Scott Tran

Experience

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  University of Nebraska

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Student Librarian
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  Violin By Scott

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2012

  Owner
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  Topkitty Studios

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Violinist
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  Symphony of the Southwest

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2010

  2010· Facilitated auditions which required me to contact and provide all necessary information and materials to interested applicants, update the website with audition information and upload audition excerpts, sign in applicants on the day of the audition, and assist with the auditions.· As the main liaison between the music director and the symphonic musicians, I coordinated rehearsal and performance schedules as well as collecting and maintaining all necessary hiring and payroll paperwork.· Maintained consistent communication with symphony players through email and phone calls.· Challenged to recruit and hire additional musicians to perform Holst's The Planets, a major symphonic work scored for large orchestral forces, I conducted recruitment efforts with minimal financial resources resulting in hiring 15 additional musicians and 28 substitutes.· Conducted email marketing using Constant Contact to over 1000 subscribers for the Symphony of the Southwest with as many as 1000+ attendees at performances. Show less 2010· Coordinated rehearsal and performance schedules as well as collecting and maintaining all necessary hiring and payroll paperwork as the main liaison between the music director and the symphony musicians.· Facilitated auditions which required me to contact and provide all necessary information and materials to interested applicants, update the website with audition information and upload audition excerpts, sign in applicants on the day of the audition, and assist with the auditions.· Conducted email marketing using Constant Contact to over 1000 subscribers for the Symphony of the Southwest with as many as 1000 attendees at performances.· Challenged to recruit and hire additional musicians to perform Holst's The Planets, a major symphonic work scored for large orchestral forces, conducted recruitment efforts with minimal financial resources resulting in hiring 15 additional musicians and 28 substitutes.· Communicated with symphony players through regular emails and phone calls. Show less

  • Personnel Manager / Advertising Assistant / Violinist

    Jul 2006 - Jul 2010

  • Personnel Manager / Advertising Assistant / Violinist

    Jul 2006 - Jul 2010

  • Second Violin

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
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  Musica Nova

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Second Violin
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  Queen of Peace Catholic Church

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2010

  2010· Instructed the youth choir to effectively lead congregational singing for monthly worship services.· Assisted the music director in administrative tasks such as compiling and copying sheet music for all instrumentalists and vocalists.· Led choir rehearsals including teaching vocal parts and providing piano accompaniment.· Provided technical support by operating the sound mixing console, setting up and testing microphones, and operating the Hitachi LCD projector. Show less

  • Assistant Music Director and Musician

    Jul 2006 - Jul 2010

  • Assistant Music Director and Musician

    Jul 2006 - Jul 2010
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  Bank of America

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2007

  Bank Teller

  New Horizon School for the Performing Arts

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  Jim May Productions

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Independent Contractor
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  The Music Academy

  Sept 2007 - May 2008

  Head Violin Instructor
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  The Music Academy

  Jul 2008 - May 2009

  Head Violin Instructor

  2009· Scheduled lessons and room assignments using ScheduleVIEW software and collected payments from customers.· Provided private and group instruction to violin, viola, and cello students.· Determined inventory of sheet music to be carried for purchase by students for private lessons and individual practice.New Horizon School for the Performing Arts; Paraprofessional/Violin Instructor 2005-2006· Worked with a classroom of over 20 students teaching mathematics, spelling, and reading.· Instructed and supervised 4th-6th grade students in small groups of four to provide more individualized instruction.· Crafted educational worksheets to master math, spelling, and reading skills using programs such as Word and Excel.· Coordinated and supervised the 4th grade class in daily exercises in preparation for Arizona Instruments of Measuring Standards testing.· Chaperoned the 4th grade boys' field trip to the Mesa Science Museum and the 4th-6th grades' class field trip to the Chandler Center for the Arts to see the Mesa Symphony Orchestra.· Provided clear and organized documentation of individual classroom instruction and learning assistance given to Title I students: at-risk students that are not meeting the yearly state standards. Show less

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  Tempe Preparatory Academy

  Oct 2008 - May 2010

  Violin Instructor

  Director of Varsity Strings 2008-2010· Doubled the number of student string players participating in the Varsity Strings' program by increasing visibility of the program within the school through additional performances for the student body and parents, increasing participation at Regional and All-State events, and tailoring repertoire to the abilities and strengths of the students for maximum participation.· Using Finale Allegro, a music notation software program, I created diverse orchestra arrangements for various ensemble configurations. Show less

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  The Julliard School

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

  Admissions Assistant

  2011· For the over 100 applicants to the Juilliard Doctoral Program, I entered, tracked, and organized all incoming audition materials for applicants to the DMA program and had direct phone and email communication with applicants regarding any outstanding required materials or questions about their admission status.· Assisting in this year's 2011 music auditions, I created spreadsheets in excel of the audition schedule for the eight days of auditions of over 1300 applicants for the Juilliard faculty.· As a team player, I worked with and supported the Associate Dean of Admissions and other staff members in office tasks in addition to working with and delegating responsibility to work-study students in the admissions office.· Using the Embark Application manager, I entered and processed all incoming transcripts, letters of recommendation, prescreening tapes, and essays, and I verified all print and online data of applicants, which numbered over 13,000 applications this year.· As coverage for the reception area, I answered phone calls and responded to inquiries about the Juilliard college program and provided information regarding application and audition procedures and confirmed applicant status regarding audition date and tracked materials.Symphony of the Southwest Show less

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  The Juilliard School

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2011

  Admissions Assistant

  2011· Hired to assist a professional staff of six in managing an applicant pool of almost 5,000 for Dance, Drama, and Music Divisions of the Juilliard School.· Responsible for receiving high volumes of mail containing highly sensitive applicant materials, for maintaining applicant database for all required documentation, and for telephone assistance responding to inquiries about the Juilliard college program, application and audition procedures, and confirmation of applicant status in regards to receipt of audition materials and date of audition.· Oversaw applicant cohort of 100 for the Doctoral of Musical Arts program and was the main administrative contact for all Doctoral applicants. Documented receipt of required materials and file completion for all Doctoral candidates.· Assisted with the confirmation and scheduling of the 1300 music applicants and prepared materials for the 150 Juilliard faculty evaluating applicants.· Drew frequently from my music background in response to questions of special concerts in reference to repertoire requirements and audition scores from faculty.Symphony of the Southwest Show less

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  Nadell Franco Weinberger & Associates, CPA's LLP

  May 2011 - Aug 2014

  Administrative Assisant
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  Scott Tran Music

  May 2015 - now

  Owner

  Singer-Songwriter, Violinist, Performing Artist.