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Vincent Gardner

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven sales manager with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in the band and orchestra industry, encompassing roles as a performer, educator, and equipment supplier. Proven expertise as a crew leader across diverse environments, including retail, live stage performance, and educational instruction. Committed to fostering collaborative team dynamics that drive efficiency and maximize outcomes. Strong track record of achieving sales targets while enhancing customer satisfaction through tailored solutions.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Character Musician Lead

The Walt Disney Company
01.2009 - Current
  • High level performance of live stage performance with multiple showings per shift
  • Receive and communicate daily instructions from stage management
  • Interact in character with park guests
  • Performed in over 25,000 shows.

General Manager

California Drums
10.2022 - 03.2026
  • Supervised daily operations involving staffing processes and training alignment with company standards
  • Managed inventory systems streamlining supply chain operations for optimal resource distribution.
  • Instituted quality control protocols ensuring fulfillment and surpassing of customer expectations

Regional Sales Manager

Lone Star Percussion
06.2015 - 10.2022
  • Oversee daily operation for major musical instrument retailer in business for 42 years that employs 30+ specialists
  • Cultivate and sustain customer relationships with diverse performance groups and individual customers along west coast
  • Coordinate with multiple manufacturers and distributors throughout order process ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Led regional sales initiatives to drive revenue growth across multiple territories.

Rudimental Percussion Educator

Multiple
10.1996 - 06.2020
  • Extensive instruction for various competitive marching bands and drum corps
  • Composition and arrangement for battery percussion
  • Percussion staff with ensembles including Santa Clara Vanguard, Madison Scouts, Bluecoats, Riverside Community College as well as various competitive high school marching bands

Education

Associate degree - Music Education

University of Riverside
Riverside, Ca
01.1998

Riverside Community College
Riverside, Ca
01.1996

Diploma - undefined

Orange High School
Orange, Ca
01.1990

Skills

  • Computer savvy Requires light training on internal software
  • Works very well with crew in a quick paced positive manner
  • Very experienced working under pressure with deadlines Having to make quick informed judgment calls on the fly with positive results

Timeline

General Manager

California Drums
10.2022 - 03.2026

Regional Sales Manager

Lone Star Percussion
06.2015 - 10.2022

Character Musician Lead

The Walt Disney Company
01.2009 - Current

Rudimental Percussion Educator

Multiple
10.1996 - 06.2020

Diploma - undefined

Orange High School

Associate degree - Music Education

University of Riverside

Riverside Community College
Vincent Gardner