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PROCESSIONAL VOCALIST IN GOSPEL CHOIRS AND BLUES
Professional Summary

Demonstrated skills in improving the quality of performance from both musicians and vocalists. Knowledgeable Music Director with 14+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Vocalist. Looking for a new role with long-term potential. Professional Singer with over 30 years of successful experience in Teaching and Training. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Music industry. Strengths in Vocal and Teaching backed by training in Evangelsim.

Skills
  • Studio recording experience
  • Sound engineering
  • Mentoring artists
  • Live sessions
  • Team management
  • Supervision
  • Relationship development
  • Project organization
Work History
Processional Vocalist in Gospel Choirs and Blues 09/1982 to 09/2020
Self Employed – Milwaukee, WI
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Accompanied morning worship services on [Instrument] as part of worship team.
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of all skill levels.
  • Worked with [Type] customers to understand needs and provide [Type] service.
  • Developed team communications and information for [Type] meetings.
  • Transported [Product or Service] to customer locations [Timeframe].
Professional Singer/Skit Writer Acting05/1996 to 06/2007
Self Employed – Atlanta, GA
  • Sang and danced as part of creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
  • Toured independently and with [Number] bands to promote music.
  • Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
  • Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
  • Led [Type] team in delivery of [Type] project, resulting in [Result].
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Developed team communications and information for [Type] meetings.
  • Saved $[Amount] by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Actor/Professional Singer09/1980 to 05/1986
Self Employed – Oak Creek, WI
  • Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
  • Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Generated singing exercises to develop voice, including [Type] and [Type] exercises.
  • Selected music carefully to achieve balance of musical styles such as [Type] and [Type] musical styles.
  • Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
  • Sang and danced as part of creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
  • Transported [Product or Service] to customer locations [Timeframe].
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
  • Developed team communications and information for [Type] meetings.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Associate of Arts: Acting06/1986Oak Creek Junior High School Acting Classes- Oak Creek Junior High School
High School Diploma06/1986Washington Park High School- Racine, Wisconsin
  • Graduated with 4.0 GPA
  • Professional development completed in Swing Choir
  • Awarded Top Vocalist
Licensed Dramatic Story Teller: Teacher Trainer08/1986Child Evangelism Fellowship- Amherst Wisconsin
  • Coursework in Evangelism, Service and Dramatic story telling
  • Graduated cum laude
  • Dissertation: Teaching People With Drama
  • Awarded Dramatic story Teller Teacher Of the State of WISCONSIN in !986
  • Professional development completed in [Apologetics]
  • Continuing education in [Evangelism]
Hiking/Camping/Tutoring Mentally Challenged Adults and Children

I love the outdoors. Camping in the elements of God's Creation. Enjoy People all kinds of personalities. training and Coaching others to live for God and enjoy their own strengths in their lives as well as except all of themselves as Fearfully Created by the Creater.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Self Employed

School Attended

  • Oak Creek Junior High School Acting Classes
  • Washington Park High School
  • Child Evangelism Fellowship

Job Titles Held:

  • Processional Vocalist in Gospel Choirs and Blues
  • Professional Singer/Skit Writer Acting
  • Actor/Professional Singer

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts : Acting 06/1986
    High School Diploma 06/1986
    Licensed Dramatic Story Teller : Teacher Trainer 08/1986