school lunch deliveries, and school day activities

Custer, South Dakota

As an entry level National Park Ranger, I led tours through the second longest cave in the world and provided interpretive lectures to hundreds of visitors five days a week.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Music Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Delta Upsilon (2008 & 2009) Member of UNL Men’s Chorus & University Singers (2005-2009)

Masters, Educational Leadership And Administration, General