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Chronological Résumé This document was created for a career-changer with previous experience relevant to his target job. |
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JAMES T. DICKEY III 5702 Bideford Court Bowie, MD 20715 (301)-464-0038
JOB TARGET: Events planner, coordinator or producer
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: Organized, articulate motivator with more than 20 years’ experience in events production. Team player and leader who has coordinated 450+ events in more than 100 venues nationwide. Planned and implemented all aspects of production including site booking, stage lighting, audio/visual support, hiring personnel, transportation, housing and per diem, payroll, events promotion and staff management.
EXPERIENCE
1977-present U.S. Marine Band, “The President’s Own,” Washington, D.C. National Tour Coordinator, 1993-1999 · Coordinated and produced 4 fifty-day, high-profile national concert tours with budgets totaling $1.2 million · Communicated with 100+ sponsors to verify concert venues, production requirements and logistical support · Worked with local promotions personnel to develop marketing strategies. Oversaw publicity and ticket distribution to achieve 95% concert hall capacity for 100 events nationwide · Arranged air and ground transportation and hotel accommodations for 70 personnel per tour · Successfully coordinated military resources with stage unions at major concert halls in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia · Advanced and routed 10,000 miles per tour for convoy of 5 vehicles Stage Manager and Chorus Director, Military Order of the Carabao, 1983-present · Assign roles and responsibilities to 40-member chorus for 20+ high-visibility annual productions · Supervise chorus’ stage movements and musical presentation Chamber Music Series Coordinator, 1997-present · Responsible for programming, rehearsal scheduling and recital production for 5 events involving approximately 75 musicians · Conceived, drafted and produced first cohesive Chamber Music Coordinator guidelines Auditions Coordinator, 1987-1993 · Oversaw 30+ national auditions · Confirmed candidates’ eligibility and reviewed credentials · Directed audition production · Coordinated communication between Committee and candidates Oboe section leader, 2001-present · Supervise a staff of 4 · Prepare and present annual performance evaluations Oboe, English horn, 1977-present· Perform as member of concert band, wind ensemble, orchestra, chamber ensembles and soloist for 5 U.S. presidents, 7 USMC Commandants, the State Department, the Department of Defense and the general public
1985-present Annapolis Chamber Orchestra and Annapolis Chorale, Annapolis, MD Concert Producer and Personnel Manager · Has overseen production of more than 190 events. Responsible for stage management, lighting, audio/visual support and supervising backstage staff · Hire up to 50 musicians for 12 events annually · Manage annual musical support payroll of $100,000
1982-present Columbia Pro Cantare Festival Orchestra, Columbia, MD and Washington, DC Concert Producer and Personnel Manager · Has overseen production of more than 80 events. Responsible for stage management, lighting, audio/visual support and supervising backstage staff · Hire up to 50 musicians for 4 events annually · Manage annual musical support payroll of $75,000
1981-1982 Wolf Trap Opera Orchestra, Vienna, VA Personnel Manager· Hired 50 musicians and supervised their logistical support for 20 events · Managed musical payroll of $75,000
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Music and Bachelor of Music, Peabody Institute of Music of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1979, 1977 Member, Metropolitan Washington D.C. Federation of Musicians, Local 161-710 Member, Musicians Association of Metropolitan Baltimore, Local 40-543 “Yankee White” Top Secret White House Security Clearance maintained since 1977
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Functional Résumé This document was created for a professional with a variety of experiences that were important to her job target. |
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SHARON R. WINTON 2323 Putnam Lane Crofton, MD 21114 (410)-721-3172 wintoncs@netzero.net
Job Target: Flute Instructor/Professor at university, college or academy
SUMMARY: Enthusiastic, dedicated professional flutist and instructor with 20 impressive years of comprehensive experience. Accomplished communicator in 3 successful teaching venues who has taught abilities ranging from young beginners to graduate-level musical professionals.
PERFORMANCE
Demonstrated wide-ranging versatility while performing extensively throughout the United States and Europe, at The White House, for the State Department and Commandant of the Marine Corps as a member of “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band. Performed in more than 140 musical events annually as a soloist and section performer in large ensembles (wind, band and orchestra), children’s concerts (woodwind quintet), master classes and chamber recitals. Founding member of The Lark Chamber Players, logging 20+ appearances each year.
INSTRUCTION
Directed the university-level instruction for both graduate and undergraduate music majors studying flute as a secondary instrument at Indiana University. Staff member at a private academy, responsible for motivating and teaching its advanced flutists. Presented master classes at both the high school and collegiate level. Maintains private teaching studio.
ADMINISTRATION
13 years’ experience promoting and booking engagements for The Lark Chamber Players. Chairperson for acclaimed U.S. Marine Band Recital Series. Supervisor/coordinator for master classes presented by members of the Marine Band. Researched, prepared and implemented new uniform designs for Marine Band women.
EMPLOYMENT
1984 - present “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, Washington, D.C. 1990 – present The Lark Chamber Players, Greater Washington, D.C. area 1987 – 1989 Instructor of Flute, The Landon School, Bethesda, MD 1981 – 1984 Associate Instructor of Flute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C. Master of Music and Bachelor of Music in Flute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Performer’s Certificate, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN “Yankee White” Top Secret White House Security Clearance maintained since 1984
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