AVA HYATT
Hudsonville
Summary
Worship leader and vocalist with experience leading student worship teams, coordinating rehearsals and production, and mentoring students in musical and spiritual development. Passionate about creating Spirit-led worship environments, developing young leaders, and building healthy team culture within student ministry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Students Worship Coordinator
Engedi Church
Holland
08.2025 - Current
- Lead weekly student worship and production teams for services, retreats, and ministry events
- Recruit, train, and mentor student vocalists, musicians, and production volunteers
- Manage Planning Center scheduling, communication, and service flow
Contract Worship Leader & Student Ministry Volunteer
Central Wesleyan
Holland
01.2022 - Current
- Lead worship for student camps, conferences, Celebrate Recovery, and special ministry events
- Coordinated setlist development, led rehearsals, and managed worship teams to enhance worship experiences
- Mentored students in worship participation and leadership, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement
Airbnb Property Assistant
Deb Schoon
03.2018 - Current
- Coordinated cleaning and guest-ready turnover operations to ensure timely guest arrivals
- Upheld meticulous detail and reliability standards to enhance guest satisfaction
- Executed tasks independently in fast-paced environment to maintain operational flow
Vocal Teacher
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Coached vocal technique, breath support, tone, harmonies, and stage confidence to enhance student performance and stage presence
- Cultivated healthy vocal habits and performance readiness to prepare students for successful auditions and performances
- Crafted individualized lesson plans aligned with student goals to foster engagement and progress
Customer Service Specialist
Stems Market
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Guided customers in floral design and product selection to enhance satisfaction
- Crafted floral arrangements and facilitated daily retail operations to meet customer needs
- Ensured organization and upheld customer experience standards to foster positive shopping environment
Worship Arts Volunteer & Intern
Grand Rapids First
Grand Rapids
03.2020 - 11.2023
- Led worship for youth services, Youth Convention, camps, and special events, fostering community and spiritual growth
- Completed Worship Arts Internship and contributed to live recording services, supporting high-quality worship experiences
- Served weekly as a vocalist in Sunday and student ministry worship
Skills
- Worship Leading
- Vocals
- Songwriting
- Piano
- Playback
- Rehearsal Direction
- Planning Center
- ProPresenter
- Event Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Student Mentorship
Awards Experience
- Fine Arts National Merit, Worship Leading Solo, 2022
- Background vocalist, on Why Not Right Now (Jesus Culture), 2023
- Engedi Music live recordings, 01/01/24, Present
- Songwriting retreats and collaborative worship writing sessions
Worship Leadership Experience
- Interim Students Worship Coordinator, Engedi Church, Holland, MI, 01/01/25, Present, Lead weekly student worship and production teams for services, retreats, and ministry events, Manage Planning Center scheduling, communication, and service flow, Recruit, train, and mentor student vocalists, musicians, and production volunteers
- Contract Worship Leader & Student Ministry Volunteer, Central Wesleyan, Holland, MI, 01/01/22, Present, Lead worship for student camps, conferences, Celebrate Recovery, and special ministry events, Assist in building setlists, leading rehearsals, and coordinating worship teams, Mentor students in worship participation, leadership, and spiritual growth
- Lakeshore Collab Winter Camp, 01/01/26, 01/01/26, Assisted in planning and leading worship setlists for student camps, Collaborated with multi-church worship teams and leaders, Developed student worship team members in leadership and confidence
- Worship Arts Volunteer & Intern, Grand Rapids First, Grand Rapids, MI, 01/01/20, 01/01/23, Served weekly as a vocalist in Sunday and student ministry worship, Led worship for youth services, Youth Convention, camps, and special events, Completed Worship Arts Internship and participated in live recording services
Timeline
Interim Students Worship Coordinator
Engedi Church
08.2025 - Current
Vocal Teacher
01.2024 - 01.2025
Customer Service Specialist
Stems Market
08.2023 - 05.2024
Contract Worship Leader & Student Ministry Volunteer
Central Wesleyan
01.2022 - Current
Worship Arts Volunteer & Intern
Grand Rapids First
03.2020 - 11.2023
Airbnb Property Assistant
Deb Schoon
03.2018 - Current