Castrey 2001 Sunvale Dr. Olathe, Ks. 66062 913-782-2032 (fax) pc691ed4@westpost.net 913-461-5076 (cell)
Director of Public Relations/Activities/Sales/Admissions Counselor
"As an experienced music director in education and church work, I have many cros sover skills in promotions and public relations that directly apply to working w ith the public in planning activities and/or sales. I am excited about the possi bilities I can offer to a company that needs an organized executive to represent their interests." - Pamela L. Castrey Personality: ENTJ Meyers-Briggs ID Disc Assessment Personable, relational, compassionate, perceptive, diplomatic, persuasive, inspi ring, encouraging, a good listener who can understand and satisfy the needs of c lients, organized, professional appearance Experience: Director, promoter, public speaker, recruiter, planner, event/activity organizer , project leader, teacher/trainer, motivator, counselor, community connector, fu ndraiser, sales and promotions Accomplishments: Developed largest vocal music program in Blue Valley Middle Schools; performed in Carnegie Hall twice with church choirs; led a nine year pipe organ expansion project completed in May, 2010; developed new Art Expo Show, 2010; coached pri vate voice students as leads in musicals; hosted regional vocal solo/ensemble co ntest in Blue Valley; developed database tracking system for Connections ministr y; co-produced two full length CD recording projects; worked well with people of all ages; superior skills in relating to many types of people; inspired groups of professional adults to cooperate and respect my decisions; developed and dire cted Arts Academy; promoted and contracted all fine arts concerts and events; le d "Connections" team, a relational ministry, in a church setting; organized staf f training events Skills: Promoter; publicity developer; reception and dinner event planner; genuine hospi tality; presenter; public representative; database; fundraising; leader; vocal c oach; classroom and private teacher; musician; singer; administrator for large m usic programs; hiring of musicians; music staff supervisor Personal statement In leading and developing music programs I have learned how to handle all types of people in very professional settings. My people skills and persuasive abiliti es combine to form a great mix of personal characteristics for selling. Public m usic appearances and teaching give me the ability to present and speak well to o thers. I want to help in the development and sales of your products. I am open t o positions where I can use my talents in planning, promoting, selling and servi ng others. Career Goals: I want the opportunity to make people happy and to make money for my future. Cus tomer satisfaction is a high priority for me to feel successful at any job. I wo rk hard to achieve goals and will make a great relational employee. Music will b ecome my hobby and I am ready for the change. Recent Employment: Director of Music & Fine Arts Ministries; Connections Coordinator August 1994-June 1st, 2010 (full-time since 2000) Trinity Lutheran Church 5601 W. 62nd St. Mission, KS 66202 Vocal Music Teacher Harmony Middle School Blue Valley Schools August 1993-2000 Education B.S. in Music Education, University of Illinois Certification K-12, Instrumental and Vocal Music Extensive Training in Church Music/Connections/Administration/Outreach/Database Continuing Education in Private Voice, Choral Conducting, Business
Additional Administrative Workshops:
Miller Management Church Administration Classes: Hiring, Motivation and Release of Employees Results-Oriented Conflict Management Effective Communication Discovering and Valuing Personality Profiles in Teams Aligning Resources for Effective Ministry Church Windows Database Training Multi-Site Church Seminars (Naperville IL and St. Louis, MO) Brain Based Learning Teaching to Learning Styles Myers-Briggs Personality DISC Teaming Network marketing Sales Church Ministry Employment: Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS- Director of Music/Fine Arts (15 years) Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS- Connections Coordinator (9 years) Redeemer Lutheran ELCA-Organist/Music Director, Shawnee, KS (2 years) Leawood United Methodist - Adult Choir, Leawood, KS (2 years) Public School Teaching Experience: Blue Valley Schools (7 years Middle School) Harmony Middle School Master Teacher Award (building) Musical Director (co-directed 7 musicals with over 100 students) Organizer and host of Regional Vocal Solo/Ensemble Festival Developed largest middle school vocal program in this district Tenured teacher in Blue Valley, Raytown and Springfield schools Other Work Experience: Private Vocal Teacher Students received "I" ratings at district/state contest Students have consistently earned lead roles in musicals Springfield, MO, Blue Valley and Olathe KS Schools Private Piano Teacher Beginner thru Intermediate, all ages Associate Conductor "Mid America Singers" semi-professional group Soloist, rehearsal director, publicity development Missouri Arts Council (MAC) sponsored, Springfield, MO "Thank you for reading my resume and considering me as a person who would qualif y in the development of your business."- Pamela L. Castrey