CHARDON MYERS
TORONTO,ON
Summary
To obtain a position with an organization that offers opportunities for individual growth and positive interactions with various people. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Dedicated professional with history of success achieving customer satisfaction, retention and referrals through continuous provision of top quality service. Blending strong analytical and communication skills to identify and address individual client needs, recommending and effectively promoting products in alignment with preferences.
- Strong knowledge and experience of 4 years in retail sales.
- Impressive and convincing way of communication both orally and written.
- 4 years of classroom teaching experience; planning lessons and training sessions
- Exceptional supervisorial skills with time management efficiency
- 2 years automated warehouse experience
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Software installation and Internet
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Voice Instructor
Self-Employeed
01.2023 - Current
- Supported singers participating in recording sessions and live performances.
- Taught performers of varying skill levels ways to improve overall range.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
Worship/Choir Director
Light & Life Ministries
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced choir performance by implementing innovative rehearsal techniques and strategies.
- Increased community engagement with regular public concerts and events showcasing the choir''s talent.
- Inspired a love of choral music in students, leading to an increase in choir participation and student retention.
- Developed clear performance expectations and guidelines for choir members, promoting a high standard of professionalism during rehearsals and concerts.
Voice Instructor
Zamar Music Academy
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced students'' vocal abilities by incorporating individualized coaching techniques and tailor-made lesson plans.
- Boosted student confidence in their singing abilities through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Developed engaging vocal warm-up exercises to improve students'' pitch, tone, and breath control for optimal performance.
- Established a supportive learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves creatively through song interpretation.
Music Director
Life Community Church
Toronto, ON
02.2019 - Current
- Managing live stream service, ensuring weekly content is delivered
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for program expenses and equipment purchases.
- Promoted upcoming concerts through social media campaigns, increasing audience turnout at events.
LTO English Teacher
Richmond Green Secondary School
11.2017 - 02.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Sales Associate/Cashier/Stock Warehouse Supervisor
HUGO BOSS CANADA
Vaughan, ON
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
LTO Drama Teacher
King City Secondary School
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Instructed students on the history of theater, exploring key periods, playwrights, and performance styles from around the world.
- Increased student participation in extracurricular theater activities through engaging promotion strategies and outreach efforts.
- Established a safe and inclusive learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing their emotions and ideas.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons that connected drama concepts to other subjects.
Equipment Operator
Labrador Service Group
Vaughan
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Used computer system to locate system faults and fixed to enable fast order pick delivery
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
Supervisor/After-School Program Leader/Interviewer
Moorelands Community Services
Toronto, ON
07.2008 - 08.2017
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster group engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and program administration.
- Developed training sessions, oversaw and optimized work of 16 cabin leaders performing high-quality program oriented work.
- Interviewed young persons for leadership camp to maximize on future adult recruits.
Teacher
St. James' Catholic High School
London, England
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for Music and Performing Arts.
- Formed an extra-curricular band, recorded a band album, placed first in local music competition.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music
York University
Toronto, ON04.2014
Bachelor of Education - I/S Music, Drama, English
York University
Toronto, ON04.2015
High School Diploma -
Maple High School
Maple, ON09.2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Staff Management
- Inventory oversight
- Digital literacy, creating and developing visual presentation
- Curriculum creation
Timeline
Private Voice Instructor
Self-Employeed
01.2023 - Current
Worship/Choir Director
Light & Life Ministries
09.2022 - Current
Voice Instructor
Zamar Music Academy
01.2022 - Current
Music Director
Life Community Church
02.2019 - Current
Sales Associate/Cashier/Stock Warehouse Supervisor
HUGO BOSS CANADA
08.2018 - 09.2022
LTO Drama Teacher
King City Secondary School
02.2018 - 04.2018
LTO English Teacher
Richmond Green Secondary School
11.2017 - 02.2024
Equipment Operator
Labrador Service Group
09.2016 - 01.2018
Teacher
St. James' Catholic High School
09.2014 - 07.2016
Supervisor/After-School Program Leader/Interviewer
Moorelands Community Services
07.2008 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music
York University
Bachelor of Education - I/S Music, Drama, English
York University
High School Diploma -
Maple High School