Andrew Brandt

Current

Author of "The Job Seeker's Guide to Online Networking and Using LinkedIn" at Andy Brandt Self Publishing
Newsletter Columnist, Class Instructor and Database Administrator at Professional Services Group

Past

General Manager at Long Bay Symphony
Development Director at Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Principal Bassoonist at Shreveport Symphony

Adjunct Instructor of Bassoon at Northwestern State University
Instructor of Bassoon and Recorders at Centenary College of Louisiana
President and other positions at Regional Orchestra Players Association

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Education

Indiana University Bloomington
Cleveland Institute of Music
Baldwin-Wallace College

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Connections

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Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Websites

Andrew Brandt’s Summary

I help nonprofits achieve their mission by organizing their fund-raising. My specialties are annual fund drives (including mail campaigns), database management, social media communications and planningspecial event production, patron and customer service, project management, grant-writing, donor communications and technical writing. I have extensive experience working with volunteers and professionals. I also have writing, editing and publishing experience and, as a former bassoonist with several symphony orchestras, an in-depth knowledge of the arts and education.

I began using internet tools for organizational communication and collaboration even before the World Wide Web, including editing one of the first email newsletters for orchestra musicians, "Das Lied von der Modem." I've continued that research in examining current social media and Web 2.0 tools, and have authored "The Job Seeker's Guide to Online Networking and Using LinkedIn." See Ordering Instructions below under EXPERIENCE.

Formerly a professional bassoonist, I have experience in symphonic music, chamber music, musicals, opera, jazz, and choir singing.

Non-degree training includes various classes at Louisiana State University in Shreveport (grammar, computer programming, math, technical writing, and fund-raising), seminars at the Tennessee Governor’s Conference for the Arts, the Classical Music Seminar in Eisenstadt, Austria, and many fundraising and negotiation workshops and seminars.

As part of my current volunteer work, I'm working on a paper, "The Frugal Job Hunter's Guide to Software," to help those out of work find the software tools they need, online and off without spending a bundle.

Andrew Brandt’s Specialties:

Annual fund drives, special event production, social media communications, grant writing, database management, mail-merge, fund-raising letters, writing and editing newsletters, technical writing, desktop publishing, teaching, negotiation experience, Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Outlook, Photoshop, Raiser's Edge, collaborative computing, Internet 2.0 applications, OpenOffice.

Andrew Brandt’s Experience

Author of "The Job Seeker's Guide to Online Networking and Using LinkedIn"

Andy Brandt Self Publishing

(Internet industry)

February 2009 — Present (11 months)

A free book for Job Seeker's. Send email to me at andybrandt531@yahoo.com with "Guide Request LI" in the subject line. Introduce yourself in the body of the message. You will receive a PDF file of approximately 4 MB attached to the email response .

I have also begun a series (2 so far) of extended articles entitled, "The Frugal Job Hunter's Guide to Free and Cheap Software," written for the Professional Services Group in NJ, but also for anybody unemployed, in a nonprofit or educational institution, or just wants to save a buck. Let me know if you are interested in a copy.

People in the non-profit sector, fund-raisers, musicians, HR professionals, AFP members, international affairs professionals and other creative people are welcome to send an invitation to connect, but you don't need to do so for a copy of the book.
Newsletter Columnist, Class Instructor and Database Administrator

Professional Services Group

(Privately Held; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

November 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
General Manager

Long Bay Symphony

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Music industry)

2006 — 2007 (1 year )

The Long Bay Symphony is a part-time symphony orchestra located in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Development Director

Jackson Symphony Orchestra

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Music industry)

2004 — 2006 (2 years )

The Jackson Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit part-time ensemble in Jackson, TN, which produces concerts and has a substantial educational program in the community.
Principal Bassoonist

Shreveport Symphony

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

August 1979 — August 2004 (25 years 1 month)
Adjunct Instructor of Bassoon

Northwestern State University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

August 2002 — May 2004 (1 year 10 months)
Instructor of Bassoon and Recorders

Centenary College of Louisiana

(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)

September 1980 — April 2004 (23 years 8 months)
President and other positions

Regional Orchestra Players Association

(Music industry)

August 1985 — August 2000 (15 years 1 month)

Volunteer position in national labor-related organization affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians. Organized annual national conferences, including educational seminars. Led national executive board. Represented organization with other national and international groups.

Andrew Brandt’s Education

Indiana University Bloomington

Master of Music with distinction , 1975 — 1978
Cleveland Institute of Music

Applied Music - bassoon 1974 — 1975

Included classes at Case Western Reserve University.
Baldwin-Wallace College

B.M.E. , Music Ed , 1969 — 1973

Activities and Societies:

Was a bassoon major at the Conservatory of Music. Kappa Kappa Psi honorary band fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, many ensembles, Bach Festival, etc.