Chachie McDonald
San Diego,United States
Summary
Cognitive Neuroscience Student with a broad set of experiences looking to deepen and narrow skills in the neuroscience field through pursuing a research position in a laboratory environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Worship Arts Director
Grace Point Church
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Work with various ministries and pastors to plan, create, organize, and execute weekly worship services. -Oversee and coordinate all musical aspects of weekly services
- Proficiently lead a band on stage at services and lead congregation to participate
- Organize and lead weekly rehearsals (guide band through technical proficiency of music)
- Train developing talent in music theory and team dynamics. -Maintain a catalog of music for musicians to access to prepare for rehearsals and services
- Function as a music director at rehearsals by actively coaching musicians towards musical excellence
- Utilize Ableton software to create/build music tracks to run during rehearsals and worship services as a guide for musicians during songs
- Recruit volunteer and paid musicians to be scheduled on a weekly basis in varying teams based on skill level
- Meet with volunteer/paid musicians weekly one-to-one to review performance and connect on their concerns/goals both musically and personally. -Maintain a budget for the entire ministry, including tax documents and invoices for paid musicians. -Weekly meet and work with the audio/lighting team to deliver specific feedback and ensure quality sound mix and lighting for services
- Design and build stage sets and plan lighting specific to sermon series or season. -Regularly review trends in worship music and various worship styles/liturgy across global churches by connecting and maintaining relationships with other pastors and worship directors
- Read and research existing ideas and newer concepts developed for corporate worship. -Flexibly adapt to changes or shifts of responsibilities as growth and ministry develop
- Weekly meet with church staff to connect and maintain group vision and goals
- Monthly meet with lead pastor to review performance and manage goals.
Office Manager
Pinpoint Pest Control
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Overseeing the work of all technicians to ensure they work productively meet deadlines and company standards. -Counseling technicians struggling in their roles as needed especially for client interactions. -Answering telephone calls and emails from customers and clients and directing them to relevant staff. -Processing payables and receivables to manage system data and prepare checks for deposit. -Monitoring office supplies and ordering new supplies as required. -Reporting progress to senior management and working with them to improve office operations and procedures. -Knowledge of safe application processes and pest management procedures.
Owner
C Marie Photography
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Develop a portfolio of work to showcase to potential clients. -Create and maintain a website to showcase portfolio/services to potential clients and host current client galleries. -Research and identify potential clients -Create a pricing structure for services -Develop a marketing plan to promote services across social media platforms. -Network with other photographers and industry professionals -Develop a system and backup for organizing and storing client images -Create a system for tracking client payments and managing accounts for tax reporting -Invest/update photography equipment and software -Research and stay up-to-date on industry trends -Develop a system for editing and retouching images -Develop a system for delivering images to clients -Proficient use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Camera RAW, and Adobe Lightroom
Caregiver/Housekeeper for Parkinson's Patient
Private
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Sanitize bed/room/home throughout the day -Maintain medication schedule -Provide 3 meals a day (cook/clean) -Bathe and dress patient -Drive patient to appointments or to run personal errands -Lift patient out of bed/chair and assist with walker to get to bathroom or living areas -Review and rehearse oral exercises with patient twice a day to retain ability to swallow/speak -Maintain foods/snacks/hydration of patient throughout the day
Quality Services Analyst
AMN Healthcare
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Responsible for achieving full compliance for healthcare professionals in a timely manner prior to and throughout their travel assignments. -Data entry/Excel spreadsheets for compliance updates to facilities. -Assess healthcare professional credentials for deficiencies to standard and communicates to production when a healthcare professional cannot be accepted. -Communicate expiring documents to the assigned Recruiter and assist as necessary to ensure that updated documentation is collected -Communicate with internal/external customers to ensure all requirements are completed accurately and timely, providing excellent customer service to all internal/external parties -Coordinate drug screen testing, criminal background checks and case logs according to site credentialing requirements -Assists with the medical site credentialing process (gathering and documenting facility requirements, assist healthcare professionals in obtaining necessary requirements to ensure assignment start dates are met) -Attend regular meetings and trainings to stay up to date with changing policies in medical field as it relates to various external customers based on state requirements.
Personal Banker
Bank of America
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assist and educate customers on self-service banking options (for example, mobile, online, ATM) and building and deepening customer relationships. -Handle cash transactions both accurately and efficiently when needed. -Attend regular team meetings and trainings for most recent policies in banking and sales strategies to meet banking center goals. -Facilitate underwriting process of loans by scheduling appointments for customers to sign and complete loan documents. -Meet regularly with bank manager to review performance and personal development.
Sales And Service Specialist
Bank of America
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Process transactions and other customer service requests in the branch. -Facilitate customer awareness and education of bank capabilities, tools, and resources
- Support the sales efforts of a branch team by identifying and referring sales opportunities to the appropriate bank partner. -Assist sales team by opening new accounts as needed. -Work with banking and operations managers to assist with daily tasks and sales goals.
Teller
Bank of America
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Record transactions and prepare transaction reports -Counting and packaging currency -Reconciling cash drawers -Opening new accounts and helping with loan applications -Exchanging foreign currency -Promoting the bank's products and services, such as checking and savings accounts, loans, certificates of deposit (CDs) and credit cards -Keeping customers' personal information confidential -Communicating with other bank team members -Working with management to meet daily team goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science with Neuroscience
UC San Diego
01.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology for Transfer
MiraCosta College
01.2021
Associate of Arts - Digital Photography
MiraCosta College
01.2016
Skills
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Program Development
- Technology Integration
- Administrative Leadership
- Excellent Workflow Management
- Budgeting and Finance
- Flexible Creative Approach
- Policy Development
- Data Entry
- Adobe Creative Suite (proficient)
- Microsoft Suite (proficient)
- Python (advanced beginner)
- MATLAB(novice)
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement Digital Photography - MiraCosta College
- Qualified Applicator License - Structural Pest Control, 09/01/20, 09/01/23
Awards
- President's List - MiraCosta College, 05/01/16
- President's List - MiraCosta College, 12/01/15
- President's List - MiraCosta College, 05/01/15
- Phi Theta Kappa - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International, 12/01/14
Affiliations
- Volunteer work at local churches
- Professionally trained vocalist/Vocal coach
- Technically trained musician (violin/guitar/piano/percussion)
- Roller skating
- Film Photography
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Worship Arts Director
Grace Point Church
01.2021 - 01.2024
Office Manager
Pinpoint Pest Control
04.2019 - 02.2021
Caregiver/Housekeeper for Parkinson's Patient
Private
08.2018 - 05.2019
Owner
C Marie Photography
06.2016 - 01.2021
Quality Services Analyst
AMN Healthcare
02.2010 - 02.2012
Personal Banker
Bank of America
01.2008 - 01.2010
Sales And Service Specialist
Bank of America
01.2007 - 01.2008
Teller
Bank of America
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science with Neuroscience
UC San Diego
Associate of Arts - Psychology for Transfer
MiraCosta College
Associate of Arts - Digital Photography
MiraCosta College
- Certificate of Achievement Digital Photography - MiraCosta College
- Qualified Applicator License - Structural Pest Control, 09/01/20, 09/01/23
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