Amy L. Gold
Leader, Administrator, Educator, Creator
PROFILE
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2005 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Brigham Young University - Hawaii; Laie, Hawaii
2021 - 2024
Master of Arts - Arts Administration
Southern Utah University;
Cedar City, Utah
2008 to current
String Pedagogy
Suzuki Association of the Americas
Mark O'Connor International
Paul Rolland String Pedagogy
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Business Operations Assistant, Utah Shakespeare Festival
2023 - Present
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Responsible for weekly purchasing card reconciliation and employee p-card training
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Balance expense and labor reports; enter adjustments
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Oversee monthly audit of department bank statement
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Coordinate the hiring paperwork with new hires and Human Resources
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Facilitate scheduling and communications for quarterly Board of Governors meeting
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Artistic Administrator for the Words Cubed New Play Development Program
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Management, Orchestra of Southern Utah
Manager, 2024 to present
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Prepare yearly budget, expenses, and revenue projections
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Research and write grants, reports, plan development and outreach events
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Meet with the Music Committee to plan season music and performances
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Lead the publicity team on marketing materials and placement
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Facilitate contracts with local musicians, visiting musicians, and composers
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Collaborate with the board and management team for the improvement of orchestra processes
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Business Manger & Education Director, 2022 - 2023
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Secure season sponsors from local businesses
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Member of the Soiree fundraising committee
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Manage ticketing for events
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Arrange vendors for annual Children's Jubilee
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Schedule education visits to public schools
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Others duties as needed for the manager
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Administrative Director, Suzuki Strings Cedar City
2016 to present
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Develop yearly and long-term spending plans, research and write grants
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Coordinate agendas, attend board meetings; serve as treasurer
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Communicate with parents, teachers, board and community members through email,social media and the website
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Plan and present concerts, yearly workshop, special classes and other performance events​
Owner/Teacher, Gold Music Studio, Laie, HI & Cedar City, UT
2008 - 2023
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Taught violin and viola using Suzuki, fiddle, and other teaching curriculum
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Prepared students for recitals and community performances
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Collaborated with teachers and music organizations to enhance educational opportunities.
Special Education Teacher, North Elementary School, Cedar City, UT
2016 - 2018
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Prepared and implemented lesson plans for elementary level students
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Collaborated with other teachers in the team
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Attended required meetings and facilitated necessary changes
Hawaii Department of Education Laie & Kahuku, Hawaii 2010 - 2016
Choir Director Kahuku High & Intermediate School, Kahuku, HI 7/2015 - 5/2016
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Planned and executed daily music lessons according to DOE standards for grades 7-12
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Prepared students for semester concerts (2 yearly)
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Attended all required teacher meetings: IEP, faculty, department, class advisor, etc
Music Learning Center Coordinator, Kahuku High & Intermediate School, Kahuku, HI 10/2014 - 5/2016
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Collaborated with Music Directors about funding
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Prepared year end report for accountability
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Attended musical events, local school assemblies, advertised the center, helped build the programs
Music Teacher, Laie Elementary School, Laie, HI 10/2011 - 7/2014
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Planned and executed daily music lessons according to DOE standards for grades PK-6
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Established quarterly student talent show
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Assisted with school wide Christmas and May Day programs
Substitute Teacher, Laie, HI 11/2010 - 5/2011
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Provided continuity for students through engaged classroom learning and effective classroom management
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Created lesson plans, graded assignments, maintained records and grades
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Met with parents, collaborated with other staff members and administration; handled discipline issues with students.
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Facilitated 3rd grade class to meet school wide AYP as per HSA test scores
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Gained personal vision for Laie Elementary of the parents, teachers, and administration
Restaurant Supervisor, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie, Hawaii 4/2014 - 6/2015
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Managed employee schedules, training, employee relations, and guest relations
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Coordinated with management relating to employees, guests and menus
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Provided positive guest experiences
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Southern Utah Representative, Suzuki Association of Utah 2017 - present
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Attend monthly board meetings
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Collaborate with Suzuki music teachers throughout the state to plan events, establish long-range plans, and grow the organization
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Director of the 2020 Celebration concert in Southern Utah held at Heritage Festival Hall, 9/26/2020
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Convention committee member and workshop presenter
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Assistant Director, Koolauloa Children’s Chorus, Laie, Hawaii 9/2007 - 6/2009
9/2013-7/2015
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Taught choral music to children ages four through eighteen
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Assisted Director with paperwork, scheduling, costuming and miscellaneous operating duties
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Assisted in tour operations, New York 2009, Italy 2015
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Music Director and Choreographer, Laie Elementary School PTCO, Laie, HI 9/2011 - 5/2013
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Peter Pani Popo 3/2010
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Voyage of the Dawn Treader 10/2010
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The Lost Tablet 10/2011
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The Wizard of Oz 10/2012
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Once Upon a Crime 10/2013
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BYU-Hawaii Theatre Department, Stage Performer/Wardrobe, Laie, HI
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The Forgotten Carols, choir; 11/2004
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The Front Page, Mrs. Grant; 11/2007
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He Said, She Said, Mrs. Packard; 4/2008
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Once In A Lifetime, Mrs. Walker; 6/2008
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The Princess Bride, costumes; 6/2009
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The Wizard of Oz, the Wizard’s secretary; 6/2010
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The Sound of Music, nun; 2/2012
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Mary Poppins, costumes; 2/2015
SKILLS
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Donor View nonprofit software
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Airtable Database platform
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Website development and maintenance (Wix)
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Cue Box event ticketing software
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Canva Graphics app
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Banner integrated information system
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Communication, written and oral
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Time management
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Self starter
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Grace under pressure
Full resume or references available upon request. Please visit the contact page.