Corbin DeSpain
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Versatile Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of organization's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing highly relational communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials, and performance strategies. Recognized for leadership in vision and mission implementation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Music and Worship
Epiphany United Methodist Church
01.2020 - Current
- Prepare, coordinate, and distribute information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Build, manage, and upgrade all ensembles.
- Maintain annual budget and report to finance committee quarterly. (Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities in conjunction with finance director.)
- Hire, mentor, and supervise instructors and volunteer staff to accomplish program and worship goals.
- Collaborate with worship and executive staff of 14 total employees. 7 full-time and 7 part-time.
- Collaborate with pre-school staff of roughly 30 full-time and part-time employees.
- Collaborate on vision and mission of the church.
- Collaborate on appropriate use of finances for total budget 1.4 Mil.
- Lead and nurture over 60 volunteers weekly.
- Manage all media and music related equipment.
Director of Music and Worship
LakeRidge United Methodist Church
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with a staff of fifty-one
- Maintained an annual budget over six-figures and reported to finance committee quarterly. (Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities in conjunction with the finance director.)
- Collaborated on the appropriate use of finances for a total budget of 2.2 Mil.
- Lead and nurtured over 200 volunteers weekly
- Lead a ministry staff of 11 employees.
- Rehearsed and directed all ensembles weekly.
- Contracted and hired all musicians for church worship and various events.
- Implement planning and processing systems.
- Planned and prepared programs for all weekly events, worship services, conferences, and creative events.
Associate Director of Music Ministries
LakeRidge United Methodist Church
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Rehearsed and directed all ensembles twice weekly.
- Contracted and hired all musicians for church worship and various events.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep worship ensembles focused and growing.
- Oversaw purchasing and organization of music inventory.
Stage Manager and Assistant Director
Lubbock Moonlight Musicals
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Assisted in show production.
- Assisted the rehearsal process.
- Managed FOH and Backstage.
- Assisted AVL (Audio, Visual, and Lighting Elements).
- Assisted with Scenic Design and Carpentry.
Education
Master of Arts - Non-Profit Management: Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2025
Master of Arts - Voice Performance
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH - PausedBachelor of Music - Music Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2017
High School Diploma -
Lubbock High School
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Administrative Leadership
- Community Outreach Programs
- Mission Coordination
- Performance Plans and Improvement
- Systems Analysis
- Special Events Coordination
- Creative Arts: AVL, Design, Media and Marketing
- Donor-based Fundraising
- Professional Relationships
- Grant Applications
Certification
- Certified Music Educator, K-12 All Levels Music and Pedagogy - Dec. 2017, Texas.
Timeline
Director of Music and Worship
Epiphany United Methodist Church
01.2020 - Current
Director of Music and Worship
LakeRidge United Methodist Church
01.2015 - 01.2020
Stage Manager and Assistant Director
Lubbock Moonlight Musicals
05.2012 - 08.2014
Associate Director of Music Ministries
LakeRidge United Methodist Church
01.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Non-Profit Management: Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Voice Performance
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Texas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Lubbock High School
- Certified Music Educator, K-12 All Levels Music and Pedagogy - Dec. 2017, Texas.
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