Experience

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Music creates bonds and builds communities. Jazz House is about building and supporting communities and using music as the vehicle to unite people from all walks of life, of all ages to be a part of that community. We put these beliefs into practice in a variety of ways and places: In schools, at our JAZZ HOUSE studio, and within the larger communities where we work, building circles of enthusiastic students, dedicated staff, first-rate professional teaching artists, supporters and friends. Music creates bonds and builds communities. Jazz House is about building and supporting communities and using music as the vehicle to unite people from all walks of life, of all ages to be a part of that community. We put these beliefs into practice in a variety of ways and places: In schools, at our JAZZ HOUSE studio, and within the larger communities where we work, building circles of enthusiastic students, dedicated staff, first-rate professional teaching artists, supporters and friends.



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Artist/Musician

  • Jan 2000 - Present

  Woodwinds, Arranger, Composer, Educator, Mentor A freelance musician working in the tri-state area since 2005 with experience performing with musicians such as The Temptations, The Coasters, Kenny Rogers, Kermit Ruffins, The Doobie Brothers, Jazz Pianist Jr. Mance, Vocalist Jose James, and The Gold Magnolias. A recording artist for the Artist Recording Collective with experience also working as a talent booker, tour manager, and record producer.Experience working with top Industry professionals in an array of performance environments for all occasions. Currently performing for weddings, intimate showcases, stadium gigs, Rock bars you name it. Love working with singer songwriters, cover bands, indie bands, etc. Love performing all genres such as Original music, Straight ahead, Swing, Trad, Big Band, Country/Western, Soul, Funk, Blues, R&B, Metal, Punk, Experimental, Classical Rock, Pop, Fusion, Rap and so on. Show less



Private Studio

• Australia
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Private Lesson Instructor

  • Jan 2000 - Present

  Fun and energetic saxophonist, composer, with experience working with students from ages 13 to 70 years old. A freelance musician working in the tri-state area since 2005 with experience performing with musicians such as The Temptations, The Coasters, Kenny Rogers, Kermit Ruffins, The Doobie Brothers, Jazz Pianist Jr. Mance, Vocalist Jose James, and The Gold Magnolias. A recording artist for the Artist Recording Collective with experience also working as a talent booker, tour manager, and record producer. Fifteen years of experience working in higher education with a strong track record of successfully helping students prepare for college auditions. Show less



The New School

• Education Administration Programs

• General Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Sep 2022

  Strategic Planning, Operations, Logistics, Finance, HR/Staffing, Production and Academic facing service to the TNS community. Serving 1000 students, 500 faculty across Mannes, Jazz and Drama schools.

• General Manager for Jazz and Contemporary Music at The College of Performing Arts at The New School

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  Higher Education Administrator with over fifteen years of experience in a collegiate music program. Superior management, customer service, and administrative skills, coupled with solid experience working with world class artists of all age groups and experience levels. A detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple time-sensitive projects and make level-headed decisions graciously under pressure. Experience implementing strategic planning, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and overall resource allocation for the College of Performing Arts (CoPA) at The New School University. Overseeing all human resource, operations, and business needs for outside vendors, faculty, and students. Patient, friendly, and a team player who has an astute ability to facilitate conflict management and provide results. Show less

• Manager of Technical Services for the College of Performing arts at the New School

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2022

• Sup. of Facilites

  • Jul 2005 - Mar 2022

  2009



Butler County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Private Music Instructor

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

  Private woodwind instruction and ensemble director.

• Adjuct Woodwind Instr

  • Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone and basic piano instruction.