Jay Wanamaker's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Jay Wanamaker was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1965. He received his bachelor's degree in music trade from Temple University in 1988 and his marketing degree from New York University in 2000. Wanamaker was first hired at Roland Corporation in August 2014 as Executive Vice President, Global Sales. Wanamaker is responsible for sales and marketing for the Roland Corporation brand, which includes guitars, professional audio, keyboards, and drums. Wanamaker also oversees operations for the Roland Americas brand, which includes Roland Corporation's 214-store chain. Wanamaker is also responsible for developing new product offerings for the monthly Buyer's Guides sent to 3M+ households and he also designs and builds products for the Roland Corporation's 1-STOP Catalog, which consists of all Roland Corporation brands, including Roland Corporation'sGretsch Drums, Gibraltar Hardware, LP Percussion and Toca Percussion. Wanamaker is also a senior vice president at Yamaha Corporation and a VP/GM at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Wanamaker has been with Yamaha for 15 years, beginning as an instructor and administrator in the company's musical education division. Wanamaker also taught composition and Mass Band Events at Thornton School of Music at USC from 1981 to 1984. Wanamaker was formerly with Roland Corporation from 1985 to 1994 and with Yamaha from 1985 to 2010.

🎓 Education

Jay Wanamaker is a jazz drummer, composer, conductor and teacher. Wanamaker was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1977. He began his musical studies at The University of Kansas in 1977. Wanamaker graduated with a Master of Music in Music Education in 1980. Wanamaker then studied at State University of New York College at Potsdam in 1973-1977. At State University of New York College at Potsdam, Wanamaker studied with Dr. Herbert J. Zucker. Wanamaker then went on to study at University of Southern California in 1991-1998. There, Wanamaker earned his Master of Management degree in Management. Wanamaker's educational goals are to "use music as a tool to encourage self-discovery and to contribute to the education of others." Wanamaker's professional goals include being a Composer, Conductor and Drummer with Jazz greats such as Charles Mingus, Joe Cocker, Miles Davis andldon Redick. Wanamaker's work readiness for these goals is to "always be learning and perfecting myself so that I am competent in my work." Wanamaker also wants to be "a role model for future musicians and educators."

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Jay Wanamaker has a wealth of Industrial and Management experience, having commanded a team of people in a variety of positions. He is able to communicate effectively, plan and manage sailormans, and convincingly sell products to customers. Wanamaker's interpersonal skills are key, as he is able to build and manage relationships with dealers and customers, as well as get his products into the hands of potential buyers. Wanamaker is also experienced in marketing and product development, having created the Roland 1-Stop Catalog and led the development of new products for the Sony PlayStation and Yamaha Band & Orchestral Division.