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<p><font face="times new roman, new york, times, serif">Dear <span word="MASTA" id="DWT147" class="ZM-SPELLCHECK-MISSPELLED">MASTA</span>,</font></p><p><font face="times new roman, new york, times, serif"><br></font></p><p><font face="times new roman, new york, times, serif">Below find another </font><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; ">employment opportunity in </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; ">Michigan for your consideration. Feel free to spread the word. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><br></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; ">Great to see and interact with many of you during last weekend's <span word="MMC" id="DWT148" class="ZM-SPELLCHECK-MISSPELLED">MMC</span>! What a powerful conference with a strong panorama of sessions to benefit both K-12 and studio teachers. Bravo to us.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><br></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; ">Best regards,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; ">Diane L. Winder</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; ">President, MASTA</span></p><p><br></p><p style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 12pt; "><span style="font-size: 16.000000pt; font-family: 'TimesNewRomanPS'; font-weight: 700">- - - - - -</span></p><p style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 12pt; "><span style="font-size: 16.000000pt; font-family: 'TimesNewRomanPS'; font-weight: 700">Stringed Instrument Technician
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<p style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 12pt; "><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT; ">Instrumental Distribution <span word="LLC" id="DWT149" class="ZM-SPELLCHECK-MISSPELLED">LLC</span> is seeking a highly motivated, organized
and detail-oriented individual to join our skilled team. The primary
responsibilities of this position are stringed instrument inspection,
preparation, and set-up. Additional duties include order fulfillment/
shipping, inventory management and tool and shop maintenance.
Depending on the applicant’s skill set, this position could also include
marketing, client service, and vendor management activities.
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<p><span style="font-size: 16.000000pt; font-family: 'TimesNewRomanPSMT'">The ideal candidate holds a technical certificate in instrument repair or a
Bachelor’s degree, and is comfortable working both independently and
as part of a team. Previous experience with stringed instrument set-up is
preferable but not required. This position requires some computer
experience.
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<p style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 12pt; "><span style="font-size: 16.000000pt; font-family: 'TimesNewRomanPSMT'"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT; font-size: 16pt; ">If you are interested in working with a talented team in a cheerful,
professional environment, please send a cover letter and one page
resume to Rick <span word="Dapprich" id="DWT150" class="ZM-SPELLCHECK-MISSPELLED">Dapprich</span> at <span word="fmd" id="DWT151" class="ZM-SPELLCHECK-MISSPELLED">fmd</span>@<span word="instrumentaldistribution" id="DWT152" class="ZM-SPELLCHECK-MISSPELLED">instrumentaldistribution</span>.com. </span><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT; font-size: 16pt; ">Instrumental Distribution <span word="LLC" id="DWT153" class="ZM-SPELLCHECK-MISSPELLED">LLC</span> is a wholesale distributor of quality
violin-family instruments for the educational market. Our mission is to
deliver superior quality instruments and unparalleled client service. Now
in our thirteenth year, we are proud to supply over 150 domestic and
international music retailers. Our staff is experienced in global business,
technology, <span word="lutherie" id="DWT154" class="ZM-SPELLCHECK-MISSPELLED">lutherie</span>, music education and performance. Instrumental
Distribution <span word="LLC" id="DWT155" class="ZM-SPELLCHECK-MISSPELLED">LLC</span> is located in southeast Michigan, with a workshop in
Livonia and business offices in Ann Arbor. </span></p></div></div>
</div><br><font face="times new roman, new york, times, serif" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 12pt; ">-- </font><br><div style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 12pt; "><span></span>Department Head, Department of Music & Dance<br>Professor of Cello<br>Eastern Michigan University<br>N-101 Alexander Music Building<br>Ypsilanti, MI 48197<br>734.487.4380 O <br>734.487.1421 Studio (354 Alexander)<br>734.487.6939 FAX<span></span><br></div></div></body></html>