Experience

Party Pleasers Services

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Master DJ

  • May 2023 - Present

  - Distinguished by company standards that include demonstrated knowledge, experience, number of completed events, completed trainings, and client reviews

• Lead DJ

  • Sep 2022 - May 2023

  - Meet with the couple to discuss their music preferences and event details- Create playlists based on the couple's preferences and requests- Set up and test audio equipment as well as lighting and decor, including speakers, microphones, drapery, and various lighting options- Manage the flow of the event and make announcements as necessary- Provide music and entertainment for the entire event, including the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception- Read the crowd and adjust music selections accordingly to keep guests engaged and entertained- Coordinate with other vendors, such as the photographer, videographer, and wedding coordinator, to ensure a smooth and successful event - Emcee the event, introducing the couple and the wedding party and making any necessary announcements- Maintain a professional and polished appearance and demeanor throughout the event Show less

• DJ Assistant

  • May 2022 - Sep 2022

  - Assist Lead or Master DJ with day-of responsibilities including setup and teardown of equipment/decor, timeline coordination with other vendors, operating lighting equipment- Attend various professional workshops related to audio equipment, ceremony coordination, dance floor performance, creative uplighting, and pre-event meetings with couples



Sycamore High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Choral Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  - Rehearse weekly during the school year for 90-120 minutes - Prepare groups to perform 2-3 pieces for Fall Variety Show, Winter Concert, Fine Arts Concert, and Spring Concert - Attend performances and affiliated dress rehearsals - Prepare groups to perform as part of and attend the 5-12 Choral Program Pop Explosion Concert - Co-facilitate and travel with groups to AcaFest (Kettering and/or Nordonia) with other directors - Actively develop new vocal percussionists - Recruit and retain students from the JH choral program into the HS choral program, especially through Sycamore Singing Company (JH extra-curricular feeder-ensemble) - Determine needs relating to choreographer/stager; facilitate and collaborate as-needed - Communicate group-specific sound needs to student or professional sound personnel; or run the board for concert performances - Submit pay-sheets for choreographers to director of choral activities - Facilitate group auditions for next year - Select the audition piece, teach the piece to the JH choral program students, offer a workshop day, conduct auditions, work with other directors to determine personnel for all groups - Prepare the group to perform as part of the Montgomery 4th of July parade every other year - Other responsibilities as assigned Show less



Independent

• Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Arranger, Composer, Producer

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  - Wrote arrangements for a cappella ensembles, show choirs, marching bands - Wrote original music for high school and collegiate ensembles - Wrote arrangements for a cappella ensembles, show choirs, marching bands - Wrote original music for high school and collegiate ensembles



ACappellaPsych, LLC

• United States
• Musicians

• Clinician

  • 2015 - 2020

  - Lead masterclasses and workshops on arranging techniques and competition performance with scholastic ensembles- Mentor and tutor high school and college students in music theory, aural skills, and arranging concepts

• Sound Engineer

  • 2014 - 2020

  - Record on-site with various scholastic and professional ensembles- Edit and produce albums with several award-winning compilation placements

• Webmaster

  • 2013 - 2020

  - Design and maintain website with active blog and functional digital store for purchasing and downloading arrangements- Create and develop new content and features for website to support marketing activities

• Chief Arranger

  • 2012 - 2020

  - Write award-winning vocal arrangements for scholastic and professional ensembles- Collaborate with ensembles and directors to create arrangements based upon the specific needs of the performers



Crestview Presbyterian Church

• Blue Ash, Ohio, United States

• Contemporary Worship Leader

  • Sep 2010 - May 2012

  - Lead contemporary worship service on piano/guitar/vocal every Sunday - Organize and lead group rehearsal every Wednesday - Update lead sheets and digitize entire song library - Lead contemporary worship service on piano/guitar/vocal every Sunday - Organize and lead group rehearsal every Wednesday - Update lead sheets and digitize entire song library



The Wright Arrangement

• Oxford, Ohio, United States

• Owner, Operator

  • 2011 - 2012

  - Write contemporary vocal arrangements for high school and collegiate ensembles - Create website with functional digital store for purchasing and downloading arrangements - Write contemporary vocal arrangements for high school and collegiate ensembles - Create website with functional digital store for purchasing and downloading arrangements



Community Christian Church

• Fairfield, Ohio, United States

• Youth Worship Leader

  • 2008 - 2010

  - Lead youth worship service on piano every Sunday - Organize and lead group rehearsal every Wednesday - Lead youth worship service on piano every Sunday - Organize and lead group rehearsal every Wednesday