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Bernard Shapiro

Bernard Shapiro

Little River,Canterbury

Summary

Dynamic leader at Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, mentoring and enhancing audience engagement.

Spearheaded expeditions, boosting participant satisfaction through innovative educational tours and safety protocols. Expert in navigation and fostering team collaboration, significantly contributing to project success and client relationships.

Enthusiastic tour guide with passion for cultivating unforgettable travel experiences. Excellent historical knowledge of the South Island of NZ with advanced organizational and public speaking skills.

Skilled storyteller favoured by guests for talent to weave stories and history of sites and venues into entertaining monologue.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Principal French Horn

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
02.1988 - Current
  • Managed 4-8 personnel team dynamics and performance quality for 30 years
  • Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
  • Demonstrated aptitude interacting and entertaining neurally diverse and multi-cultural audiences.
  • Conveyed material in relatable, story-driven communication inclusive of clients' interests and values.
  • Increased client satisfaction by effectively executing end-product presentations focusing on precision and engagement.

Expedition Leader

Self-employed
01.2006 - 01.2022
  • Trained expedition support staff on project objectives, procedures, and risk assessments for maintaining safe and sustainable practices.
  • Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances or changes in itinerary while maintaining a positive attitude and morale within the group.
  • Coordinated with experts to provide specialized knowledge on specific locations or topics relevant to the expedition''s goals.
  • Offered physically and emotionally safe and supportive environment for education, cooperation and fun utilizing hands-on activities to foster individual growth.
  • Built encouraging relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Guided groups of up to 6 people on scheduled expeditions.
  • Ensured participant safety by conducting risk assessments and implementing safety protocols during excursions.
  • Cultivated an inclusive environment by fostering open communication and cultural sensitivity among group members.
  • Organized daily schedules and itineraries to maximize experiential learning opportunities for participants.
  • Facilitated personal growth among participants by encouraging self-reflection activities and journaling exercises during downtime periods.
  • Collaborated with local community charities and national news media to create meaningful service projects that benefited both the participants and the community.
  • Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
  • Furnished participants with unique experiences by developing and creating new expedition routes.
  • Assisted tour members with luggage, bags and maps while handling other helpful tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Performance - Classical Music

Wellington Conservatorium of Music
Wellington, NZ
12.1992

Skills

  • Group leadership
  • Local flora and fauna familiarity
  • Public speaking
  • Local history
  • Route Planning
  • Terrain navigation
  • Crisis management
  • Leave No Trace Principles
  • Campsite Selection
  • Team Building Exercises
  • Safety Procedures
  • Staff Management
  • Historical Research
  • Equipment Planning
  • Weather Assessments
  • Baggage assistance

Accomplishments

  • Achieved National Media coverage for primetime news by completing "The Return Home" 2019 WW1-themed multi-day expedition "Rainbow Road to Hanmer Springs with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Co-ordinated teams of 2-14 in the development and execution of multiple expeditions 2006-2022.
  • Supervised teams of up to 8 support staff members.
  • Documented and resolved inter-personnel conflicts resulting in successful team-based outcomes.
  • Successfully promoted national awareness of charitable support groups for Veterans' mental health concerns.

Hobbies

History

Conservation work [own native bush reserve "Belleau Wood"]

Music

Storytelling


Timeline

Expedition Leader

Self-employed
01.2006 - 01.2022

Associate Principal French Horn

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
02.1988 - Current

Bachelor of Music, Performance - Classical Music

Wellington Conservatorium of Music

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