Streamlined distribution processes for improved efficiency and reduced delivery times.
Collaborated with suppliers for timely product deliveries, ensuring client satisfaction.
Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and support to distributors.
Addressed any complaints or issues swiftly, demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service.
Teacher, Administrator, Producer
Pene's Music Academy
01.2016 - Current
Pre Covid19, despite back surgery, I built my client base up to 55 students, varying from one on one piano and vocal lessons, to group vocal and keyboard lessons in schools around Tauranga
I am currently teaching approximately 10 hours per week.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Assistant Music Teacher, Itinerant Music Teacher
Mount Maunganui College
01.2012 - 01.2015
Classroom teaching and small group tuition as well as directing a specialist a Cappella singing group, a choir and a string group, for which, I was the cellist
I worked closely alongside my Head of Department
My technical knowledge of NCEA standards and moderation covers Levels 1, 2 and 3
During my time at the College, I co-assessed standards and was closely involved In the moderation process.
Ukulele Teacher (Private)
St Mary's Catholic School, Tauranga Primary School, Bellevue School, Bethlehem School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Taught ukulele and established a ukulele orchestra at St Mary's Catholic School, which performed in concerts, liturgies and masses
Established and directed a combined primary schools' ukulele orchestra, which was involved in workshops and concerts under my direction.
Itinerant Music Teacher
Bethlehem College, Tauranga Boys College, Mount Maunganui College
01.2000 - 01.2009
Itinerant teacher of Singing, Piano, Barbershop and Choir
Established Specialist Choirs, Barbershop Quartets and Choruses
In each year, the quartets and choruses, under my direction, were selected for the National Finals
A chorus was placed 3rd, another chorus placed 5th and a quartet placed 4th in New Zealand
Organised, and was Master of Ceremonies for fundraising concerts at Bravo Restaurant for students from Bethlehem College and Tauranga Boys College.
Musical Director
Tauranga Musical Theatre
01.1999 - 01.2001
Musical Director of three musical productions, which included the major production at Baycourt theatre, of "Oliver" in 2001.
Assistant Music Teacher
Otumoetai College
01.1996 - 01.1999
Taught core and academic Music to Bursary level
Was involved in the development of practical and written units at all levels
Musical Director of specialist choirs, chorales, massed choirs and string quartets.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
12.1994
Diploma of Legal Executive Studies - Law
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Poike, NZ
12.2022
Affiliations
New Zealand Registered Teachers Council
Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand
Othermusicalachievements
Otago University Choir, Southland Youth Choir, Southern Youth Choir, Southland Girls High School, Weddings, Restaurants, School and Local Productions, Musicals, Choirs, Weddings, Masses, Restaurants, Leavers Song: Bethlehem College, Otumoetai College, Southland Girls High School, School Song: St Peter's College, Gore, Two Personal albums of own compositions, NZ Centenary Celebrations (Highly Recommended, Scholarship to attend University of Otago to study Music
Timeline
E-bike Distributor
Self-Employed
01.2020 - Current
Teacher, Administrator, Producer
Pene's Music Academy
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Music Teacher, Itinerant Music Teacher
Mount Maunganui College
01.2012 - 01.2015
Ukulele Teacher (Private)
St Mary's Catholic School, Tauranga Primary School, Bellevue School, Bethlehem School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Itinerant Music Teacher
Bethlehem College, Tauranga Boys College, Mount Maunganui College