CHARLENE PAYNE
Houston,TX
Summary
Over twenty years of experience as a professional Graphic Designer and Photographer, with entrepreneurial experience in both areas. I have also worked in numerous churches as a Media Director and Financial Administrator. I have gained knowledge, experience and expertise in what it takes to contribute to an anointed worship experience using my talents, while positively impacting the financial health of the churches I serve.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Media Director / Financial Manager
Mission Bend United Methodist Church
12.2019 - Current
- Supervise, train, and oversee Sound Room personnel to ensure effective Sunday Worship experiences
- Design and create all major church media graphics for Sunday Service and special events.
- Implemented streaming platform for Sunday services, as well as oversaw installation of new video cameras and software to create interactive and meaningful worship experiences
- Diagnose and correct media system problems
- Planned, implemented, and led successful financial campaign which met goal by over 100%
- Initiated and followed through with introducing new financial management systems to better manage church finances and achieve financial goals
- Produced Standard Operating Procedure Manual for counting and documenting church offering
- Developed a successful fundraising strategy by utilizing church assets for events and rentals.
Media Director/Photographer/Graphic Designer - Contracted
Friendship Community Bible Church
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Effectively oversaw, developed, and trained media team of 27 staff and volunteers working in television, sound, social media, photography, and graphic arts ministries
- Designed and branded all major church events, marketing material and video presentations for effective community outreach promotions
- Maintained church website and weekly E-blast for effective communication on church events
- Operated church video cameras and switchers for Sunday worship service and all special events.
Multi-Media Director - Contracted
The Bridge Church
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Photographed Senior Pastor, church staff, all ministry functions and special events
- Directed broadcast technicians of installation of new projectors, video cameras and software to enhance Sunday Services and implement Sunday streaming broadcast
- Conducted monthly meetings with media production team for training and coordinating upcoming special events
- Effectively managed and trained production team of 27 personnel for weekend services and special events by providing direction and resources through clear articulation of expectations
- Produced and supervised compilation and marketing of church membership and business directories.
Education
Associate in Business Management -
University of Maryland
Yokosuka, Japan(CPP) Certified Professional Photographer -
New York Institute of Photography
New York, NYSkills
- Project Management
- Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Office 365
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photography
- ProPresenter 6
- Photoshop
- Lightroom
- MediaShout 6
- Sales
- Marketing
- Self Starter
Military Service
U.S. Navy, 1983-01-01, 1989-12-31, Radioman, Top Secret, Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Multi-Media Director / Financial Manager
Mission Bend United Methodist Church
12.2019 - Current
Media Director/Photographer/Graphic Designer - Contracted
Friendship Community Bible Church
01.2016 - 01.2018
Multi-Media Director - Contracted
The Bridge Church
01.2004 - 01.2014
Associate in Business Management -
University of Maryland
(CPP) Certified Professional Photographer -
New York Institute of Photography
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