Lucas Johnson
Omaha
Summary
Professional music leader with proven track record in orchestrating successful performances and managing diverse musical ensembles. Strong focus on group collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in teaching, arranging, and overseeing comprehensive music programs for all ages, ensuring alignment with the School of Rock vision and organizational goals. Renowned for fostering positive and productive environment, driving excellence through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail and Warehouse
Guitar Center Omaha
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with a green screen POS system
- Gained an understanding about the various products sold
- Maintained a working relationship with regular clientele
- Maintained sales floor merchandising
- Unloaded and stocked freight weekly as warehouse crew
- Picked and shipped online orders
- Learned about various operations tasks such as counting inventory and floor plans.
Music Director
School of Rock Omaha
03.2019 - Current
- Responsible for all music and education-related elements within the School. Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
- Roll out the music curriculum and oversee all product execution.
- Oversee the development of shows, this includes: Selecting and Promoting shows/concerts well in advance with the General Manager/Owner. Creating show assignments for students and overseeing casting decisions. Coordinating the set list. Training, guiding and assisting show directors so all rehearsals and performances meet high educational standards. Assisting in promoting the shows and driving ticket sales. Ensuring that show productions are well executed.
- Market the school by keeping excellent relations with parents and students and offering new student and/or parent prospects tours; engaging and selling them on the school.
- Manage the School, including working with the General Manager/Owner to open school punctually according to hours of business and staying later when necessary during show season and summer camp.
- Maintain all music equipment.
- Communicate regularly with parents on student progress and address any questions and issues about the music program.
- Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school.
- Adheres to the SOR Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.
Server, Bartender, Host
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2015 - 07.2020
- Maintained multiple tables at a time, often 3+ tickets
- Operated a POS system with high efficiency
- Maintained extensive knowledge of the menu, dietary restrictions and allergens
- Had a full understanding of the drink recipes as bartender
- Able to navigate a waitlist and get people seated in an orderly fashion
- Took time to understand and operate the dishwasher
- Learned how to make salads and appetizers
- Worked as a food runner and maintained a clean and tidy food window
- Took time to go the extra mile for special guests and occasions
Education
incomplete - Music performance
Iowa Western Community College
05-2016
High School Diploma -
Lewis Central High School
05-2013
Skills
- Balancing multiple tasks at once
- Maintaining an organized work space
- Well experienced dealing with customers in a timely and professional manner
- Can calculate numbers in many facets such as bookkeeping and client counts
- Well spoken and timely in communication
- Comfortable in leadership roles or guiding a group through demonstrations
- Positive attitude
- Quick problem solver
- Working well with others to collaborate on projects or goals
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 14 music instructors.
- Successfully lead the School of Rock House Band through the Summerfest process 3 years in a row.
- Wrote, recorded and produced 1 album and 1 EP of solo music.
- Receive many High school awards for music such as the John Philip Sousa award and Best Solo award during my senior show choir season.
- Helped the School of Rock grow from around 70 students to 170 and growing over the last 5 years.
- Created a positive culture within the school that ensures all students can feel accepted and welcome.
Timeline
Retail and Warehouse
Guitar Center Omaha
01.2022 - Current
Music Director
School of Rock Omaha
03.2019 - Current
Server, Bartender, Host
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2015 - 07.2020
incomplete - Music performance
Iowa Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Lewis Central High School