Dan Schack

Experience

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  Centerchem LLC

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2008

  Administrative Assistant

  • Assisted the head of marketing during preparation for national trade shows• Consistently maintained the company database• Continually improved and developed the company website to improve search engine optimization• Filed invoices and effectively carried out office duties

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  WGI Sport of the Arts

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2018

  Marketing Intern/Freelance Writer

  • Wrote press releases and feature stories for electronic publication, building a large online portfolio• Utilized social networking platforms such as Twitter and Storify to connect the international fan base with regional events through out the United States and Europe• Collaborated with the head of marketing and director of sponsor relations to create news briefs about national events and venues•Assisted in the construction and publication of the annual program book• Implemented strong organizational skills and successful multi-tasking throughout multiple projects with strict deadlines•Co-managed the preparation and sales for the bi-annual university event Show less

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  University of Connecticut

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Writing Tutor

  • Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students to improve their writing processes• Assisted students in improving writing mechanics and grammar• Applied various theoretical tutoring frameworks• Assisted in the expansion of social media tactics

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  Musicopia

  Oct 2013 - May 2014

  Percussion Director/Arranger

  •Provided percussion instruction to middle and high school students who do not have access to adequate music programs within their school districts•Ensured after-school structure and activity, which has lead students to consistently higher academic achievement in school, increased school attendance, and reduced disciplinary incidents•Promoted discipline and work ethic through short term goal setting•Composed percussion arrangements that are performed at an end of the year recital

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  Fred J Miller Inc.

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  Customer Service Representative/Marketing Assistant

  • Managed day to day operations, including answering customer calls, placing orders,filing invoices, following up with customers, and attending to any in-person clients• Assisted the head accountant by updating client database, mailing invoices, and cleaningup the paper filing system• Created and posted social media content, including newsletters, photos, and blog posts

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  Wright State University

  Jul 2016 - May 2018

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Instructed four sections of Introduction to Composition to first year college students• Designed and implemented syllabus, course activities, and long form projects• Evaluated student writing through one-on-one sessions and through the use of self-designed rubrics

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  George Mason University

  Jul 2016 - now

  Creative Director, GMU Indoor Drumline

  • Construct a theatrical and competitive indoor percussion program from conception tocompletion, culminating in the annual Winter Guard International World Championshipsin April each year• Decide upon a program’s genre, narrative structure, musical selections, set design, andcostuming so that the outcome is cohesive throughout all details• Manage and develop all creative projects by building organizational timelines, conceptmaps, and other methods of accountability across platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Docs,Dropbox)• Direct staff of 25 individuals and 50 ensemble members, including coordination andcommunication of overall program• Oversee and implement branding and marketing, from all digital content to merchandise,to establish a consistent voice across all platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) Show less

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  Carolina Crown, Inc.

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2022

  Percussion Instructor

  •Develop, implement, and maintain percussion fundamentals and approach throughout the course of winter auditions, Spring Training, and a summer-long competitive season•Co-write percussion and visual curriculum to maximize student learning •Choreograph battery movement to enhance the overall design and presentation•Oversee and analyze pedagogy and approach within all percussion sections

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  FloSports

  Aug 2018 - now

  Freelance Contributor

  • Conceptualize, produce, and host the podcast, That Dan Band Show, on which I interview and converse with some of the biggest names in the marching arts• Create content for FloMarching’s website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube channel • Write and edit long form analysis articles concerning the state of the marching arts• Collaborate with site lead, marketing strategist, and videographer/editor to ensure allcontent fits within FloMarching’s established brand

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  Connecticut Hurricanes Drum and Bugle Corps

  Sept 2019 - now

  Program Coordinator & Battery Arranger

  • Oversee the design process from start to finish, including: consulting on the orchestration and revision processes with all designers, ensuring the successful implementation of the design throughout the course of the summer, providing tangible ideas and feedback, collaborating with all designers to ensure their best work is being put forth in a timely fashion, holding all design team members to a realistic timeline, and communicating with the respective administrators of the corps to ensure the operations meet the needs of the design and its implementation.• Coordinate the design team to ensure the design is holistically understood, composed, implemented, and crafted. This includes frequent design calls, individual check-ins, and feedback on all elements of design.• Ensure the design has a contemporary, original, cohesive, and overarching vision and identity that is agreed upon and felt by all design team members, staff, and corps members.• Provide organization to the design through consistent upkeep by utilizing technological tools/platforms and through personal dialogue.• Advise the caption heads and educational team (as needed) on ways to effectively implement and clean the design. • Consult with the corps director and other administrators on any subject deemed necessary from their vantage point. • Create a cohesive and agreed upon plan for successfully pitching the design in judge’s critique throughout the competitive season. Show less

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  Settlement Music School

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

  Faculty Member

  • Launch a brand new drumline program for Philadelphia charter schools within the Settlement Music School system• Create an innovative, all virtual curriculum serving the needs of first-time high school music students • Instruct a daily drumline class that covers music reading skills, rhythm, tempo, and technique• Collaborate with the Drumline Director, Educational Director, and CEO to ensure a shared and unified vision that echoes the mission statement of Settlement Music School

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  Office of Leadership Development, Temple University

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  Program Assistant

  • Manage all departmental communication, including departmental email and website(s), monthly newsletters, press releases, and event coverage• Assist Director with the advising of marketing interns as they develop and implement marketing, branding and promotional initiatives• Maintain the organization, administration and delegation of office operations, assessment, systems and processes• Work alongside Director to curate, organize and facilitate digital engagement programs and initiatives (virtual engagement platforms, podcasts, video content, web series, social media events, etc.) Show less

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  CaptainU

  Mar 2021 - Jan 2023

  Account Executive, Recruiting Specialist

  • Engage top college athletic programs with the CaptainU College Recruiting Software• Drive the sales cycle to attain new business: make introductory calls, assess customer goals through qualifying and driving new college program accounts• Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to college programs and manage email campaigns to drive new business• Skillfully deliver web-based presentations using inside sales best practices• Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Show less

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  Huge

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Oversee and assist in the full project life-cycle, including the completion of product briefs, product designs, and developer execution.• Plan and manage the day-to-day activities of a development team within a 2-week Scrum framework, including daily stand up, sprint planning, sprint retrospectives, capacity and velocity tracking, and risk mitigation.• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to ensure that projects are completed on-time and within scope and budget.• Work alongside the data analytics team to inform project planning and ensure the client hits their key performance indicators.• Document all project activities and deliverables, including the project dashboard, scope & velocity tracker, the team Jira board, etc.• Assist in the completion and delivery of a bi-annual statement of work and margin calculator to determine the scope and necessary personnel. Show less

  • Project Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Associate Project Manager

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2024