Richard Thai Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

- Provide exceptional support for students, staff, and faculty- Handle registration of new and returning students- Assist Directors with drafting administrative emails- Teach saxophone, clarinet and flute- Assist Director of Music Studies with planning of youth and adult programs- Assist new students with orientation at on-site location- Transcribe music into accessible formats such as large print and braille

New York, New York, United States

- Planned and delivered an online general music class. Curriculum includes aural skills, music appreciation and music analysis- Co-directed the CMPYP Instrumental Ensemble with an emphasis on learning secondary instruments and varying music styles- Taught weekly saxophone lessons to adult students- Transcribed and engraved music parts into large print format using music notation software- Acted as a substitute teacher for the CMPYP Music Appreciation class- Act as a sighted guide for students with varying degrees of vision loss- Presented and performed at various music enrichment settings for students and parents- Contributed to a long term accessible music library project- Planned and delivered short six week online classes for adult students in Spring and Summer semesters

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Freelance bandleader and sideman performing jazz and contemporary music. Available for lessons in saxophone, clarinet, music theory, aural skills, arranging and composition.

Greater New York City Area

- Drafted disciplinary charges to be reviewed by Agency Attorneys- Assisted Hearing Officers with processing of penalty recommendaitons- Trained and supervised short-term student interns- Retrieved and filed disciplinary cases for the Office of Disciplinary Affairs (ODA)- Managed incoming and outgoing mail- Photocopied and scanned new and historic case documents- Drafted procedure manual for incoming temps and interns- Answered department phone calls, taking messages- Proofread and edited new and existing HR policies- Maintained stock of general office supplies- Acted as a office messenger for delivery of documents between departments

Greater New York City Area

Transcribed music parts and scores into accessible formats such as braille and large print using specialized notation software for students, faculty and external clients.

Greater New York City Area

Organized and managed multiple client databases using MS Excel and Azimuth CRM software. Also researched and inputted new clientele information from a variety of electronic and printed sources on a regular basis. Worked with Operations Coordinator and Marketing Outreach Coordinator to maintain and update existing referral sources. Achieved 60 wpm typing speed average and 10-key proficiency.

Master Of Musc, Jazz Studies

Activities and Societies: Queens College Jazz Orchestra (dir. Michael Mossman)

Post-Graduate Diploma, Jazz Performance

Activities and Societies: New Zealand School of Music Big Band 1 (dir. Rodger Fox)

Bachelor Of Music, Jazz Performance

Activities and Societies: New Zealand School of Music Big Band 1 (dir. Rodger Fox)