Eli Dawson
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Experienced, results-driven professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking an executive level position within the non-profit space. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments.
Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures. Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions.
Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Colorado State University - Global Campus
Aurora, CO11.2021
Bachelors of Music - Church Music
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX07.2011
Skills
- Strategic Vision
- Strategic Leadership
- Entrepreneurial Program Development
- Collaborative Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Change Management Process
- Project Management
- Quality Standards
- Personnel Direction
- Staff Hiring and Evaluations
- Audience Engagement
Certification
- Ordained Minister, Sagebrush Church - 2017
- Eagle Scout, BSA - 2001
Work History
Program Director- Worship
Sagebrush Church
Albuquerque, NM
07.2016 - Current
- Full standardization of all equipment, procedures, and training across all 8 campuses through vision generation, budgeting, project management, and training of operators (local and remote)
- Launch team Coordinator- San Pedro, Belize Campus
- Lead worship staff trainer- San Pedro, Belize Campus
- Development of worship planning systems and structure to successfully meet and exceed 12 week minimum lead times for production of all included elements (audio, video, and personnel)
- Successfully re-tooling of live only services to globally reaching online & Tv ministry beginning in 2020. 5000 viewers to 200,000+ Including processes and procedures, management of multi-departmental requirements, staffing, legal requirements, and leading through constant weekly change of requirements.
- Successfully raised standards of musical and production excellence to exceed industry standards through modeled leadership, intuitionally relationship/musical development, and systemic process development for feedback loops and coaching.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated with Senior leadership to ensure worship programming engaged audiences and furthered organizational success.
- Served as advisor on Central Management Team.
- Teaching/Preaching for staff, contractor, and volunteers.
- Vision/Design/Implementation team staffing plan.
- Vision/Design/Implementation apprenticeship program.
- Oversee staffing/development of 200 contract musicians.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
Campus Worship Pastor- NorthEast Heights
Sagebrush Church
Albuquerque, United States
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Lead successful merger of 2 campuses from mobile sites to permanent location (consulting on building design/install, personnel merger/re-allocation, and launch planning).
- Lead dying campus from 70 to 200+ members through systems design, relational leadership and investment.
- Collaborated with Senior leadership in campus initiatives for long term planning and success.
- Provide leadership to campus teams (production, Logistics, trailer transport, technical set-up/tear down).
- Lead campus partnership with school district, administration, and outside partners for campus success.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Recruited volunteers for worship teams.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Pastor of Worship
Church Of The Holy Apostles (COTHA)
Katy, TX
10.2011 - 07.2015
- Leadership Team Member (Executive team).
- Teaching/Preaching main & student services.
- Lead Worship staff (3 members) and 6 lay ministry coordinators.
- Lead Re-visioning process and reorganized staff structure.
- Developed Evangelical focus within Anglican environment.
- Grew volunteer worship team from 6 members to 20 members.
- Participated in leadership of Mission auction Dinner to raise funds for yearly missions (including Living Water International).
- Design/produce services.
- Integrated Episcopal Liturgy with Modern worship.
- Integrated multi-generation worship team.
- Incorporated varied artists into service (spoken word, drama, & varied arts).
- Managed ministry scheduling for all COTHA ministries.
- Artist development & Pastoral Care.
Interim Pastor of Family
Church Of The Holy Apostles (COTHA)
Katy, TX
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Lead family staff (3 pastors) and provide Pastoral oversight.
- Oversee all programming & curriculum (Birth - College).
- Lead transition to Orange Curriculum.
- Encouraged and equipped family staff to develop lay leadership.
- Lead vision for development of family ministry
- Developed summer intern program
- Lead student mission/camp trips
- Developed plan/budget to transform Family ministry facility
- Created/Designed/Developed/Launched leadership of 5th & 6th grade ministry
Student Worship Leader
Second Baptist Church
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Trained, developed and mentored student worship team members.
- Lead worship/facilitate all student worship services/bible studies.
- Managed Youth audio system/needs for two venues.
- Networked youth worship team with Adult musicians.
- Served as Primary fill in for main worship service worship pastor/musicians.
- Performed hospital visits & pastoral care rotation.
HBU Morris Cultural Arts Center- Technician/Usher
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
11.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided technical and logistical leadership to student technical team.
- Served as audio and lighting technician.
- Highlights: Madeline Albright lecture (sound), Ka`lma`n, Houston Symphony Bach vs. Vivaldi Festival (sound), Greater Houston Youth Orchestra (sound/recording),
Worship Pastor
Grace Christian Church
Katy, TX
08.2008 - 11.2008
- Planned all weekly worship activities.
- Lead worship for Wednesday/Sunday night youth service.
- Oversee Sunday morning youth worship team activities.
- Budget management.
Student Worship Pastor/Interim Worship Pastor
Grace Christian Church
Katy, TX
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Lead all youth related services or serve in supporting roles.
- Direct all team communication.
- Maintain sound system and technical needs.
- Encourage and support spiritual and musical growth of team.
Student Ministries Worship Leader
The Fellowship At Cinco Ranch
Katy, TX
01.2006 - 09.2006
- Lead worship at 2-3 services per week, planned all youth events.
- Counseled and mentored Team members and Students.
- Performed general administrative tasks for Youth Ministry as well as Worship team.
Timeline
Program Director- Worship
Sagebrush Church
07.2016 - Current
Campus Worship Pastor- NorthEast Heights
Sagebrush Church
07.2015 - 07.2016
Interim Pastor of Family
Church Of The Holy Apostles (COTHA)
01.2012 - 09.2014
Pastor of Worship
Church Of The Holy Apostles (COTHA)
10.2011 - 07.2015
Student Worship Leader
Second Baptist Church
01.2010 - 10.2011
HBU Morris Cultural Arts Center- Technician/Usher
Houston Baptist University
11.2009 - 07.2011
Worship Pastor
Grace Christian Church
08.2008 - 11.2008
Student Worship Pastor/Interim Worship Pastor
Grace Christian Church
03.2007 - 08.2008
Student Ministries Worship Leader
The Fellowship At Cinco Ranch
01.2006 - 09.2006
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Colorado State University - Global Campus
Bachelors of Music - Church Music
Houston Baptist University
- Ordained Minister, Sagebrush Church - 2017
- Eagle Scout, BSA - 2001
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