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Here is my resume, last updated on January, 2001.
JOEL LEE PIETRORAZIO
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email: bassist@ix.netcom.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the music industry or music education fields.
EDUCATION:
Music Teaching Certification
Currently enrolled in program
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
*Major: Music Education
1999-
Bachelor of Science, May 1996
The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
*Major: Music Technology/Entertainment Arts
*This program included courses in sound recording, MIDI,
the entertainment business, theory, and performance.
* GPA: 3.2 Made the Dean’s List twice.
High School Diploma, May 1992
Holy Cross High School, Waterbury, CT.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2001
Student Teaching
8 weeks- Torrington Middle School, Torrington CT
*Observed and instructed string orchestra classes in grades 6-8.
*Instructed small group lessons for band in grades 6-8.
8 weeks- Osborn Hill Elementary School, Fairfield, CT
*Observed and instructed string orchestra classes in grades 4-5.
*Observed and instructed general music classes for kindergarten.
2000-2001
Teaching Assistant
Western CT State University
*Assisted the Director of Jazz Studies at WCSU
*Coached jazz combos
*Performed administrative duties, including:
office work, advertising, and public relations
2000-2001
Adjunct Music Teacher
St. Joseph’s School, Danbury, CT
*Taught general music class to 2nd graders and 7th graders one day a week
*Lesson plans were prepared for every lesson
2000-present
Substitute Music Teacher
Fairfield School District, Fairfield, CT
*Taught as a substitute teacher for the string program
*Currently on the substitute teacher call list
1992-present
Private Electric Bass Instructor
*Taught private lessons to high school and college-aged students.
*Students have been accepted into music colleges and have won
Connecticut Allstate competitions.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
May 1997-
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing Corporation
*Presented and showcased the world's finest cutlery.
*Found my own customers and established repoir.
*Sold over $10,000 within my first three months.
*Received 6 promotions within 18 months.
*Currently working part time as a Field Sales Manager.
Fall 1995-Spring 1996
Computer Lab Aide
The College of St. Rose, Albany, NY
*Monitored the college's Macintosh computer labs.
*Assisted students who needed help using the computer.
*Installed new and upgraded programs for Macintosh.
Fall 1994-Spring 1996
Student Recording Engineer
Saints and Sinners Sound Studio
The College of St. Rose, Albany NY
*Worked as a volunteer staff member
in a 16-track college recording studio.
*Engineered for students, ensembles, faculty,
as well as campus clients.
Summer 1995
Music Industry Internship
Tape Works Recording Studio, Hartford, CT
*Performed data entry tasks.
*Assisted engineers during recording and editing sessions using Pro-Tools.
*Made duplications on 1/4" reels and cassettes.
1992-Present
Electric Bass Instructor
*Currently teaching private lessons to high school and college-aged students
in Connecticut and New York.
1991 - Present
Connecticut Combustion Corporation
Middlebury, CT
*Worked as serviceman during summers and school breaks.
*Performed installations and service to furnaces of commercial industries.
*Currently working as a custormer service representative/office worker.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Macintosh Computers
*Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, ClarisWorks,
and Hypercard.
*Have a working knowledge of most internet programs.
*MIDI and audio applications include Performer, Finale, and a basic
knowledge of ProTools and Soundesigner.
*Have a working knowledge of some IBM/Windows applications.
ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEER WORK:
1992-1996
College of Saint Rose Jazz Ensemble
*Played electric and upright bass, performing on campus and off campus.
*Served as vice president 1995-1996, raised money for trip to Russia.
1992-1996
Music Entertainment Industry Student Association
*President 1993-94, vice president 1994-95.
*Raised money for national conference trips.
*Organized several workshops with professionals in the audio
and music industry fields.
1986-present
Boy Scouts of America
*1992: became an Eagle Scout.
*1991: elected into the Order of the Arrow : 1995 bestowed Vigil Honor.
-Currently volunteering as adult advisor of the ceremonies commitee.
*Currently Asst. Scoutmaster of Troop 444, Middlebury CT.
REFERENCES:
Mary Anne Nelson CSJ
Director of MTEA Program
College of St. Rose
432 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 454-5278
J. Robert Sheehan
Music Department Head
College of St. Rose
432 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 454-5331
Brian Alexander
Academic Computing Department
College of St. Rose
432 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 454-5264
William Ahearn
Chief Engineer
The Tape Works
770 Maple Avenue
Hartford, CT. 06114
(203) 522-5997
John Murphy
Chief Engineer
Sonic Arts Recording Studios
490 Cornwall Avenue
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 699-1029
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