The document is a resume for Jennifer J. Bautz. It summarizes her background and experience in teaching, sales, music performance, and volunteer work. She has over 20 years of experience teaching choral music and general music to students from elementary to high school levels. She also has sales experience in beauty products and as a sales associate. Her skills include communication, leadership, organization, and technology proficiency.
1. Jennifer J. Bautz
27 Westfield Circle, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935 * (920) 948-4864 * jenbautz@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Experienced and accomplished teacher looking to leverage my background in leadership, community relations,
sales, organization, computers, and communication skills
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experienced sales professional
Extensive experience working with a diverse population of administration and community members
Superb verbal and written communication skills in English; Proficient in Spanish
Excellent team-player and leader as well as independent worker
Exceptional multi-tasking, time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
Advanced in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, Google docs, and social media
Known for maintaining complete confidentiality and integrity
EDUCATION
36 Graduate Credits, Various Universities
Bachelor of Music and Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate, West Corporation 2016-Present
Make cold calls to multi-million dollar companies for American Express Corporate Program
Research corporations, contacts, and locations; Expertly communicate with high-level business
executives
Director, Verlyn Grahl Foundation 2012 - Present
Assess status of account; Budget and allocate funds
Collaborate with board; evaluate and choose appropriate non-profit organizations for donations
MasterAdjudicator, Wisconsin School Music Association 1999 – Present
Mentor and assess student’s skills giving both verbal and written feedback
Private Piano Instructor, Piano and Vocal Performer 1992 – Present
Organize, practice, choose repertoire, and perform for various events
Plan lessons, develop curriculum, and provide constructive feedback for students
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant 2008 - 2011
Independent Pampered Chef Consultant 2000 – 2003
Sell, market, and demonstrate various products
Purchase products, follow budget, submit receipts
Maintain customer satisfaction through consistent communication and post-sale follow-up
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ripon High School, Choral and Musical Director 2015 - 2016
Lomira School District, Grades 6-12 Choral Music and Grades 4-5 General Music Teacher 2004 – 2015
West Allis - West Milwaukee School District 1998 - 2004
Nathan Hale High School, Choral Music Educator
General Mitchell Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School, Music Teacher
Taught and directed three curricular choirs and several extra-curricular choirs
Raised high school concert choir from a class B to class A level within one year; never before
accomplished in the history of the Lomira school district
Organized and conducted four major concerts per year plus Veteran’s Day assemblies, Christmas
caroling, WSMA Concert Festivals, WSMA District and State Solo & Ensemble Festivals, graduations,
recitals, clinics, and talent shows
Arranged and directed performances at Milwaukee Bucks games, Brewer’s game. Marcus Center, North
American Ice-Skating Championship, Lions Clubs, nursing homes, assisted living centers, and large
corporation Christmas parties
Organized, produced, directed, and choreographed eighteen musicals and five plays
Researched, implemented, directed, organized, and oversaw three high school choir trips to New York
City, two All-Midwest Choir performances at the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, one to Toronto
and Niagara Falls, Canada, and eleven annual Broadway musical field trips
Incorporated technology into my classroom such as recording and distributing CDs, implementing a
‘Lomira Choirs’ Facebook page, adding a functional website, utilizing google docs/google classroom,
and using a SMARTboard
Organized and implemented over twenty successful fund-raisers coordinating with students, parents, and
community and developing marketing material
Collaborated and directed orchestra and band students for large choral works
Created curriculum, directed, and taught summer school classes including: Spanish, piano, reading,
theater, tone chimes, and recorder
VOLUNTEER WORK
Volunteer at Evans Elementary School for various events 2016 - Present
Perform at various community events and nursing homes 1996 – Present
Collaborate and volunteer with Girl Scouts of America, troop 8267 2014 - Present
Organize and lead a worship team and life group at Spirit of Life Church 2011 – Present
Mentor, lead, and volunteer with youth group, children’s church, and various events at
Spirit of Life Church 2011 – Present
Fond du Lac and Lomira Community Theatres 2004 – 2014