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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Talented, outgoing, and faithful Church Worship Leader and Musician who believes music and the arts can enhance congregants' relationship with God. Brings diverse training in piano, organ, and voice. Has a personal relationship with Christ and currently finishing a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Music from Norfolk State University.
Qualifications
  • Music theory knowledge
  • Proficient on the piano, keyboard, and Hammond organ
  • Ability to play by ear and read music
  • Specialty in church music
  • Expressive
  • Promotes spiritual and musical growth
  • Strong attention to detail
Experience
Minister of Music, 03/2014 to 04/2016
Hyatt Hotels Corp.NY, State,
  • Planned worship services each week consisting of traditional, blended, and contemporary formats.
  • Worked closely with the pastor to ensure the weekly music selection flowed with the message's theme.
  • Led congregants in worship during worship services.
  • Supervised music staff; including band, worship leader, and volunteers and collaborated with worship leader in selection of monthly music.
  • Rehearsed and directed choirs weekly.
  • Coordinated music for special events (Christmas Concert, Easter, Thanksgiving, Pentecost, etc.)
  • Established a Worship and Arts ministry manual.
  • Created ministry drop box giving choir, band, and media team home and mobile access to song files, lyrics, attire, and upcoming engagements.
Minister of Music, 2011 to 02/2014
Hyatt Hotels Corp.Orange County, CA,
  • Selected music to achieve a balance of musical styles for worship services.
  • Established a choir to minister during worship services.
  • Rehearsed, trained, and strengthened choir vocals during weekly rehearsals. 
  • Led worship on a weekly basis.
  • Trained staff to use PowerPoint technology to enhance the worship experience.
Lead Musician/Youth Band Director, 05/2008 to 11/2010
Hyatt Hotels Corp.Portland, ME,
  • Served as lead musician on keyboard and organ for all services and special events.
  • Rehearsed with main band weekly and help developed their musicianship.
  • Selected music, developed and trained 50 voice youth and young adult choir.
  • Led and directed young adult band for weekly youth services.
  • Collaborated with the Pastor of Worship in planning music.
Minister of Music, 07/2006 to 05/2008
Abyssinia Baptist ChurchCity, STATE,
  • Planned music for worship services each week.
  • Coordinated music for special events (Christmas, Easter, Vacation Bible School, College Sunday, etc.)
  • Directed and grew young adult choir from 15 to over 30 people.
  • Worked closely with the pastor to ensure weekly music related to the weekly message. 
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Music, Expected in 2017
Norfolk State University - Norfolk, VA
GPA:
  • Coursework in Music Theory
  • Emphasis in Media
  • Piano major/Voice minor

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