Hi, I’m Walter Martin, a Bachelor of Science student at Victoria University, majoring in environmental studies. I’ve spent years tutoring children in music (drumming), organising lessons, scheduling, and handling payments directly with parents. I began tutoring in Auckland and continued in Wellington, adapting teaching methods to online videos during lockdown. I value building long-lasting relationships with students and their families and I love watching them grow as musicians. When I’m not teaching, I work in retail at Animates, where I’ve learned about pets, customer service, stock management, cash handling, and training new staff. I’ve also held warehouse and office-management roles, which taught me how to stay organized, manage inventories, and communicate clearly. As a drummer, I’ve performed with Wellington artists as a professional session musician and am an original member of Dropper, a touring band with a debut record that has charted in New Zealand. I’m reliable, a quick learner, and passionate about animals and the environment.…

Walter Martin

Hi, I’m Walter Martin, a Bachelor of Science student at Victoria University, majoring in environmental studies. I’ve spent years tutoring children in music (drumming), organising lessons, scheduling, and handling payments directly with parents. I began tutoring in Auckland and continued in Wellington, adapting teaching methods to online videos during lockdown. I value building long-lasting relationships with students and their families and I love watching them grow as musicians. When I’m not teaching, I work in retail at Animates, where I’ve learned about pets, customer service, stock management, cash handling, and training new staff. I’ve also held warehouse and office-management roles, which taught me how to stay organized, manage inventories, and communicate clearly. As a drummer, I’ve performed with Wellington artists as a professional session musician and am an original member of Dropper, a touring band with a debut record that has charted in New Zealand. I’m reliable, a quick learner, and passionate about animals and the environment.…

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Hi, I’m Walter Martin, a Bachelor of Science student at Victoria University, majoring in environmental studies. I’ve spent years tutoring children in music (drumming), organising lessons, scheduling, and handling payments directly with parents. I began tutoring in Auckland and continued in Wellington, adapting teaching methods to online videos during lockdown. I value building long-lasting relationships with students and their families and I love watching them grow as musicians.

When I’m not teaching, I work in retail at Animates, where I’ve learned about pets, customer service, stock management, cash handling, and training new staff. I’ve also held warehouse and office-management roles, which taught me how to stay organized, manage inventories, and communicate clearly. As a drummer, I’ve performed with Wellington artists as a professional session musician and am an original member of Dropper, a touring band with a debut record that has charted in New Zealand. I’m reliable, a quick learner, and passionate about animals and the environment.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Newspaper Boy at Ponsonby News
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Unpacked, rolled, and counted newspapers; planned efficient routes to improve delivery times; ensured accurate handoffs to customers and maintained route organization.
Drum Tutor at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - February 29, 2024
Planned lessons, kept material current, and assessed student progress. Taught music theory, provided constructive feedback, and managed lesson payments and scheduling; developed online teaching materials during lockdown.
Sales Associate at Animates
March 1, 2022 - Present
Worked in a fast-paced retail environment, built product knowledge for pet welfare, assisted with training new staff, handled cash and sales reports, and engaged customers with accurate, friendly service.
Professional Session Drummer at Freelance / Artists
June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Signed drummer for various Wellington-based artists; performed in studio and live settings, delivering consistent high-quality performances as a paid musician.
Drummer – Dropper at Dropper
July 1, 2024 - Present
Original member of an touring band; contributed to sold-out 1000-cap venues and the debut record, balancing touring with academic commitments through strong planning.
Warehouse Operative at Augmento Limited
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Picked, packed, and prepared orders; assisted with stock rotation and inventory; helped with deliveries and maintaining an organized warehouse.
Music Tutor at The Rock Academy
February 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Delivered high-quality drums and piano lessons; managed lesson scheduling, invoicing, tax records, and income reporting; based in Wellington.
Newspaper Delivery at Ponsonby News
January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Unpacked, counted newspapers; organized routes to improve efficiency and save time; delivered newspapers to customers as assigned.
Drum Tutor at Independent Drum Tutor
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2024
Planned lessons, updated teaching materials, assessed student ability, taught music theory, provided constructive feedback, and managed payments. Built long-lasting relationships with families and adapted to online delivery during lockdown.
Session Drummer at Independent / Self-employed
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Signed drummer for Wellington-based artists; studio work and live gigs; delivered consistent high-quality performances; worked with multiple artists as a paid musician.
Drummer at Dropper
July 1, 2024 - Present
Original member of Dropper, a touring band signed to Particle Records and Big Pop Studios; recording under a distribution and publishing contract; performed at sold-out 1000-cap venues; debut record ranking in the Aotearoa charts.
Warehouse / Office Assistant at Augmento Limited
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Picked, packed, and prepared orders; assisted with stock rotation and inventory records; helped with deliveries and maintained an orderly work environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSci) at Victoria University of Wellington
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Bachelor of Science (BSci) in Environmental Studies at Victoria University
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other
    paper Session Musician

    I am a signed drummer to artists. This can be anything from studio work to live gigs.
    I have worked with many Wellington based artists as a drummer and this has provided me with
    responsibility as a paid musician to provide a consistent quality sound.

    paper American Muscle Drummer

    I am an original member of ‘American Muscle’

    American Muscle was formed in late 2023. the members of American muscle are combineing sounds of all of there side projects which are Dropper (NZ power pop), Feshh (NZ alternative noise), and Carthage (scremo). We are created over the years a really diverse, and tight set that always leaves the auidence in a good mood. We are all about not just playing good music, but giving the audience an actual preformance that is really fun to watch. we have 5 songs on spotify that depict are music pretty well. We have been gigging toagther around wellington for a while playing everywhere from Sanfran/Meow to outdoor DIY gigs. We are getting alot of hype in the underground scene, especially with the recent releases of three singles that have been well received. We have big plans later this year to release our debut album, and right now we are holding around 1.6k monthly listeners on streaming platforms

    paper Dropper 'Drummer'

    Original member of ‘Dropper’ a successful touring band signed to Particle records and Big Pop Studios and recording under a distribution and publishing contract. Have played sold out 1000 cap venues around New Zealand and have successfully put out a debut record ranking currently 9th in the Aotearoa charts. I’ll link a few things below so you can check us out.

    Drumming in dropper has required an extensive amount of planning and time management skills especially while uni is going on, the balance i learned through being committed to dropper has made me better at prioritising and managing commitments such as work and university. Scheduling, countless zoom calls and emails has made me a better ‘personal manager’ as I am now able to structure my life in a healthy and sustainable way while still making the most out of my time.