JoAnn Irvin

jkirvin@ksu.edu
819 Thurston St. Manhattan, KS
(316) 285-6975

Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS (2016-2021)
Bachelor of Music Education

Work Experience
Gordmans Sales Associate | December 2013-May 2017
Supervisor: Kourtney Farber
Avg. weekly hours: 15
Duties: Put clothes away, cashiering, cleaning up designated department

Tallgrass Tap House Hostess/Food Runner | May 2017-May 2019

Supervisor: Amanda Aslin
Avg. weekly hours: 20
Duties: Seating people, cleaning tables, taking food to tables, checking on patrons

Bramlage Coliseum/ KSU Athletics Maintenance Crew | November 2016-present

Supervisor: Michael Barton
Avg. weekly hours: 20
Duties: Painting. Event staff, Building Maintenance

Manhattan Municipal Band Band member | Summer 2017, 2018, 2019

Supervisor: Dr. Frank Tracz
Avg. weekly hours: 2
Duties: rehearse as a band, play for the community

Bluestem Bistro Barista May 2019 | Barista Manager June 2020-present

Supervisor: Kevin Pierce
Avg. weekly hours: 15
Duties: making coffee, ordering stock, manage and evaluate baristas, ensure customer satisfaction

Skills
Managerial Experience Customer Service Highly dependable
Leadership training & development Effective communicator Practical application skills
Quick problem solving skills Very Adaptable Passionate
Activities & Leadership
Student Teaching Experience (Spring 2021) TBD

Kansas State University Stem Camp (Summer 2018) Education Block I class hosted a STEM camp for middle
school kids around the area to give students in Block I a chance to hands on teach.
Thinking Through Games Teacher taught kids to play games with a good attitude, went over vocabulary
words for the day so students knew what to think about during the lesson, did critical thinking games to get
students to think harder about problem solving skills and collaboration. Encouraging Creativity.

Kansas State University Marching Band (2016-2020): 25-hour weekly schedule, expression of school spirit
through integrity, passion, dedication, and teamwork.
Student Staff (Fall 2019): set up field before rehearsals, assisted with administrative tasks, helped teach and
give feedback during individual sectionals, provide directors and band staff with additional assistance, assist
students in learning and refining drill, attend staff meetings, and work alongside the directors.

Kansas State Central States Marching Band Festival (2016-2020): at marching band festivals, clinicians watch
the performance of high schools and work alongside students to improve their technique, musicality, and overall
impression
Central States Woodwind Clinician (Oct. 2017): work with a diverse range of high school woodwind players,
assisting them in their style, articulation, technique, and notes as well as marching.
Score Tabulator (Oct. 2019) lead staff member managing and organizing score tabulation and distribution to
high school band directors.

Kansas State University Concert Band Clinic(2017-2020): weekend camp put on by students and staff within
the band department
Premier Ensemble Performance with the Boston Brass (February 2019): performed with an elite brass
quintet widely known around the country, playing difficult literature with fine musicians
Concert Band Clinician (February 2019): Assist in the instruction and management of all camp attendees;
organize and lead small ensembles; provide individual assistance to students; exhibit exceptional guidance and
musicianship.

High School Band Camp Staff (Summer ‘19): Week-long camp for students to learn marching techniques, have
music rehearsals, and learn the organization and structure of the marching band.
Turner High School Band Camp: assist the woodwind section with music, technique and articulation. Assist
students with learning drill and how to maneuver their instrument when they begin to march.
Eisenhower High School Band Camp lead large sectionals and assisting with woodwind sound and balance.
Assisting students with learning drill and body movement during marching band. Helping with the movement
of props during the run-throughs of the show.

Honors and Awards

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19 Marching Pride Scholarship, Kansas State University Marching Band Student Staff,
01 Wichita Jr. Golf Association Scholarship
20
16 Kansas State University Marching Pride Scholarship, Wichita Jr. Golf Association, Kansas State
Jazz Scholarship

References
Michael Barton Dr. Frank Tracz Dr. Tod Kerstetter Dr. Alex Wimmer
K-State Athletics Head of Facilities K-State Director of Bands K-State Clarinet Professor K-State Assistant Director of Bands
(785) 587-7725 ftracz@ksu.edu tkerstet@ksu.edu amwimmer@ksu.edu
(785) 532-3818 (785) 532-3818