Professional drummer experienced with stage setup, rigging, and equipment handling. Able to utilizes a wide range of technical skills to ensure efficient and safe production setups. Knowledge of lighting and sound systems, contributing to smooth event operations. With a reliable and experienced background in playing, music production, and live show production.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Drummer
Self Employed
07.2024 - Current
Gained recognition within local music scene by participating in numerous events, festivals, and showcases with consistent top notch performances. Played in over 100 shows
Set up stages and musical equipment for a variety of different live shows. As well as, assisting in running and maintaining live sound.
Sought out and maintained business relationships with club owners, entertainment bookers, music contractors, and other musicians.
Established a reputation for reliability and commitment in the music community by maintaining the highest performance quality and consistently meeting deadlines for recording projects, performances, and rehearsals.
Developed the musical skills required to play various musical genres and innovative techniques at a moments notice. Used these skills to successfully record original projects, sit in on jam and recording sessions, and to play cover music with unique style.
Collaborated with band members to create a unified rhythm section, and elevated performance energy levels by actively listening to and working with the other musicians. Including on stage during shows, at jam sessions, or in the studio.
Stockroom Assistant
NCGlassworks
10.2019 - 05.2024
Moving and unpacking heavy shipments.
Received, checked in, and processed in shipments received and comparing them to orders placed. Along with organizing shipments by type and placing them on shelves accordingly.
Moving supplies, pieces in progress, and finished works around the fabrication studio as requested by artist. As well as, responding to instructions given when artist required help during fabrication or restoration.
Packaging finished product for shipment and readying packages for delivery.
Assisted in load-in and load-out processes, ensuring timely execution of schedules.
Maintained inventory of tools and equipment, promoting efficient resource utilization.
Nashville Broadway Musician
Self Employed
07.2024 - Current
Sought out and maintained business relationships with local music contractors using phone calls, texts, emails, and social media. Established a reputation for reliability and commitment.
Promoted music career by maintaining socil media presence.
Performed in over 100 shows.
Expanded musical repertoire to include diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and maintaining the highest performance standards. Including the ability to sit in with a new band and play at a professional level.
Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and collaborated with them to streamline performances and enhance audience enjoyment.
Arranged compositions for live music performances.
Assistant Marching Band Instructor
Christ Presbyterian Academy
07.2020 - 08.2020
Updated drum line techniques to reflect current drum line and marching band trends.
Taught techniques to a variety of skill levels.
Designed creative show concepts that captivated audiences and showcased the talents of individual drum line members.
Held meetings and rehearsals in preparation for charity events, school assemblies, pre-game, halftime, and post-game performances.
Improved drum line performance quality through rigorous rehearsal schedules and attention to detail. Implemented effective practice strategies for efficient use of rehearsal time and marching band resources.
Developed students leadership skills by assigning and mentoring section leaders.