George S. Robson
Oakhurst,NJ
Summary
Experienced Worship Arts Pastor bringing 15+ years of spiritual leadership in Christ-oriented community building along with 8+ years in broadcasting and communications for the Kingdom of Jesus. Adept in building integrated long-term plans. Ready to bring expertise in organizational management, program administration and community outreach. An adaptable skill set has allowed me to enjoy a wide array of professional experiences, consistently highlighting organizational skills of team building while bringing solutions to corporate inertia and interpersonal conflict. A creative thought-process has assisted problem-solving while also enabling conventional organizations to remain relevant.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
Ocean Grove, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project goals and objectives.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for multiple ongoing programs.
- Evaluated program performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
- Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.
- Reviewed existing programs and identified areas of improvement or expansion.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors as needed for supplies or services related to the program.
Content, Product & Media Specialist
McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Columbus, OH
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Content Licensing Research, Archiving & Reporting
- Supplier/Vendor Aquisition and Procurement
- Purchase Order/Payment Requisition Approval & Reporting
- Digital Image Sourcing, Production & Editing
- Online Educational Content Writing & Editing
- Accessibility & Alternative Text Remediation
- Video & Photo Production Support
Worship Arts Pastor
Ocean Grove Church/St.Paul's UMC 80 Embury Avenue
Ocean Grove, NJ.
07.2005 - 12.2022
- Planned worship schedules and sequences of events.
- Selected mix of contemporary and traditional music, organized materials to meet expectations of congregation.
- Recruited, equipped and motivated band members for professional accompaniment.
- Produced lyric presentations, implemented special programs, managed audio-visual support
- Rewrote/arranged original charts in different musical styles by changing tempos, harmonies and rhythms.
- Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance of 2-25 instruments & vocals for rehearsals, performances or recording sessions.
- Played different instruments to accompany and complement musical teams.
- Instructed participants on history, fundamentals and appreciation of different music styles.
Director of Public Affairs/Radio Producer
WFME FM Radio & Television
West Orange, NJ
10.1997 - 07.2005
- Wrote, shot and edited news stories for on-air broadcasting. Coordinated production schedules, editing, and duplication processes.
- Created and maintained production schedules and adjusted as needed to stay on track for target completion.
- Evaluated content performance to determine most compelling and relevant content and to suggest improvements.
Worship Arts Director
First United Methodist Church
Toms River, NJ
09.1996 - 09.1997
Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Neptune Township Police Department
Oakhurst, NJ.
07.1993 - 09.1996
- Handled emergency phone calls, dispatched calls to police, fire or medical response personnel. Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information while documenting vital details in call tracking & assignment systems.
Radio Production Manager
Digital Radio Laboratories Inc
Holmdel, NJ.
01.1991 - 06.1993
- Monitored broadcasts for conformance with policies and regulations and quickly stepped in to correct critical issues, keeping production in line with quality standards.
News Anchor, Disc Jockey & Production Director
WHTG FM10, AM14
Eatontown, NJ
05.1987 - 01.1992
- Created and maintained production schedules and adjusted as needed to stay on track for target completion of station goals.
- Played mix of songs which matched station format and avoided dead air by closely monitoring length of each song.
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
- Participated in promotional events in local community, met fans and clients and offered professional station representation.
General Manager
FM, WMCX
West Long Branch, NJ.
09.1986 - 05.1987
- Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance and supervised executive board positions through planning and programming direction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Broadcasting/Radio-TV-Film
Monmouth University
05.1987
Local Pastor's Training/Certification/Licensing
Drew University
Madison, NJ05.1998
Skills
- Team Building, Vision Casting, Coordinating
- Public Speaking, Preaching, Teaching & Dramatic Performance
- Musician & Large Group Leadership
- Music composition, arranging, mixing, recording
- Audio, Visual & Online Streaming Production
- Pastoral Listening, Discernment, & Counseling
Interests
Global Music, Cuisines & Culture
Geography, History, & Sports
Volunteer Fireman: Eagle Hook & Ladder Co.
Websites
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-scholes-ron-4
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AYPsJk49vE&list=OLAK5uy_nM32IC5yY9PZUMTMiaoiekAyQ21bs2xcg
- http://godsquaremile.com
- https://open.spotify.com/artist/4eEy6dKP8iV4oEO3vn7cem?si=RUyh9G3aRaGobk8ro9rHww
- https://open.spotify.com/track/6NueDxyJjlXhLNGV4NfuBW?si=2747b1d708074b4e
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AToq_Da1YRM
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BeV61QK1uo
- https://godsquaremile.com/the-band
Timeline
Program Director
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
11.2023 - Current
Content, Product & Media Specialist
McGraw-Hill School Education Group
01.2023 - 01.2024
Worship Arts Pastor
Ocean Grove Church/St.Paul's UMC 80 Embury Avenue
07.2005 - 12.2022
Director of Public Affairs/Radio Producer
WFME FM Radio & Television
10.1997 - 07.2005
Worship Arts Director
First United Methodist Church
09.1996 - 09.1997
Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Neptune Township Police Department
07.1993 - 09.1996
Radio Production Manager
Digital Radio Laboratories Inc
01.1991 - 06.1993
News Anchor, Disc Jockey & Production Director
WHTG FM10, AM14
05.1987 - 01.1992
General Manager
FM, WMCX
09.1986 - 05.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Broadcasting/Radio-TV-Film
Monmouth University
Local Pastor's Training/Certification/Licensing
Drew University
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