Jonathan Staples
890 Hawesville Rd Reynolds Station, KY 42368  Phone: (270) 314-9615   E-Mail: jonathan.staples@topper.wku.edu
Objective
Attain suitable work.
Experience
Western Kentucky University – Sound Technician
June 2005 – August 2008
 Recorded over 100 recitals for WKU students, staff, and guest artists.
 Created CD’s of each performance for personal use and documentation.
High Brass Instructor
July: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
 Each summer worked with a couple different schools.
 Spent approximately 10 hours a day for 2 weeks instructing between 5 and 12 students.
 Responsibilities included: teaching basic through advanced techniques in the art of brass playing, ensuring students could play and
memorize the demanding music given to them in a proficient manner in the small allotted amount of time, help coordinate the
movements with drill.
U.S. Bank Home Mortgage – Loss Mitigation Specialist
Owensboro, Kentucky
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Worked with mortgagers to understand their individual needs and how the company could best meet those needs.
Organized and kept over one hundred case files.
Utilized word processing and database software.
Facilitates borrowers' assistance programs.
Restructures the financing for residential loans.
Reviews borrowers' information to determine eligibility for loss mitigation assistance.
Prepares documents needed for a workout option.
Acquires additional information and documentation from customers.
Submits case resolution methods to investor.
Processes payments received from incoming mail and other departments.
Verifies that all follow up work is completed on accounts and with customers.
Organizes and distributes files.
United States Marine Corp – Musician, Headquarters and Service Battalion,
Headquarters Company, Quantico Marine Corps Band (QMCB)
Quantico, Virginia
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June 2009 – June 2010
July 2010 – July 2014
Served in the Quantico Marine Corps Band as a trumpet player.
Performed Honors for more than 90 military funerals, and performed over 200 military and civilian ceremonies per year.
Performed with the Ceremonial Band, Brass Quintet, Concert Band, Field Band, Rock Band, and Party Band.
Served as a member in the Security Augment Force (base emergency security).
Managed the daily upkeep and operations of the music library
 Supervised and mentored 5 Marines.
 Supply music to over 10 ensembles for more than 300 performances per year.
 Document music performed for historical and informational purpose.
 Organize, maintain, and audit over 3000 pieces of music.
United States Army Reserve – Musician
August 2014 – Present
100th Army Band
Fort Knox, Kentucky
 Perform with Ceremonial band and Brass Quintet for an array of military and civilian ceremonies
Education
Ohio County High School
Diploma
August 2001 – May 2005
Bachelors in Music Education
August 2005 – May 2009
Ohio County, Kentucky
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Skills
Teamwork, Selfless Service, Ability to plan and prepare, Attention to detail, Self-discipline, Adaptability, Performance under pressure,
Values-based decision making, Oral communication skills, Time management, Ability to work autonomously, Delegation, Confront
people/difficult issues, Advised people/jobs, Deliver on-time, Explain tasks, Supervise, lead.
Jonathan Staples
890 Hawesville Rd.
Reynolds Station, KY 42368
270-314-9615
Jonathan.staples@topper.wku.edu
References
Aaron Goldin
Gunnery Sergeant - Drum Major
United States Marine Corps
409-926-7861
Relationship
Friend and Colleague
Chris Creed
Photographer
Jen and Chris Photography
615-545-4475
Relationship
Friend from Western Kentucky University
Shaun Schroader
Patrol Officer
Owensboro Police Department
270-256-0710
Relationship
Friend from Ohio County High School
Chad Alward
CWO2 - Executive Officer/ Assistant Principal
100 Army Reserve Band/ Daviess County High School
270-231-2772
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Relationship
Executive Officer and former band director at Ohio County High School
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