AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Piano Tuner
SUMMARY: Profoundly talented and creative Piano Tuner with over eight years experience in tuning, repairing, and rebuilding pianos; adjusting the tuning pins that control the tension of the piano strings so they produce the correct pitches.
Summary of Qualifications
Strong knowledge of institutional settings.
Remarkable knowledge of Steinway and Sons manufacturing and service procedures.
Deep knowledge of and skill in tuning, voicing, repairing and action regulation of various piano models and brands.
Profound knowledge of basic computer software.
Exceptional skill in the use of piano technician tools such as tuning forks, electronic tuning devices and tuning hammers.
Great skill in both verbal and written communication.
In-depth skill in leading the activities of self and others.
Remarkable ability to fine tune aurally.
Professional Experience
Department of Music, Sundown College, Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Piano Tuner
Tune and voice instruments to achieve the highest level of musical performance.
Demonstrate discretion and judgment relative to the artistic needs of faculty, students, and visiting artists.
Provide support for instruments in connection with evening and weekend performances.
Tune pianos using tuning forks, hammers and electronic tuning devices.
Locate and correct defects in keyboard, pedals and action assembly.
Replace broken or missing wires.
Regulate and adjust piano actions accurately to specifications or alter scientifically to facilitate optimum performance.
Confer with faculty members, students and guest artists about individual tuning and special needs for the piano prior to concerts.
Perform emergency repairs and tuning during concerts and recitals as needed.
Maintain records on piano repairs and tuning.
Restore instruments, including analyzing, re-scaling, and redesigning piano components beyond normal factory specifications; rebuild instruments to include all aspects of sound board, wrestplank, bridge, and complete action mechanism replacement.
Maintain a database for inventory control and service schedules.
Present lectures to University classes on piano technology.
Move pianos to different locations as needed.
Xanny Music Inc., Minneapolis, MN 2000 - 2002
Piano Repairer and Tuner
Repaired or replaced defective, broken, or worn parts, using hand tools, power tools, glue, and nails.
Adjusted lips, reeds, and toe hole of organ pipes, using hand tools, to regulate airflow and loudness of sound.
Adjusted alignment, string spacing, and striking point of hammers of piano, using wrench, burner, shims, and bushings.
Removed irregularities from tuning pins, strings, and hammers of piano, using wood block and filing tool.
Compared pitch of instruments with specified pitch of tuning tool to tune instrument.
Disassembled and reassembled instruments and parts to tune and repair, using hand tools and power tools.
Adjusted felt hammers on piano to increase tonal mellowness or brilliance, using sanding paddle, lacquer, or needles.
Inspected and tested parts of pianos, pipe organs, accordions, and concertinas to determine defects, using hand tools, gauges, and electronic testing equipment.
Cleaned instruments, using vacuum cleaner.
Mixed and measured glue.
Made wood replacement parts, using woodworking machines and hand tools.
Assembled and installed new pipe organs and pianos in buildings.
Xanny Music Inc., Minneapolis, MN 1997 - 2000
Piano Repairer and Tuner Trainee (under supervision)
Adjusted (tuned) the piano's string tension to the correct pitches.
Adjusted the tonal character of pianos for evenness, power and quality (that is, voice or tone pianos).
Repaired or replaced broken, defective or aged piano parts such as hammers, flange pins, leather, felt, dampers, springs and strings.
Prepared (tuned, regulated and voiced) pianos for concerts, recording sessions or other important occasions.
Used woodworking skills to repair or replace piano parts, such as tuning planks, and to repair piano cabinets/cases.
Refinished or re-polished piano cabinets or cases.
Inspected, assessed and valued Xanny's pianos for purchase or insurance purposes.
Prepared pianos for sale; sold pianos and assisted with their delivery.