Multifaceted musician skilled in production, film scoring, performance, and various other sonic fields. I'm currently studying Saxophone Performance at NYU Steinhardt and honing my creative ability to adapt to any challenge. With a strong foundation in project management and production, I focus on organization and efficiency in all my work while maintaining a people-first attitude that promotes cooperation. Let's make something!…

J. Henry Ward

Multifaceted musician skilled in production, film scoring, performance, and various other sonic fields. I'm currently studying Saxophone Performance at NYU Steinhardt and honing my creative ability to adapt to any challenge. With a strong foundation in project management and production, I focus on organization and efficiency in all my work while maintaining a people-first attitude that promotes cooperation. Let's make something!…

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Multifaceted musician skilled in production, film scoring, performance, and various other sonic fields. I’m currently studying Saxophone Performance at NYU Steinhardt and honing my creative ability to adapt to any challenge. With a strong foundation in project management and production, I focus on organization and efficiency in all my work while maintaining a people-first attitude that promotes cooperation. Let’s make something!

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Skills

Experience Level

Beats
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Instrumental
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Music Video
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Master
Expert
Mix
Expert
MuseScore
Expert
Voiceover
Intermediate
Ableton Live
Intermediate
Audio
Intermediate
Podcast Production
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Aquatics Manager at City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation
May 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Ran day-to-day operations of an Olympic-sized pool facility servicing 300+ patrons daily; collaborated with maintenance and city leadership to address safety issues and renovate outdated equipment. Coordinated schedules for 50+ employees and created a new clerk system to streamline admissions. Prioritized wellbeing of patrons and staff, earning city recognition for improving the facility experience.
Lifeguard at NYU Athletics
February 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Monitored safety of up to 100 patrons and athletes during practices, events, and open swim. Earned Lifeguard Certification including proficiency in First Aid and CPR.
Head Guard / Lifeguard at Kirk Family YMCA
May 31, 2020 - November 4, 2025
Maintained life-saving skills, first aid, and safety procedures to ensure fast and efficient response to emergencies. Improved facility communication and scheduling for a team of 30 guards, ensuring staff could respond quickly and work smoothly together. Managed class and program schedules, organized bi-monthly team meetings which helped improve morale, scheduling and overall team retention.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Woodwind Studies at New York University
September 1, 2022 - May 14, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services
    paper Talk Yo' Shit


    Collaborated with director Ginelle Bamfo to create an original score for the short film “Talk Yo’ Shit”. Managed the arrangement of music elements to best fit with the film’s sound design.

    paper 9ft Girlfriend: The Musical


    Served as the principal saxophonist for the Off-Broadway debut of “9ft Girlfriend: The Musical”. Assisted in the composition of multiple songs with the director, pianist, and Boost Your Guys production team.