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Ben Woods

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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, WI
07.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Bradford High School
Kenosha, WI
06.2019

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

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