Tom Wendfeldt, MAEd

Experience

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  East Valley School District

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2001

  Public Administrator K-12

  Performed administrative duties while serving as substitute principal, supervising over 45 certificated and 5 non-certificated employees while educating 650 students. Spearheaded numerous committees dealing with educational and instructional issues, which included fund raising, PTA and community outreach, earned the K-12 endorsement in music education, certified instrumental, vocal, and general music, and collaborated with committees to address educational and instructional issues including development of K-12 music curriculum. Show less

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  Selah Music Inc.

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2003

  President & CEO

  Hired and developed an exceptional team of private music instructors, oversaw all aspects of purchasing and inventory, executed all human resource functions, and supervised all physical plant operations.Generated sales by developing and implementing high impact advertising and targeted marketing campaigns, analyzed and developed key e-commerce initiatives, and conducted constant market analysis and developed new products. Coached instructors on relationship building with students and parents, resulting in a powerful customer experience. Show less

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  Guitar Center Inc.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  Pro Audio De

  Interviewed, hired, trained and directed associate team in product promotions, teaching them to maintain balanced inventory by monitoring stock supply, and how to maximize sales via strategic merchandise showcasing.

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  Roosevelt School District

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Teacher - Music Teacher

  Skillfully guided students while adhering to the district’s mission and visions by cultivating a classroom environment that promoted the development of positive self-concept for all students where each was challenged and inspired to fully participate.

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  Phoenix Elementary School District #1

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Teacher, K-8 General Music

  Engaged and inspired hundreds of students with relevant and interesting curriculum, identifying and meeting student needs using a variety creative learning styles, spending hundreds of hours creating, planning, differentiating, and implementing curriculum, resulting in 100% alignment of curriculum to school district’s rigorous learning objectives.

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  Renewal by Andersen Special Events & Trade Show specialist

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2021

  Senior Marketing Specialist

  I ensure the strategic alignment between organization goals and development of marketing campaigns to meet objectives, provide cost efficient logistical support to campaigns, and create a cohesive and collaborative team that is results-driven. Currently codifying formulas to create online education templates to optimize methods to deliver value to students worldwide, defining education goals that benefit students & employers, and designing an education incubator that if funded by a large company or institution could dramatically create positive change on the education frontier. Show less

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  Renewal by Andersen

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2021

  Met or exceeded 100% of Division Sales Goals by engaging prospective customers, setting appointments, meeting and providing estimates throughout western Washington. Consistent positive attitude, leadership, and work ethic coupled with my ability to create connections and relationships were key to successful outcomes. Special Events secured throughout territory resulted in company sales goals being met or exceeded for the entire Division. Exceptional event research, solid bookings, and collecting revenue resulted in more than 150 standout events per year that were accomplished with expert communication across all teams, logical logistical decisions, and terrific client customer experiences.

  • Senior Marketing Event & Trade Show Specialist

    Apr 2015 - Jan 2021

  • Special Events Marketing Director

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

  • Event Coordinator

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
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  ATW Enterprises

  Jan 2022 - now

  Director of Change & Innovation

  Building relationships and introducing Change initiatives one organization at a time.

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  Radical Rugs LLC

  Jan 2022 - now

  Principal Owner