Jeremy E.

Trimmer
Smyrna, GA | 770.316.4335 | jet7252@gmail.com

EDUCATION___________________________________________________________________________________
University of West Georgia Carrolton, GA
EDS; Instructional Technology (2023)
University of Illinois Champaign - Urbana, IL
MME; Music Education (2008)
University of Georgia Athens, GA
BM; Music Education with Saxophone Performance Certificate (2001)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________________
Keller Williams Realty, Intown Atlanta & First Atlanta Brokerages Atlanta, GA
Realtor - Buyer & Listing Specialist June 2017 - Present
• Advised, educated, & successfully guided 150+ clients through the process of successfully buying/selling property.
• Developed negotiation and offer strategies & techniques to incorporate on behalf of clients, when working to secure a
sale of a property.
• Served on committee within brokerage to educate and train other Realtors with new technology strategies &
implementation - facilitated and led presentations and trainings.
• Utilized various these techniques and various promotional & marketing platforms to earn recognition as #1 Team
Agent (2021), #4 Team Agent (2020), #7 Team Agent (2022) in Brokerage based on overall sales volume.

Assistant Director of Bands Powder Springs, GA

Hillgrove High School, Cobb County School District June 2013 - June 2017
• Utilized various learning models to create and implement effective curriculum for the development of over 300
student musicians annually, utilizing a wide vocabulary of varied teaching techniques and strategies for all types of
student learners - using a range of approaches, through the use of varied materials, compositions, and technology.
• Cultivated a safe & encouraging classroom environment, while meeting high standards for our mission with
achievement and classroom behavior, leading to positive growth in the program’s enrollment and retention each year.
• Collaborated with other educators in the cluster, creating an overall 6-12 grade program approach that resulted in an
increase in the 8th grade students matriculating into the high school band and increasing overall enrollment.
• Developed and created numerous performing opportunities for all students throughout the school year, including the
marching band, five concert bands, jazz ensemble, chamber groups, winterguard, and solo & ensemble opportunities.
• Encouraged and guided students through individual audition opportunities, resulting in a record numbers of students
being selected for All-District /All-State / Honor Bands, Governor’s Honors, and earning collegiate scholarships.
• Supervised the proper management of the yearly program budget including fundraising, payment to salaried support
staff, trips, and the program’s extensive instrument & equipment inventory.
• Special program “honors” include “Featured Ensemble” at the Georgia Music Educators’ Association In-Service
Conference (2017), Music For All Southeastern Concert Band Invitational (two different ensembles in 2015),
“Featured Ensemble” at The University of Georgia “Janfest” (2014) - as well as a cultural exchange & enrichment
opportunity in China (2016) where 250 students performed numerous concerts in throughout Shanghai & Beijing.

Director of Bands Kennesaw, GA

Lost Mountain Middle School, Cobb County School District July 2004 - June 2013
• Utilized “backwards design” to create and implement effective curriculum for the development of over 400 student
musicians annually, utilizing a wide vocabulary of varied teaching techniques and strategies for all types of student
learners - using a range of approaches, through the use of varied materials, compositions, and technology.
• Successfully recruited over 150 beginners each school year, while maintaining a high retention percentage resulting
in the positive growth of the program’s enrollment to over 400 students each year.
• Special “honors” include: Recipient of GMEA “Exemplary Performance Award” (2010), The University of Georgia
Middle School Festival “Featured Ensemble” (2008), and consistent “superior” ratings at festivals/evaluations.
Instructor / Counselor Athens & Norcross, GA
University of Georgia Drum Major & Leadership Academy June 1997 - Current
Southeastern Drum Major Clinic June 2021 - Current
• Assist and collaborate in the design and execution of the curriculum, schedule, staff, recruitment, program goals,
philosophy, housing, supervision, transportation needs, dining plan, performance, and evaluation on a yearly basis
• Co-founded SDMC (2021) and created/led the marketing that resulted in an initial enrollment of over 100 students in
its first year

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES____________________________________________________________________
• Designed and led technology & strategy training for KW Realtors; Keller Williams Intown Atlanta (2020, 2021)
• Large Group Performance Evaluation Statewide Adjudicator; Georgia Music Educators Association (2011- current)
• Student Teaching Mentor/Supervisor; Lost Mountain Middle & Hillgrove High Schools (2010 - 2017)
• All State Band Committee Member & Chair (’14-’16); Georgia Music Educators’ Association (2011-2016)
• Organizer & Chair; GMEA District 12 Band Large Group Performance Evaluation (2009 - 2013)
• Contributing Presenter & Clinician; The Midwest International Band & Orchestra Convention (Chicago, 2012)
• Scheduler - connections classes for all 6-8 grade students; Lost Mountain Middle School (2009-2013)

• Guest Conductor & Clinician:

• Orange County All-Region Honor Band (West Point, NY -2015)
• Marywood University Middle School Band Clinic (Scranton, PA - 2014)
• Young Harris College Middle School Band Clinic (Young Harris, GA - 2013)
• Georgia Music Educators’ Association District 8 Honor Band (2012)
• Georgia Music Educators’ Association District 9 Honor Band (2012)
• The University of Georgia Middle School Band Festival (2011)
• Various middle & high school bands throughout Georgia (2006 - current)

• Recipient - “Citation of Excellence”; National Bandmasters’ Association (2008, 2014, 2015, 2017)
• Finalist, Teacher of the Year; Lost Mountain Middle School (2012)

REFERENCES__________________________________________________________________________________
• Dr. Chris Ferrell, Supervisor of Instrumental Music - Cobb County School District
770.426.3404 / email: christopher.ferrell@cobbk12.org

• Dr. Matt Koperniak, Coordinator of Performing Arts (Music) - Fulton County School District
706.338.4983 / email: koperniakm@fultonschools.org

• Mr. Patrick Erwin, Former Director of Bands - Hillgrove High School

404.216.5012 / email: patrick.erwin@cobbk12.org

• Dr. Josh Byrd, Director of Bands - University of West Georgia

706.424.7858 / email: jbyrd@westga.edu

• Dr. David Doke, Dept. Head (Fine Arts) & Director of Orchestras - Hillgrove High School
678.908.3323 / email: david.doke@cobbk12.org

• Mr. Jeff Harper, Assistant Director of Bands - Lassiter High School

678.494.7863 / email: jeff.harper@cobbk12.org

• Mrs. Suzanne Tingle, Former Director of Bands - Lost Mountain Middle School
404.784.0008 / email: suzanne.tingle@cherokeek12.net