Ryan Comley
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch employees and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success. Committed to creating a fun, safe, and effective workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
01.2025 - Current
- Lead and organize a weekly student jam session, fostering a supportive and engaging culture
- Coordinate and host guest artist workshops, providing students with diverse professional insights
- Develop and implement lesson plans for private and group instruction
Percussion Crew
Aspen Summer Music Festival
06.2024 - Current
- Manage an inventory of instruments with a value of over $250,000
- Work with a small team to meet the needs of 400+ students spanning across three separate campuses
- Collaborate with various production crews to ensure smooth transitions between rehearsals and shows
- Coordinate the transportation of instruments between venues, ensuring timely setup for performances
Undergraduate Percussion Assistant
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Helped to create a diverse and representative program for the Percussion Ensemble
- Led rehearsals and worked with other undergraduate students to meet performance deadlines
- Created an easy to access inventory list and assisted with departmental cataloging
Education
Masters - Jazz Studies
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2025
Bachelor of Music - Percussion Performance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2023
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Cross Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Inventory oversight
- Operational budgeting
- Employee training
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
01.2025 - Current
Percussion Crew
Aspen Summer Music Festival
06.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Percussion Assistant
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.2021 - 05.2023
Masters - Jazz Studies
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Bachelor of Music - Percussion Performance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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