Jon Pumper

Experience

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  Newman Roman Catholic Parish

  May 2012 - May 2015

  Assistant Music Coordinator

  Scheduled paid musicians for all weekend services Lead choir rehearsals prior to servicesManaged and organized musical library, disseminating materials to musicians in a timely manner. Played piano bi-weekly at scheduled Masses.

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  Wisconsin Public Radio

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Corporate Development Intern

  • Analyzed listener ratings and demographics in order to create targeted sponsorship proposals • Assisted the Account Executive in conferencing with potential sponsors

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  City of Eau Claire Economic Development

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Economic Development Intern

  • Gathered data and submitted information for the Cost of Living Index• Composed the quarterly Economic Development Newsletter• Coordinated Business Retention Calls with local businesses• Collected comparative data on Eau Claire’s Wages

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  Wireless Network Solutions, Inc.

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2016

  Marketing Specialist

  Developed brand strategy for new mobile application; managed all communications for releaseImplemented all major website updates, including all new brand design and copy Produced all communication releases; email marketing, blog posts, brochures, mailersManaged vendor and client relationships to assist sales and marketing team

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  Lake Auburn Church

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Director of Music

  • Direct and accompany the church choir at its rehearsals and during Sunday worship services.• Select music to be used in worship.• Maintain all music files. In charge of purchasing new music. • Coordinate additional musical/community events.• Main point of contact for contract services such as weddings and funerals.

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  Stevie Ray's Improv Company

  May 2016 - Jan 2017

  Director of Music

  • Directs all musical structures; works with Artistic Director to create new musical sketches• Performs as regular improv piano accompanist; underscores scenes and improvises songs• Responsible for learning and performing all musical genres, per audience requestStevie Ray's is an improvised comedy show that performs every Friday and Saturday night at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Think "Whose Line Is It Anyways" as a reference point.

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  Brave New Workshop

  Feb 2017 - now

  Director of Music

  Composes/arranges music for original sketch comedy shows. Performs each show on the piano, underscoring and accompanying main stage actors during musical numbers. Improvises musical structures based upon audience requests.