Mr. Dwight Hunter
Trenton, NJ *8618
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PERSONAL OBJECTIVE:
My personal objective is to passionately and masterfully use my education, experience, spiritual gifts and musical abilities towards the elevation and advancement of the Church.
EXPERIENCE:
2011 - 2013
The Cathedral International
Perth Amboy, NJ
Title: Associate Minister of Music
Maintain full inventory of all music material.
I serve as a living example of a Christ lead lifestyle for others to emulate.
Build a music program of excellence.
Mentor and Impart to the music ministry teaching biblical principles and practical applications of worship.
Responsible for ushering people into the presence of God in worship.
Select and teach a choral and praise repertoire of varied genre and style.
Conduct weekly rehearsals with the singers and the band for the growth & development of the music ministry.
Work with and develop all instrumentalist to play skillfully under the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Responsible for implementing strategies and systems for personal growth & musical development.
Facilitate live worship music for Sunday 8:30am & 11am worship services in excellence.
Facilitate live worship music for Wednesday night Bible Study in excellence.
I work in conjunction with the Worship leader teaching and rehearsing song material.
I collaborate with multiple ministry personnel heads to ensure that worship flows as expected.
I provide special music for funerals, musicals, concerts, and convocations at all worship cites.
Attend monthly Leadership meetings to implement creative strategies that ensure the growth of the ministry.
Coordinate with the Media Ministry to ensure that the worship experience is transformative.
2011
Concerned Citizens of Ewing Ewing, NJ
Title: Program Director
Develops weekly lesson plans.
Develops daily activities.
Ensures compliance with state license regulations and provides a safe program for all.
Responsible for maintaining good public relations by practicing departmental policies.
Reports and completes all accidents and incidents reports all to Executive Director.
Purchases supplies needed for the program.
Ensures all classrooms are kept clean daily.
Uses appropriate discipline techniques.
Accountable for whereabouts of children and staff at all times.
Maintains required paperwork for each child and staff: Emergency information, immunization and health statement.
Organizes employee time sheets for payroll.
Attends and leads mandatory staff meetings.
2004-2011
Kingdom Church
Ewing, NJ
Title: Director of Music / Media Specialist
Build, organize, and maintain music program.
Facilitate music for all events.
Create, organize and maintain full inventory library for all music, books, and media products in bookstore and media room.
Facilitated and organized all live music for all church worship services, funerals, and weddings.
Developed and organized music ministry personnel and team members. (Band payroll, Practice schedules, Travel engagements, etc.)
Assisted in the planning of worship and special event programs adding creative ideas to enhance the weekly worship experience.
Attended weekly creative and staff meetings for worship development.
Media Production and Duplications, Live Sound EQ, Website music streaming and uploads.
Liaison between Music, Sound, Media Ministry, and the Senior Pastor.
Recommended Hiring and Firing of music staff to Senior Pastor.
2000-2002
Galilee Baptist Church
Trenton, NJ
Title: Director of Music
Develop and maintain full inventory of all music material.
Facilitated music for worship services, revivals, concerts, funerals, weddings, and convocations.
Served as liaison between Senior Pastor and the Music Department.
Developed new vocal teams and special groups for music department.
Developed live musicals, concerts, and live drama productions that sold out in record numbers.
Facilitated weekly rehearsals for 4 separate choirs.
Worked in conjunction with other department heads to increase member retention.
EDUCATION:
2008-2010
Devry University
North Brunswick, NJ
Major: Business Administration
3.8 GPA
Honor Society Inductee
1998-2000
University of Delaware
Newark, De
Major: Music
SKILLS:
Live Music Performance, Production and Planning
Administration
Organ Performance/Development
Piano Performance/Development
Drums and Percussion
Interpersonal Communication
Church Organization and Structure
Motivation and Development
Multi-Media Production
Leadership