Ben Woods
Kenosha
Summary
A forward-thinking, problem-solving, enthusiastic individual, who is always ready to conquer new challenges with solutions. Goal-oriented with a slight pinch of structure. Believes strongly in one-accordance through communication. "Together we will stand and divided we will fall."
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Music
Strait Way Ministries Inc.
Kenosha, WI
09.2014 - Current
- Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to musicians.
- Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
- Utilized central screen for lyric projection to teach unfamiliar songs to congregation.
Worship Leader/Contract Musician
The Potter's House Christian Church
Dallas, TX
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Led Worship & Praise in the church's Youth ministry (FireHouse) and Children's ministry (Destiny World).
- Played piano and sang for various services.
- Served as a volunteer around the ministry.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
Theatre Director
Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha, WI
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Contracted for three different productions throughout the KUSD Theatre Department.
- Two of the three were centered around artistically directing productions. One was solely focused on Music Direction.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques to benefit students in their performance.
- Emphasized the importance of storytelling and what it means to be a creative.
Theatre Director
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Worked with international students from China to create a project that was soley focused on the essence of story-telling.
- Despite the language barrier, found new ways to connect and communicate with students.
- Mentored aspiring actors and provided constructive feedback, fostering strong performance skills for future roles.
- Fostered an environment that was always welcoming and inspired exploration.
Corporate Marketing Intern
Snap-On Tools
Kenosha, WI
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Researched exclusively for the "Makers & Fixers" campaign.
- Provided analytical support and monitored data quality by interpreting and summarizing data and trends.
- Used multiple web-analytics data points to benchmark, measure and improve online campaign results.
- Performed ongoing analysis to develop and advance future marketing strategies.
Conference Leader
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Acted as a liaison for conference guests visiting the campus.
- Mainly focused under the SMU Housing department.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Intern
Kenosha Community Foundation
Kenosha, WI
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Replenished office inventory, and delivered files to employees
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, copying paperwork and delivering packages
- Coordinated with management and instructors and welcomed constructive criticism for areas needing improvement
- Helped Organize Non-profit events for up to 200 attendees, and raising $2000
Theatre Office Assistant
SMU
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked and replenished materials before depleted.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Warehouse Selector
Meijer
Pleasant Prairie, WI
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Shrink-wrapped and labeled customer orders and moved to loading dock staging area using electronic pallet jack or walkie-rider equipment.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
Research Intern
SMU
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Compiled and organized research data to produce reports and graphs.
- Met with key personnel and communicated project status, results and findings.
- Designed survey instruments and questionnaires to obtain desired research data.
- Conducted telephone or in-person questionnaires.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05.2023
High School Diploma -
Bradford High School
Kenosha, WI06.2019
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Event Coordination
- Marketing Strategies
- Musical Literacy
- Documentation and Reporting
- Proficiency in Google Apps
- Telephone Etiquette
Timeline
Theatre Director
Carthage College
01.2024 - 02.2024
Theatre Director
Kenosha Unified School District
08.2023 - 07.2024
Conference Leader
Southern Methodist University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Worship Leader/Contract Musician
The Potter's House Christian Church
04.2023 - 07.2023
Corporate Marketing Intern
Snap-On Tools
06.2022 - 07.2022
Theatre Office Assistant
SMU
08.2021 - 05.2022
Warehouse Selector
Meijer
06.2020 - 11.2021
Research Intern
SMU
08.2019 - 03.2020
Intern
Kenosha Community Foundation
07.2019 - 08.2022
Minister of Music
Strait Way Ministries Inc.
09.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy
Carthage College
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Southern Methodist University
High School Diploma -
Bradford High School