Experience

Quinlan and Fabish Music Company

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Windy City Trombones

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  • Purchase instruments, music and accessories for company• Establish, monitor and purchase inventory for nine retail locations throughout the Midwest• Collaborate with sales staff in each store to ensure proper inventory levels• Develop and maintain relationships with hundreds of vendors throughout the music industry • Collaborate with manufacturers for developing new music products• Work the sales floor when it comes to students looking to upgrade their instruments to enhance their musical ability• Mentor students from grade school through college on all aspects of musical development• Creator of custom music shop for musicians of all ages and skill levels, resulting in top-selling company of its kind in the Midwest within two years• Build and maintain relationships with students, parents, teachers, schools and professional musicians • Develop and launch website as well as create and grow social media channels to drive participation and sales• Represent the company at trade shows and offsite events achieving top performing mobile sales company-wide• Work with teachers to visit elementary, middle and high schools, conservatories and colleges to educate students on musical development• Plan and execute master classes and performances for students at stores and online with professional musicians and educators• Assist in preparation of 25,000 rental instruments and accessories annually for grade school students Show less

• Asst. Purchasing Manager at Quinlan & Fabish / Manager, Windy City Trombones

  • Aug 2017 - Present



Department of Parks & Recreation, Arlington County

• Assistant Programmer 55+ Travel Department

  • Sep 2015 - May 2017

  • Assist in programming 15 trips per month for 55+ travel program • Provide in-person, online and phone registration support for Arlington Parks programs • Update travel section for 55+ guide publication and maintain monthly newsletter • Maintain trip schedules • Coordinate volunteer schedules • Schedule transportation in coordination with transportation department • Member of internal hiring committees • Assist in programming 15 trips per month for 55+ travel program • Provide in-person, online and phone registration support for Arlington Parks programs • Update travel section for 55+ guide publication and maintain monthly newsletter • Maintain trip schedules • Coordinate volunteer schedules • Schedule transportation in coordination with transportation department • Member of internal hiring committees



Schilke Music Products

• United States
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Low Brass Sales & Production Manager

  • 2006 - Jan 2015

  • Manage production and staff in building of over 100 handmade instruments per year • Market low brass instruments, resulting in sales to 100 dealers in 45 countries • Quality control on low brass products throughout the entire manufacturing process • Coordinate logistics and onsite management for up to eight national and international trade shows per year • Cultivate and maintain relationships with national and international artists • Assist musicians in selecting and purchasing the appropriate instrument for their needs • Manage repair and restoration process for all instruments, resulting in a two week decrease in turn around time Show less



Freelance Musician

• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Performer and Private Lesson Instructor

  • 2003 - 2014

  • Maintained a private studio with 12 students and weekly lessons • Performed with many of the world-class ensembles throughout the Chicago area • Maintained a private studio with 12 students and weekly lessons • Performed with many of the world-class ensembles throughout the Chicago area



Brookdale Music Inc.

• United States
• Musicians

• Print Music & Private Lesson Coordinator

  • 2003 - 2005

  • Coordinated purchasing and selling the largest print music catalog in Chicago • Maintained studio schedules and booked lessons for 30 instructors and 500 students • Worked the sales floor and interacted with customers • Coordinated purchasing and selling the largest print music catalog in Chicago • Maintained studio schedules and booked lessons for 30 instructors and 500 students • Worked the sales floor and interacted with customers