Alex Young

Accessible Agile - Consulting & Workshops, New Hartford, CT | 7 years
Organizational Growth Facilitator & Team Performance Specialist

Developed workshops showing how Scrum and Agile principles apply to all teams, IT and non-IT. Leveraged experience as a professional musician, certified Scrum Master, and advanced studies in organizational psychology and MBA to make complex concepts relatable. Guided students, small business staff, and diverse teams in personal and strategic goal-setting.
• Leveraged personal journey from music performance and pedagogy with Agile methodology to illustrate universal problem-solving patterns: question, process, and conclusion
• Created accessible learning framework to demonstrate core Agile concepts including incremental progress, continuous improvement, and the importance of expert guidance
• Designed curriculum highlighting how Agile methodologies can be applied to diverse non-technical areas including academic studies, personal goal-setting, event planning, and interpersonal relationships
• Emphasized the practical application of Scrum Master principles and events, demonstrating how the Scrum Master role as a facilitator empowered stronger, faster team cohesion and workflow.
• Guided teams, working together to break down complex projects into manageable tasks, fostering cohesion and collaboration. Drew parallels with music ensembles, emphasizing active listening and valuing all voices to achieve excellence.

Grounded Cross-Fit, Baltimore, MD | Contract
Agile Scrum Master

Created and Delivered Seminars on Agile methodology philosophy, history and events.
• Designed and Implemented Experiential Workshops creating a transparent, “safe” and highly effective team environment
• Facilitated Teams in sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives, stakeholder meetings
• Identified and Protected Development Team from outside distractions, impediments or conflicts, and maintained focus on the product backlog and project timeline.
• Conducted Daily 15-minute Stand-Ups with the Project Owner in backlog management and continuous delivery of effective communication and fulfillment of expectations
• Educated and reinforced scrum methodology and agile framework to team members, project owners, and stakeholders.
• Directed and led the development team from project initiation through the delivery of the final product.

Project Manager / Scrum Master / Riverocks Chamber Players
Self-Employed Oboist & Teacher – Washington, DC Metro | ~15 years

Served as an individual contributor, featured soloist, and professional musician, mentoring, educating, and managing all project budgets and spending.
• Scaled and guided musical projects to achieve excellence, ensuring completion on time, within scope, and budget.
• Tracked and managed a large private teaching studio and multiple chamber ensembles.
• Coached ensembles and individuals in setting expectations, breaking down complex projects into timed iterations, reviewing performances, and using retrospection for continuous improvement.
• Mediated conflicts among diverse personalities and styles, fostering collaboration in studio and ensemble settings.

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