Brandon Gordon

I am a motivated individual with a proactive and persuasive approach to problem-solving. I excel in speaking in front of groups and am known for my loyalty to those close to me. I am adaptable to change and have a talent for selling products or services that people desire. Additionally, I am skilled in instructing others on how to handle various tasks. Looking forward, I am excited about the opportunity to travel with my family and create lasting memories with them. I am eager to establish a healthy work-life balance that allows me to fully engage in both personal and professional pursuits each day.

Best Version Media 

Publisher 

• Oversee the production and distribution of magazines within a designated territory 

• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses for advertising opportunities (both print and digital sales) 

• Work with a team of sales representatives to meet sales goals and targets for our area and region 

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of content in the magazines 

• Collaborate with the editorial team to create engaging and relevant content for readers (approximately 4,000+ highly-valued homeowners) 

Bryan City Schools 

Orchestra Teacher 

• Responsible for all string ensembles and its student musicians in grades five through twelve for the rural Bryan City school district 

• Responsible for establishing the Bryan Alternative Strings ensemble, a student-lead class ensemble that was comprised of vocalists, guitarists, drummers and string orchestra musicians in grades eight through twelve 

• Assisted in preparing students for OMEA Solo and Ensemble, Large Group Adjudicated Events 

• Assisted in preparing students for OMEA Regional and State Orchestra Auditions 

• Assisted in preparing students for OMEA District 1 Honors Orchestra Auditions 

• Assisted in preparing students for Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra auditions and repertoire throughout the performance season 

• Assisted in chair placement auditions and sectionals for the OMEA District 1 Junior High and Senior High School Honors Orchestras 

• Organized several annual fundraising projects and written grants to establish, gain and maintain a working budget 

• Maintained a large inventory of string instruments, percussion equipment and sound equipment for daily classroom use and/or live performances 

• Organized trips to Washington D.C. (2015), Orlando (2019) and New York City (2019) for the High School Orchestras 

• Directed the Pit Orchestra, a ensemble comprised of both student and adult musicians, for all of our spring musical productions 

• Worked with Orchestra Expressions book one, Essential Elements books one and two, Essential Technique and Fine-Tuning method books

Babb Middle School

Orchestra Teacher

• Responsible for the 6th, 7th and 8th grade orchestra programs and earning consistent superior ratings at Large Group Performance Evaluations 

• Assisted in preparing students for GMEA Performance Evaluations, Solo and Ensemble and All-State Orchestra auditions 

• Assisted in chair placement auditions and sectionals for the Clayton County Honor Orchestra 

• Assisted with the Forest Park High School Orchestra program 

• Developed several fundraising projects to establish a working budget 

• Worked with Orchestra Expressions book one, Essential Elements books one and two, Essential Technique and Fine-Tuning method books

Jonesboro High School

Orchestra Director

• Responsible for the 35 member Concert Orchestra (Level III/IV) and 22 member Chamber Orchestra (Level V/VI) 

• Assisted in preparing students for GMEA Performance Evaluations, Solo and Ensemble and All-State Orchestra auditions 

• Assisted in chair placement auditions and sectionals for the Clayton County Honor Orchestra 

• Participated in the annual Holiday Tours performance at the Governor’s Mansion (2008) 

• Assisted with the sixth-grade orchestras frequently at M.D. Roberts and Jonesboro Middle Schools • Advisor of the Tri-M Music Honor Society (MENC) 

• Developed several fundraising projects to establish a working budget

University of Georgia - Master's Degree, Music Education  2009

Bowling Green State University - Bachelor's Degree, Music Education  2006

Bryan High School - High School Diploma, General Education  2001