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Chris Todd

Deniliquin ,NSW

Summary

A skilled music professional with over 30 years of live performance experience, coupled with teaching expertise.
A passion for music of all genres with high level skills to accompany this passion.
Can teach most modern styles whilst having the foundations of sound music theory to teach older genres.
Friendly, personable, patient whilst taking great pleasure in sharing music with others.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Personal Care Assistant

Elderly parents
Deniliquin, New South Wales
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with daily household cleaning, laundry, and food preparation.
  • Handled laundry and housekeeping tasks for a clean living space.
  • Provided companionship to alleviate loneliness.
  • Assisted with gardening duties and general maintenance.

Rehabilitation and support worker

Wellways
Deniliquin, NSW
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
  • Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
  • Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
  • Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
  • Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.

Acoustic Guitarist/Vocalist

Various Hotels and Clubs
Brisbane/Deniliquin/Echuca, Queensland/NSW
01.2009 - 01.2020
  • Performed at numerous local venues, enhancing community engagement with live music.
  • Practised daily to master complex guitar techniques.
  • Demonstrated versatility by playing different genres of music.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on personal instruments for optimal performance quality.
  • Adapted quickly to new musical styles for diverse performances requirements.
  • Coordinated with sound engineers during recording sessions for ideal audio output.
  • Enhanced audience experience by interacting whilst performing on stage.
  • Maintained and improved skills through regular practice and performances.

Electric Guitarist/Vocalist

Various Bands
Brisbane, Queensland
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Regular practice sessions to learn new material, together with refining and improving starts, finishes, and anything in-between.
  • Playing the instrument to a high level, covering a wide variety of genres.
  • Required the ability to improvise, together with being able to handle a strict format.
  • Maintained instrument and equipment in optimal condition with regular care.
  • Selected musical pieces to match performance objectives and allocated parts to musicians and vocalists.
  • Played instrument and arranged vocal harmonies for group performances.

Storeman

CHH Food
Kingston, Queensland
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Ensured accurate stock control by conducting regular inventory checks.
  • Maintained a clean warehouse by adhering to strict cleanliness standards.
  • Provided excellent customer service for improved client satisfaction.
  • Reduced product damage with careful handling and storage techniques.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Organised stock in an efficient manner, enhancing ease of access.
  • Trained new staff members to increase overall team productivity.
  • Picked and packed orders, resulting in prompt dispatches.
  • Assisted in the annual stock take, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
  • Utilised space effectively within the warehouse to optimise storage capacity.
  • Helped coordinate incoming deliveries, sorting and distributing stock based on immediate requirements.

Guitar teacher

Northside Music School
Strathpine, Queensland
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Provided personalised instruction to cater to individual student's abilities and goals.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, adapting teaching strategies as needed.
  • Maintained communication with parents regarding their child's progress in lessons.
  • Tailored curriculum to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Monitored student progress regularly and addressed knowledge gaps.
  • Instructed students in reading sheet music to better understand music theory.

Education

Bachelor of Music (One year full-time) - Contemporary Music

Southern Cross University
Lismore
01.1997 - 01.1998

Certificate III Business Administration - Administration

TAFE
Deniliquin
01.2007 - 01.2008

Certificate III Individual Support - Personal Care

TAFE
Deniliquin
01.2019 - 01.2020

Skills

  • Concert performance
  • Musical improvisation
  • Music theory knowledge
  • Arranging musical pieces
  • Digital audio workstations operation
  • Transcribing by ear
  • Accompanying soloists
  • Repertoire selection
  • Rhythm training
  • High-level guitar skills
  • Student motivation
  • Aural skills and sight-reading

Affiliations

  • Walking the dog
  • Practicing singing
  • Practicing guitar

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Rehabilitation and support worker

Wellways
11.2022 - 07.2023

Personal Care Assistant

Elderly parents
01.2021 - Current

Certificate III Individual Support - Personal Care

TAFE
01.2019 - 01.2020

Storeman

CHH Food
01.2010 - 01.2012

Acoustic Guitarist/Vocalist

Various Hotels and Clubs
01.2009 - 01.2020

Electric Guitarist/Vocalist

Various Bands
01.2009 - 01.2016

Guitar teacher

Northside Music School
01.2009 - 01.2010

Certificate III Business Administration - Administration

TAFE
01.2007 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Music (One year full-time) - Contemporary Music

Southern Cross University
01.1997 - 01.1998

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