Chris Balintona
Parañaque City
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented professional with a strong foundation in education and a growing interest in studio management. With 15+ years of professional work experience, I excel in creating inclusive learning environments, leading teams, and driving operational efficiency. My strong communication and interpersonal skills enable me to build rapport with diverse stakeholders, while my adaptability and problem-solving abilities allow me to thrive in dynamic settings. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my expertise in curriculum development, project management, and team leadership to contribute significantly to organizational goals. Passionate about managing, coordinating, designing, and organizing different aspects of roles at hand, I am eager to apply my skills and knowledge to a new professional challenge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Studio Manager
F45 Training BF Homes Parañaque
Parañaque City, Metro Manila
05.2024 - Current
- Established a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among staff members to improve productivity and creativity.
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Supervised studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
- Verified that organization maintained open-door policy so employees could openly discuss ideas and make suggestions.
- Managed budgets and financial reports, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
- Strengthened relationships with external partners such as vendors or suppliers, promoting collaboration opportunities that ultimately benefited both parties involved.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Expanded the studio''s client base by proactively seeking out new business opportunities through networking events or industry conferences.
- Oversaw the design and execution of marketing materials for the studio, increasing brand visibility and attracting new clients.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase studio visibility and reach more clients.
- Maintained studio equipment, including cameras, microphones and computers, to limit schedule disruptions.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality work across all projects.
- Improved client retention rates by providing exceptional after-sales support and follow-up.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for studio bookings, maximizing studio utilization.
- Secured high-profile clients by creating compelling marketing and promotional materials.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Freelance Piano Teacher/Instructor
Tempo Primo Academy of Music
BF Homes, Parañaque City
10.2022 - Current
- Teaching individual piano lessons to students from early teens to adult
- Designs and implements piano lesson plans curriculum for one-on-one instruction
- Creates and adapts lessons according to students’ piano skill level and progress
- Utilizes innovative and eclectic piano teaching methodologies for piano to spark students’ learning, creativity and musicality
- Encourage students to perform and participate in recitals to feature their skill and help them build confidence in piano performance
Arts & Design Faculty | Senior High School
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School-Vermosa Campus
Imus, Cavite
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Composer and arranger of an original musical entitled “Jubilee Isle,” a production of the Arts & Design Track
- Facilitated as a project manager of the research exhibition and production for an Arts-based research capstone
- Research teacher in the Arts & Design specialized track utilizing the Arts-based research methodology
- Performing arts advisor and teacher in several courses for the track
- Music specialist providing elective classes to related tracks/strands in the senior high level
- Creates and adapts lessons according to student’s academic needs in both individual and group activities
- Creates innovative teaching methodologies, and interacts and organizes group discussions
- Works closely with colleagues and other school staff in both curricular and extra-curricular activities of the department
Music Teacher | Junior High School
Don Bosco Technical College Mandaluyong
Mandaluyong City
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed and implemented music lesson plans for a classroom of 30 students across all levels in the Junior High School department with engaging and interactive presentations delivered through online classes
- Creates and adapts lessons according to student’s academic needs in both individual and group activities
- Creates innovative teaching methodologies, and interacts and organizes group discussions
- Works closely with colleagues and other school staff in both curricular and extra-curricular activities of the department
Music Teacher | Junior High School
San Beda College Alabang
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
06.2015 - 07.2021
- Designed and implemented music lesson plans for a classroom of 40 students in the Junior High School with engaging and interactive presentations
- Created and adapted lessons according to students’ academic needs in both individual and group activities
- Created innovative teaching methodologies, interacted and organized group discussions
- Integrated ensemble classes in the general music classes to showcase students’ learning and to spark interest in music independence, collaboration and creativity
- Taught an introductory course on music theory for senior high school students belonging in the advanced music program of the school
- Introduced and facilitated a Music Technology course using an educational software to spark students’ interest in music composition and production
- Facilitated Music class through hybrid or blended learning using educational technology applications and software that fostered students’ academic engagement and learning
- Mentored 2 probationary teachers of the subject area in classroom management, curriculum and lesson development
- Became a resource speaker in assisting the Integrated Basic Education faculty in the online modality education shift of the institution
- Fostered a post as a Class Adviser for 2 years with a classroom of 40 students and established rapport with students, assisting and mentoring in school life
- Collaborated with parents, guardians, administrators and counselors to assist students’ academic, behavioral and social needs
- Worked closely with colleagues and other school staff in both curricular and extra-curricular activities of the department
Assistant Conductor and Member
Japanese-Manila Glee Club
Legazpi Village, Makati City
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Established rapport with different Japanese professionals working in the Philippines
- Taught choir singing and devised singing techniques for the Japanese male ensemble choir setup
- Created repertoire of songs for the male ensemble to be sung for yearly events of the group
- Sung also as a choir member and performed in several Japanese cultural events such as the Japanese Memorial Day, Bunkasai (Cultural festival) and other events by the group
- Performed with the group in the 14th Asia Japanese Male Choir Festival held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as a member and accompanist
Freelance Piano Teacher/Instructor
Jasner Music Studio
Greenheights Village, Parañaque City
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Taught individual piano lessons to students from early teens to adult
- Designed and implemented piano lesson plans curriculum for one-on-one instruction
- Created and adapted lessons according to students’ piano skill level and progress
- Utilized innovative and eclectic piano teaching methodologies for piano to spark students’ learning, creativity and musicality
- Encouraged students to perform and participate in recitals to feature their skill and help them build confidence in piano performance
Home Service Freelance Piano Teacher/Instructor
South Metro Manila Area
04.2008 - 06.2017
- Taught individual piano lessons to students from early teens to adult
- Designed and implemented piano lesson plans curriculum for one-on-one instruction
- Created and adapted lessons according to students’ piano skill level and progress
- Utilized innovative and eclectic piano teaching methodologies for piano to spark students’ learning, creativity and musicality
- Encouraged students to perform and participate in recitals to feature their skill and help them build confidence in piano performance
Music & Art Teacher | Junior High School
St. Andrew’s School
La Huerta, Parañaque City
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Designed and implemented music and art lesson plans for a classroom of 35 students across two grade levels in the Junior High School department
- Hosted original graduation song competitions for the Grade 10 level to challenge students to utilize their skills in music composition and production
- Hosted an Asian art exhibit production to showcase the different Junior High Schools
- Fostered a post as an Assistant Class Adviser for 1 year in a classroom of 35 students and established rapport with students in their everyday school life
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education with Piano Principal
St. Scholastica’s College Manila
Malate, Manila10.2013
Skills
- Music Analysis
- Creativity & Design
- Music Theory & Forms
- Time Management
- Organization
- Self-motivated
- Music Education
- Email Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-making
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Client rapport
- Budget Administration
- Creative Direction
- Project Scheduling
- Project Management
- Operations Monitoring
- Scheduling Coordination
- Client experience management
- Marketing and promotion
- Studio promotion
- Studio design leadership
- Computer Skills
- Brand Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management
- Training and Development
- Customer Service
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Relations
Certification
- Apple Teacher, 07/22, Apple Education Community | Apple Inc., California, USA, education.apple.com
- Google Certified Educator Level 1, 06/21-06/24, Google for Education, California, USA, edu.google.com
- Professional Secondary Teacher License, 01/14, Professional Regulations Commission, Sampaloc, Manila
- Member, 10/13, Philippine Society for Music Education, UP College of Music, Diliman, Quezon City
Trainingandseminarsattended
- Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals Training Program, 05/24 – 05/28, Kaagapay Teacher Support | Google Educators Group Philippines
- The New Normal: Webinar on Flexible Online Teaching and Learning for Basic & Higher Education, 06/19 – 06/20, Network Learning PH, Inc. | De La Salle University, Taft Ave., Manila, Philippines
- The Private Teacher’s New Normal: Tools and Tips to Help You Teach Online, 06/14, Piano Teacher’s Guild of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. | Manila, Philippines
- Teaching Skill-Based Subjects in Online Learning Platforms, 06/12, Vibal Group | Quezon City, Philippines
Professionalreferences
- Assoc. Prof. Dolores T. Andres, MA, President, Philippine Society for Music Education | Music Education Coordinator, UST Conservatory of Music | Professor, University of Santo Tomas, dtandres@ust.edu.ph, +63917 899 4672
- Asst. Prof. Fidel G. Calalang Jr., MA, Conductor, University of Santo Tomas Singers (USTS) | Faculty, Choral Conducting & Music Education Department, UST Conservatory of Music | Professor, UST Conservatory of Music, dtandres@ust.edu.ph, +63917 858 2383
- Ms. Arvin D. Tumambing, Professional Mentor & Music Teacher, Middle Grade School Department, San Beda College Alabang, adtumambing@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph, +63925 825 1464
Otherskillsandadditionalinformation
- Can work in various software platforms: Microsoft Office, Google for Workspace and Apple Operating Systems (MacOS/iOS)
- Basic graphic design and print design skills using Adobe Creative Cloud software and Canva for Education
- Utilizes educational applications: Padlet, FlipGrid, Canva, etc. for student instruction
Timeline
Studio Manager
F45 Training BF Homes Parañaque
05.2024 - Current
Freelance Piano Teacher/Instructor
Tempo Primo Academy of Music
10.2022 - Current
Arts & Design Faculty | Senior High School
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School-Vermosa Campus
06.2022 - 04.2024
Music Teacher | Junior High School
Don Bosco Technical College Mandaluyong
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Conductor and Member
Japanese-Manila Glee Club
09.2018 - 04.2020
Music Teacher | Junior High School
San Beda College Alabang
06.2015 - 07.2021
Freelance Piano Teacher/Instructor
Jasner Music Studio
04.2015 - 06.2017
Music & Art Teacher | Junior High School
St. Andrew’s School
10.2013 - 05.2015
Home Service Freelance Piano Teacher/Instructor
04.2008 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Music - Music Education with Piano Principal
St. Scholastica’s College Manila