Will Fancher

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Teaching Artist, Performer, Songwriter, Entertainment Writer @ Chicago Center for Music Education (ChiME)
Will Fancher's Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States, United States
About Will Fancher

Early education teaching artist and kids music performer. Award-winning songwriter and playwright. Entertainment writer focusing on film, television, and comedy. Highly creative professional with over fifteen years' experience in customer service, sales, retail and account management, with a focus on publishing and the arts.

Will Fancher's Current Company Details
Chicago Center for Music Education (ChiME)

Chicago Center For Music Education (Chime)

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Teaching Artist, Performer, Songwriter, Entertainment Writer
Will Fancher Work Experience Details
  • Chicago Center For Music Education (Chime)
    Teaching Artist
    Chicago Center For Music Education (Chime) Aug 2023 - Present
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Leading weekly on-site early education music classes at Laurance Armor Day School and Providence St. Mel school in Chicago, ages infant through Kindergarten.
  • Old Town School Of Folk Music
    Teaching Artist
    Old Town School Of Folk Music Dec 2021 - Present
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Instructor in the OTS early education program, leading classes for children and parents in:• "Wiggleworms" for newborns through age four• Group piano for ages 4-8• Offsite programs at satellite locations and affiliated day schools• Private events and parties in Chicagoland and the surrounding suburbs• Summer intensives and workshops including: Storytelling, Sketch Comedy, Musical Theatre, Beginning Harmonica, Beginning Guitar
  • Songfinch
    Songwriter
    Songfinch Aug 2021 - Present
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Responsible for writing and recording personalized songs according to the specifications of the client.
  • Level Best Productions
    Founder
    Level Best Productions Jan 2017 - Present
    Chicago, Il
    Writer, Director, Producer, and Music Director of improv, sketch, and musical comedy in the Chicago area.Notable Productions:TINY THINGS. (Donny's Skybox 2018)PLANET DO OVER (Annoyance Theatre 2018)YES HARD FEELINGS (Laugh Out Loud Theater 2019)THIS DUMB CITY (Laugh Out Loud Theater 2019)SCARY STUFF (Laugh Out Loud Theater 2019)EMORY MARMOT'S HIDEY-HOLE CHRISTMAS (Judy's Beat Lounge 2019)
  • Static Media
    Feature Writer, Looper
    Static Media Dec 2021 - Jul 2024
    Film and television feature writer for looper.com, specializing in best-of lists, actor biographies, and recommendations.
  • Independent Publishers Group
    Special Sales Representative
    Independent Publishers Group May 2017 - Jan 2021
    Chicago, Il
    • Responsible for the sale and promotion of IPG books and gifts to wholesale distributors and non-traditional book retailers, such as museum gift shops and national park sites.• Specialties include books on Nature, Regional and Native American interest, Cooking, New Age, Religious interest, Music, Aviation, and African American interest.Managing sales and presenting IPG titles to national retail chains such as Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters, and catalog accounts such as Universal Direct Fulfillment and Edward R Hamilton.• Participation and supervision of offsite events such as Printer's Row Lit Fest, Public Lands Alliance (PLA) and Western National Parks Association (WNPA) trade shows, and NYNOW Gift Show.• Coordinating the transition of academic and law library accounts from International Specialized Book Services (ISBS) to IPG.• Oversaw a 10% increase in 2019 sales for my account group, grossing over $1.1 million
  • Barnes & Noble College
    Textbook Manager
    Barnes & Noble College Aug 2008 - Apr 2017
    Boston University, Harvard University, Depaul University
    • Coordinating and implementing retail textbook inventory and merchandising, following the University term calendar and an ever-changing industry. • Six years’ experience in purchasing and supply chain management for approximately 5,000 ISBNs and SKUs per year. • Building and maintaining relationships with vendors and publishers, both national and local.• Hiring, managing and training a fluid workforce of temporary, seasonal, and full-time employees, ranging from two to 25 workers throughout the year.• Managing efforts and performance for offsite and satellite locations, such as BU and Harvard Medical School campus stores, DePaul Loop campus bookstore, and mobile Textbook Buyback kiosks.• Acted as Regional Certified trainer 2015-2017, serving as Textbook mentor and disseminating Home Office initiatives and best practices to a 12-store region.• Conducted part-time applicant screening and interviews for BU and Harvard.
  • Massachusetts Young Playwrights Festival
    Playwriting Mentor And Actor
    Massachusetts Young Playwrights Festival Apr 2009 - May 2012
    Boston, Ma
    Assisted in mentoring, feedback, and performance of short plays written by Boston-area high school students in conjunction with Boston Playwrights Theatre.
  • Boston University
    Teaching Assistant
    Boston University Sep 2008 - May 2010
    Assistant to Prof. Ilana Brownstein, Introduction to Dramatic Literature. Responsible for classroom administrative duties such as noting attendance and setting up A/V equipment, as well as grading homework assignments and providing tutoring assistance to over 60 students.
  • Boston University
    Student
    Boston University Sep 2008 - May 2010
    MFA in Creative Writing with a concentration in Playwriting.
  • Boston University
    Instructor
    Boston University Sep 2009 - Dec 2009
    Introduction to Creative Writing, BU Metropolitan College
  • Hollywood Video
    Guest Service Representative
    Hollywood Video Nov 2007 - Jul 2008
    Murfreesboro, Tn
    Responsible for stocking and cleaning the sales floor, cash wrap and customer service duties.
  • Borders Group, Inc.
    Customer Call Center Representative
    Borders Group, Inc. Aug 2007 - Oct 2007
    Lavergne, Tn
    Responsible for fielding incoming calls regarding customer service issues for Borders Books locations and website.
  • Middle Tennessee State University
    Night/Weekend Building Manager
    Middle Tennessee State University Aug 2005 - May 2007
    Murfreesboro, Tn
    Responsible for after-hours building management, event scheduling, and security for Keathley University Center and James Union Building.
  • Middle Tennessee State University
    Chairman, Mtsu Films Committee
    Middle Tennessee State University Jan 2005 - May 2007
    Murfreesboro, Tn
    Responsible for programming and staffing on-campus film screenings throughout the academic year.Responsible for organizing an annual student film festival 2005-2007.Drafted and adhered to annual budgets based on available funds and success of screenings.Took part in planning and staffing other on-campus concerts and events (Kanye West, Sheryl Crow, Jim Gaffigan).
  • Middle Tennessee State University
    Writer, "Sidelines" Student Newspaper
    Middle Tennessee State University Sep 2003 - Aug 2006
    Murfreesboro, Tn
    Film and Television Reviews, news items and features.

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What company does Will Fancher work for?

Will Fancher works for Chicago Center For Music Education (Chime)

What is Will Fancher's role at the current company?

Will Fancher's current role is Teaching Artist, Performer, Songwriter, Entertainment Writer.

What schools did Will Fancher attend?

Will Fancher attended Second City Training Center, Boston University, Middle Tennessee State University (Mtsu).

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