William R. Dickson
Rialto, Ca 92377
213-***-**** Cell
909-***-**** Home swnrb5@r.postjobfree.com
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Related Music Strength, Keyboards, Piano organ, Computers, Choral Directing, Writing and Arranging Music, Recording, Synthesizers, Sequencers, Midi Equipment, Drama, Sound Equipment, Music Software, Video, Lighting and Full Band, Writer and Teacher. Team player, enthusiastic, and goal oriented, great organizing skills, Self-motivated, able to implement decision to ensure smooth work flow, and on time
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Minister of Music Management
*Responsible include enlisting and managing the highest quality of talent in the community, purpose of fulfilling the worship of the music ministry goals and objectives of our church. *Developing quality relationships with professional musicians within the community, and the church, with the goal of bringing them together to produce excellent music.
*Produce annual productions for the purpose of evangelism.
* Serve as Pastor and friend to those involved in my area of ministry. Love and show respect to all who are involved in ministry.
* Lead out by example to those involved in the music and worship ministry.
* Conflict management and resolutions with firm grace.
* Manage all Arts staff including - Music assistant, Drama Director, Band Director, Choir Director, Sound Director, Director, Music Interns and Recording Production Team.
* Plan all worship services and special events.
* Set vision for worship ministry to help support and compliment the vision of the Senior Pastor.
* Pray for leadership and wisdom to do that which God has called me to do.
* Bring in Concerts and Artists on special occasions.
Personal Bible verse “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct[a] your paths” Proverbs 3:5
EDUCATION
Grambling state University, Music, Business Management
Professional Development
Named as Teacher of the Year on Ten occasions
Received an Outstanding Citizen Award from the Mayor of Inglewood for Mass Choir Director
Served as the Keynote speaker at the Teacher’s Training leadership Seminar/convention
Appointed as Children Music Director for Motown Television Special four hundred students
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2009- present House of Destiny, Riverside, Ca Music Director
2002 -2009 Pillar of Truth, Carson CA Minister of Music
2000-2002 Abundant Joy, Los Angeles, CA Music Dire Organist, Pianist
1998-2000 New Birth, Los Angeles, Ca Minister of Music
1993-1998 Hope of Glory Baptist Church, Compton Ca Organist
1985-1990 Light House Church of God in Christ, Inglewood Ca Music Director
1983-1985 West Angeles Church of God in Christ, Los Angeles Ca Pianist (volunteered)