Thomas O. Parker	www.highviewmusic.com
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Note: The publication of this resume on this web site does not mean that I am looking for a job; this outline is for those interested in my professional background.

SUMMARY

Life-long musical performer with 21 years experience as a church music director. Published composer whose music has been widely performed throughout the country. Thirteen years computer and business experience as a database specialist in Call Center environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

High View Music, Inc. (Musical Activities and Consulting; began as sole proprietorship, incorporated 1999)

Founder and Owner

Built, and maintained a suite of Call Center reporting applications for SHPS, Inc., Raleigh, NC and Louisville, KY. (1998-2008)
Designed and maintained reporting applications for TT&W, Atlanta, GA. (2006-2008)
Founded the American Folk Choir Resource Center, Inc., a 501c3 educational organization, in 2000 to sponsor performances of folk music and a web site for information about the “Folk Choir” style.
Composer of liturgical music; compositions performed all over the country at Catholic and other churches; compositions performed for ceremonies presided over by Pope John Paul II on three different occasions.
Performer at weddings, funerals and other church services, music workshops and conventions and concerts.
Staff Organist, St. Mary’s Church, Alexandria, VA 2002 – Present (Accompanist for Choir; other Weekend, Holy Day and School Masses)
Principal Organist, St. Dominic’s Church, Washington, DC, 2005 – 2009 (One Sunday Service)
Director and Organist, Ensemble for Traditional Latin Masses at St. Mary’s Church

GTE Wireless Products and Services, Cary, NC (1995 – 1998)

Customer Service Associate

· Worked with a broad range of customer service issues including billing and account research. Specialist in call center reporting using Microsoft Access. Built a database of statistics and information for 11 Customer Support Centers. Standardized reporting procedures and designed monthly reports for circulation to management. Employee Excellence Award, 1997.

St. Mark’s Church, Vienna, VA (1979 – 1993)

Director of Music and Liturgy (Full Time)

· Directed one of the largest church music programs in the Washington area with traditional and contemporary ensembles, children’s and bell choirs.

· Coordinated the efforts of over 100 musicians and hundreds of other volunteers.

Holy Spirit Church, Annandale, VA (1976 – 1979)

Director of Music

Earlier Positions: St. John’s Church, Clinton, MD (1974 – 1976), Director of Music; Blessed Sacrament Church, Alexandria, VA (1972 – 1974, Director of Music; U.S. Army (1969 – 1971); Bandsman; Norfolk Catholic High School, Norfolk, VA (1968 – 1969) Teacher