Jaz Sawyer

Oakland School for The Arts
Oakland, CA
Sep 2008 to Mar 2012
Percussion Director/Instructor
KIPP SF BAY Academy Charter Schools
San Francisco, CA
Aug 2008 to May 2010
Percussion Director
Sequoia Community Initiatives/Department of Homeless Services
Manhattan, NY
Feb 2007 to Apr 2008
Associate Ombudsman
Forestdale, Inc
Forest Hills, NY
May 2006 to Jan 2007
Specialist
Jamaica HomeBase Homeless Prevention Program, Catholic Charities/DHS
Jamaica, NY
Feb 2005 to May 2006
Case Manager
Maurice Montoya Music Agency
Manhattan, NY
Apr 2004 to Jan 2005
Office Manager

Big Brothers Big Sisters/Fordham University
Manhattan, NY
Aug 2006
Certificate
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NY
Jan 2005 to May 2006
Master of Public Administration
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
Sep 2002 to May 2003
Business Management
New School University
New York, NY
Sep 1996 to May 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz & Contemporary Division
S.F. Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA
Sep 1994 to May 1996
Certificate

SKILLS Well studied in Jazz/Classical/World Music, music history/theory, performance/teaching/productio... Expertise in public service program design, development, implementation and evaluation Proficient in general PC and MAC programs as well as Finale Music Software Excellent oral & written communication skills Strong ability to work independently and as a team player