Minister Of Music Resume Example Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit

MINISTER OF MUSIC

Summary

Dedicated performance leader adept at choosing and arranging music for regular use, as well as holiday programs and special event selections. Well-versed in helping performers improve sound and skills through hands-on mentoring.

Proven success in optimizing group and individual performances by collaborating closely with vocalists and musicians. Capable of leading a band and performers with performances and skilled in playing piano, organ, and drums.

Proficient Music Director with excellent interpersonal, leadership and planning abilities developed over 30 + years in the field. Seeking to apply successful history to a challenging position with a growing organization. Strong attention to detail with a superior work ethic.

Hardworking Feeder with exceptional track record of reliable attendance and high-quality work. Strong collaboration skills to thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

Detail-oriented in entering accurate data. Read and quickly understand information found in source documents to complete efficient work.

Experience

01/2000 - CurrentMinister of MusicCathedral Of The Holy Spirit | Bridgeport, CT

Oversee children's choir and adult choir by selecting age-appropriate pieces and songs.
Update and maintain data base of new music, lyrics, special events and artist, musicians, and choir members.
Receive mail and separate and disperse to the different ministry departments at the church.
Interviewed and hired musicians or vocalists for special events.
Recruited church members to boost participation in music programs.
Selected soloists from church choir to perform solo parts during choral performances.
Planned and directed special musical entertainment program.
Coordinated substitute Minister of Music to fulfill role when unavailable for consistent services.
Played instruments such as piano and Hammond organ during worship services and special events, including weddings and funerals.
Determined worship service music selections to match sermon tone, biblical stories and readings.
Met with church Pastor and music committee monthly to discuss music program budget and needs and planned musical events.
Collaborated with other clergy members and staff to plan overall direction based on sermon series and seasonal themes.
Organized and led weekly rehearsals for church choir.
Instructed performers on the history, fundamentals and appreciation of different styles of music.
Played the piano and organ to accompany praise teams.
Chose and prepared pieces for holidays and special event performances.
Rehearse and instruct musicians weekly on new music and music for worship services and special events

08/2000 - 09/2008Operating Room AssistantYale New Haven Hospital | New Haven, CT

Insured the proper handling of specimens and the transportation of patients.
Took specimens to the laboratory for analysis.
Ensured all operating room equipment, instruments and medicine were available to doctors and nurses prior to surgery.
Checked wheelchair and stretcher functionality prior to patient pick up.
Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Moved patients in and out of vehicles and lifted on and off beds.
Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
Maintained all schedules by delivering patients safely and on time to procedure rooms.
Picked up requested orders to move equipment and supplies to assigned treatment areas.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
Cleaned, disinfected, and prepared rooms for incoming patients.

02/1997 - 08/2000Article EditorConnecticut Law Tribune | Hartford , CT

Read through and made corrections to articles sent to me for review for law news paper.

Kept record of weekly articles summited for the law news paper.

Kept record of articles summitted by different lawyers and what paper edition they were summited in.

Entered data into computer system.

06/1990 - 12/1996Mailroom ClerkAetna Life Insurance | Stratford, CT

Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
Obtained signatures from recipients to release registered and special delivery parcels.
Placed mail into appropriate PO boxes.
Delivered mail to residents and business within assigned area.
Weighed parcels, calculating costs based on type, total weight, and final destination.
Loaded letters into automated processing equipment and maintained continuous flow when feeding letters to be sorted.
Maintained record of incoming mail.
Ordered mailroom supplies.
Entered data into computer system.

Education and Training

06/1990High School Diploma
Kolbe Cathedral High School | Bridgeport, CT

Some College (No Degree): Music Education
Housatonic Community College | Bridgeport, CT

Some College (No Degree): Music History, Literature, And Theory
Nyack College | Nyack, NY

Accomplishments

Performed alongside well-known musicians and singers in the music world and travel extensively around the world performing.
Have played and helped produce 3 albums and in the process of producing a album for a church choir now.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit
Yale New Haven Hospital
Connecticut Law Tribune
Aetna Life Insurance

School Attended

Kolbe Cathedral High School
Housatonic Community College
Nyack College

Job Titles Held:

Minister of Music
Operating Room Assistant
Article Editor
Mailroom Clerk

Degrees

06/1990 High School Diploma
Some College (No Degree) : Music Education
Some College (No Degree) : Music History, Literature, And Theory

Minister of Music Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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