Desiree Robertson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic worship leader with a focus on thoughtful, meaningful worship practices that augment faith formation.
Passionate about congregational singing that honors God and strengthens missional living.
Dedicated to nurturing inclusive spaces where all are welcome to receive the Good News, and experience a transformative relationship with God.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Edgebrook Covenant Church
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Provide administrative support such as handling church communications, coordinating volunteers, providing general office tasks (printing, copying, scanning, etc.), and being a continuous welcoming presence in the church office
Music & Worship Director
Edgebrook Covenant Church
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - Current
- Plan and lead weekly worship services with the Lead Pastor, from a thoughtful theological framework of worship that recognizes diverse traditions within the church (eg. generationally, culturally, theologically)
- Coordinate and rehearse intergenerational worship team and church choir
- Provide music for youth and children’s events (such as youth group and VBS)
Part-Time Admin Support
Journey Center of Chicago / Journey Center Great Lakes
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Supported the Executive Director by implementing new systems (filing, communications, etc.) within the organization, as well as posting regularly on social media, sending monthly newsletters, sending weekly emails for groups and workshops
Interim Worship Arts Coordinator
North Park University Ministries
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported the ongoing student-led worship ministry by collaborating with students to plan and lead worship team rehearsals, participating on the Worship Team for Chapel and Collegelife services, attending weekly University Ministries meetings, and encouraging students at events such as NPU concerts.
Interim Worship Leader
Covenant Harbor Bible Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Equipped college-age summer staff to lead worship on their own for the summer camp programs by supplying and teaching repertoire and encouraging their leadership skills
- Supported the youth ministry team in all other aspects of worship ministry related to summer camp (such as scheduling, printing charts, updating media presentations, etc.)
Youth Minister
Edgebrook Covenant Church
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Planned and led weekly program and other special events for students in grades 6-12
- Supported students at sporting events, musical performances, competitions, etc.
- Coordinated and accompanied students on special trips (winter retreats, summer conferences, etc.)
- Worked with the Christian Education Board on scope & sequence of faith formation and other events for children & youth discipleship within the church
Director of Music Ministries
Northbrook Covenant Church
Northbrook, IL
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Selected and led music, both traditional and contemporary, for weekly worship services and other special services
- Planned and led weekly rehearsals for intergenerational worship team
- Selected repertoire and led weekly rehearsals for adult (and occasional children’s) choir
Director of Youth Ministries
Northbrook Covenant Church
Northbrook, IL
04.2013 - 08.2017
- Planned and led weekly program and other special events for students in grades 6-12
- Supported students at sporting events, musical performances, competitions, etc.
- Taught Confirmation class
- Coordinated and accompanied students on special trips to retreats, conferences, concerts, etc.
- Led team meetings for the Youth Ministry Team
Part-time General Music/Choir Teacher
St. Matthew Lutheran School
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Planned and implemented general music curriculum for grades Pre-K through 8, including special services and concerts
- Planned music and provided piano accompaniment for weekly chapel services
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Formation
North Park Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education, K-12 Teaching Certificate
North Park University
Chicago, IL12-2012
Skills
- Musical skills in lead and supporting vocals
- Piano and keyboard skills
- Experience singing in multiple languages
- Audio-visual coordination
- Digital media skills (ProPresenter, YouTube, Planning Center, SongSelect)
- Soundboard experience (digital and analog)
- Volunteer scheduling and coordination experience
- Competent in cultural awareness and navigating intercultural environments
- Comfortable speaking in front of congregations
- Clear written communication skills
- Efficient organizational systems
- Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva
- Willing to enhance existing skills and learn new skills
Volunteer and Other Related Experience
- Providing music for chapel services at an independent senior living facility
- Leading music in worship for chapel services at North Park University and North Park Theological Seminary Chapel
- Providing musical worship for Conference meetings (Celebration 2025)
- Leading worship for retreats at Covenant Point and Covenant Harbor Bible Camps
- Singing with the North Park University Chamber Singers
Timeline
Interim Worship Arts Coordinator
North Park University Ministries
11.2024 - 12.2024
Part-Time Admin Support
Journey Center of Chicago / Journey Center Great Lakes
09.2024 - 12.2025
Office Manager
Edgebrook Covenant Church
08.2021 - Current
Interim Worship Leader
Covenant Harbor Bible Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
Music & Worship Director
Edgebrook Covenant Church
09.2017 - Current
Youth Minister
Edgebrook Covenant Church
09.2017 - 08.2021
Director of Music Ministries
Northbrook Covenant Church
08.2013 - 08.2017
Director of Youth Ministries
Northbrook Covenant Church
04.2013 - 08.2017
Part-time General Music/Choir Teacher
St. Matthew Lutheran School
03.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Christian Formation
North Park Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education, K-12 Teaching Certificate
North Park University