I've had such a wide variety of jobs that some think I am "The Great Impostor." But really, I have had these jobs and enjoyed various aspects of all of them. Bay Area Wedding DJ, Private Dance Lessons, Singles Parties, Sacramento New Years Eve Parties, Bay Area New Years Eve Party Organizer -- those are some of Phil's roles.
Music Educator -- Vocal music teacher for public schools. Favorite job in this field: music director for Unity Church, Redwood City.
Musician. Favorite gigs: Keyboardist for Unity Church. playing piano for weddings.
Instructional Technologist -- University of California Media Center, University of California Extension. Favorite job in this field: Creating university level independent study courses. Most unfavored job: creating self-study guides for the military on how to operate infantry fighting vehicles.
Author -- Author of Choosing Success with Dorothy Jongeward. Published by John Wiley and Sons. What Makes Music Work, John Wiley and Sons.
Software Engineer -- favorite company in this field: CSAA (California State Auto. Association) Favorite computer language; Winbatch. Most unfavored company: EDS. Stupid rules like: no beards for men, ladies must wear skirts, don't drink the company provided coffee until after 9am.
Dance Teacher -- studied formally with Diane Jarmolow of the Dance Teachers College, San Francisco, CA. Favorite teaching job: teaching private lessons in Argentine tango.
Event Organizer -- favorite event: Golden Gate Yacht Club Parties.
Hobbies. Don't really have any. I just integrate my favorite activities into my work life. I do enjoy photography, creating short videos, composing music, designing graphics, dancing, teaching dance, and making websites.