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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Dominick Failla

Dominick Failla

Gainesville

Summary

Passionate Worship Leader and Music Producer with over eight years of experience leading worship and producing contemporary Christian music. Proficient in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Finale, ProPresenter, and Planning Center, with instrumental skills in guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Committed to showing the bigness of God, engaging the congregation, and leading worship with a heart of humility. Experienced in songwriting, production, and live sound, creating immersive and Spirit-led worship experiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Worship Director/CITYLIGHT MSC

CityLight Church of Gainesville
05.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly
  • Lead and coordinate worship services, working closely with the lead pastor and musicians to create dynamic and engaging worship experiences
  • Wrote and produced original worship music, including the EP “HEART CELEBRATION”, featuring songs like “NEVER FAR,” “OH THE GRAVE,” and “HEART CELEBRATION”.
  • Trained and mentored musicians and vocalists, fostering both musical and spiritual growth.
  • Oversaw technical aspects of worship production, ensuring high-quality sound and visual elements.
  • Lead engineer for the lights and live stream
  • Lead video editor

Worship Director/Producer

Berkley Chapel
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
  • Directed and developed the worship ministry, implementing innovative approaches to service planning and musical execution.
  • Integrated Ableton Live and Logic Pro for seamless transitions between live and pre-recorded elements.
  • Led and trained volunteer musicians, enhancing overall worship quality and team cohesion.
  • Produced an 8 song album in 9 months
  • Lead video editor

Worship Leader

Grace Family Church
10.2016 - 01.2021
  • Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
  • Led worship across multiple campuses, engaging congregations through a variety of musical styles.
  • Used ProPresenter and Planning Center to organize and execute worship services efficiently.
  • Worked with pastors and creative teams to align worship experiences with sermon series and church initiatives.
  • Worship director for the youth service at the Temple Terrace location
  • Worship director for the college ministry
  • Worship admin

Waiter

Aston Gardens Assisted Living
04.2016 - 11.2016
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Played piano a lot in the lobby

Education

Associate of Arts - Ministerial Leadership

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
01-2019

Skills

  • Ableton and Logic Pro
  • Music theory
  • Video editing
  • Worship planning
  • Piano, vocal, guitar proficiency
  • Songwriting
  • Arranging music
  • Music leadership
  • Team oversight
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Accomplishments

• Created the EP "HEART CELEBRATION"

• "HEART CELEBRATION" and "OH THE GRAVE" landed radio play

Certification

Masters Certification in Piano

Timeline

Worship Director/CITYLIGHT MSC

CityLight Church of Gainesville
05.2022 - Current

Worship Director/Producer

Berkley Chapel
01.2021 - 03.2022

Worship Leader

Grace Family Church
10.2016 - 01.2021

Waiter

Aston Gardens Assisted Living
04.2016 - 11.2016

Associate of Arts - Ministerial Leadership

Southeastern University
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