Jarrett Ardente
Mesa
Summary
Dedicated to connecting people through shared experiences. Wishing to use my expertise as a musician, educator, leader, producer and composer to help push the industry forward and create an environment that can inspire the next generation of creatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Educator
Mesa Public Schools, Gilbert Public Schools, and Freelance
05.2019 - Current
- I have worked with various schools to provide music education to students ranging from 4th grade to 12th grade
- I have also taught private lessons on saxophone, piano and percussion
- I have given guest lectures at Arizona State University
Shift Lead/Baker
Crumbl
12.2021 - Current
- As a shift lead at a popular bakery I have had to work in a fast-paced environment where quick decision making matters
- I also have to plan out tasks and orders far in advance to make the work flow smoothly
Senior Produce Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Experience working in a customer service environment that required physical labor
- This job also involved monitoring orders for accuracy and creating advertisement displays to attract customers
Arizona House Bill representative/Relay for Life Team Manager
American Cancer Society
02.2017 - 08.2019
- The volunteer work I've done for the American Cancer Society includes being an Arizona district representative for multiple house bills and managing different teams for charity events
- This work taught me how to organize events and manage large teams efficiently and effectively to raise awareness and funds for cancer research
Music Producer
Freelance
02.2022 - Current
- My work as a music producer has primarily been with indie local artists and groups in the Phoenix area
- This work has given me skills on multiple different DAWs, understanding of music recording in a studio, connections to local artists and experience with music distribution
- I have also given guest lectures at Arizona State University about music production
Talent Manager
Freelance
02.2021 - Current
- As a freelance talent manager I have worked with numerous musical artists and groups over the Phoenix valley
- That work includes working with local venues to book shows, arranging photographers for promotional material and creating merchandise
Musician
Freelance
12.2016 - Current
- Working as a professional musician in the Phoenix valley has given me valuable connections to other talented musicians and venues
- I mainly play the saxophone, percussion and keys in the setting of jazz, classical, rock, Latin and sometimes EDM
- I have recorded at professional studios (like Tempest Recording in Tempe), and released music on all platforms with various groups
Education
Bachelors - Music Learning & Teaching
Arizona State University
Tempe, Az12-2025
Skills
- Studio Recording
- Instrumentalist
- Digital Audio Workstations
- Audio/Music Manager
- Audio mixing
- Customer Service
- Studio management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office tools
- Google workspaces
- Music Production
- Problem Solving
- Music Composition Software
- Social media promotion
Certification
- Arizona Food Handler's Card
- Forklift/Heavy Machinery Certified
- Arizona IVP Clearance Card
Timeline
Music Producer
Freelance
02.2022 - Current
Shift Lead/Baker
Crumbl
12.2021 - Current
Talent Manager
Freelance
02.2021 - Current
Music Educator
Mesa Public Schools, Gilbert Public Schools, and Freelance
05.2019 - Current
Senior Produce Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market
11.2018 - 07.2021
Arizona House Bill representative/Relay for Life Team Manager
American Cancer Society
02.2017 - 08.2019
Musician
Freelance
12.2016 - Current
- Arizona Food Handler's Card
- Forklift/Heavy Machinery Certified
- Arizona IVP Clearance Card
Bachelors - Music Learning & Teaching
Arizona State University
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