An experienced worship leader that has had the great blessing of being mentored under some of the finest worship leaders in South Carolina and beyond. Looking for a position in leading God's people in worship through song in Spirit and in truth and being a vessel for God to inspire the downcast, and redeem the outcast.
Hi, I’m
Jarred Dawkins
Worship Leader
Charleston,SC
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charleston Baptist Collegiate MinistriesCharleston, SC
Worship Leader
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Worked with leadership to promote responsible biblical stewardship and rhythms of worship at The Citadel and College of Charleston.
- Recruited volunteers for worship teams at both schools.
- Coordinated music for worship services.
- Developed programs for unique events.
- Oversaw an attendance increase of over 200%.
Coastal Community ChurchCharleston, SC
Worship Leader
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- I plan set lists and build teams and prepare them with all of the necessary resourcing to execute Sunday morning to the highest effectiveness.
- I work alongside our Musical Director, Tech Director and Associate Creative Pastor in planning Sunday morning services and events like Easter, Christmas and 2 annual Worship Nights.
- I help build new stage sets that make the space more inviting to worship in.
- I work with our Music Director in auditioning new team members.
- I create notes for our vocalists to aid them in practicing for Sunday morning and help make any changes to the arrangement for our band.
- Worked to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- 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.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- I lead worship for our Youth on Wednesday nights as well as our whole congregation on Sunday morning.
Journey ChurchLadson, SC
Resident Worship Intern/Campus Worship Leader
05.2020 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Attended and chaired weekly staff meetings and weekly creative staff meetings.
- Assisted our Worship Pastor in planning of services, selection of songs, and developing volunteers.
- Trained volunteers in programs such as Planning Center, Pro-Presenter, Ableton, etc.
- Led worship for various ministries within Journey Church such as Sunday morning for both campuses, our Youth, our Children's, Young Adults, Single Mom's, etc.
- Had the freedom and opportunity to reach out to other churches within our community and assist them in leading worship which taught me to be kingdom-minded.
- Continually updated a leadership resume and honed skills by participating in various management trainings.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Supported ministry leaders in performing various duties for their specific ministry.
- Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of over 40 new worship team members who effectively lead throughout our church and even in our community.
North American Mission BoardBoston, MA
GenSend Summer Worship Intern
05.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Met weekly with the Next Gen Director and planned weekly corporate gatherings and designed the flow of how the summer on mission would run
- Led a team of 10 college students that would weekly lead worship at our corporate gatherings and would aid in their development and training within a Worship Leader Cohort
- Walked alongside local pastors and worship leaders in Boston, and led at their campuses with the hope of giving their Worship Pastors a break
- Organized and scheduled weekly meetings with the team and corporate gatherings with the other student missionaries.
- Prepared any Visual Media for weekly corporate gatherings such as ProPresenter lyrics, Photo slideshows and videos.
- Worked with our AV Leader in order to execute the weekly gatherings
- Planned, scheduled and executed a massive worship night at Tremont Temple Baptist Church
- Partnered with a local recording studio to help record a song for a church
- Traveled with GenSend to Oklahoma to take part in their yearly conference and spoke about GenSend in Boston.
Charleston Southern UniversityNorth Charleston, SC
Event Technician
01.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Offer strong on-stage leadership skills, leading worship passionately and encouraging others to lead and participate in worship with joy
- Oversaw reservation and distribution of AV equipment and facilities for on-site presentations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
- Controlled video input for live conferences or performances and pre-recorded productions.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure necessary event services and supplies.
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash, and cleaning facilities.
- Collaborated with directors and camera crews to lay out filming sequences and equipment requirements.
- Oversaw event operations to keep running smoothly.
- Worked with departments across the university, including marketing and events, in creating a seamless, welcoming and fun environment at events
- Provided customer service and was involved in training new team members
- Would help with setting up weekly Chapel services, weekly Campus Ministries gatherings, School of Music events, and any other events going on around campus.
North American Mission BoardBoston, MA
GenSend Worship Leader
05.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Organized weekly corporate worship gatherings
- Led a small team of 5 worship leaders
- Served on a missionary team helping out City on A Hill Church based in communities such as Brighton, Brookline, Forest Hills and Somerville, Mass
- Generated a Missional Strategy and Prospectus for City on A Hill Forest Hills to aid them in serving local schools, and how to best share the Gospel in Boston, where ~3% are Bible-believing Christians
- Did everything from inventory to yard work to painting Kid's ministry areas to serving granola bars and hand sanitizer at public transit stops
- Weekly led worship for City On A Hill at their different locations.
Alice Drive Baptist ChurchSumter, SC
Worship & College Ministry Intern
05.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Assisted Creative Pastor in planning services, song selection, provide resourcing and sermon preparation for main Sunday morning services.
- Established Monday night service times for Sumter's large population of nurses and military personnel who cannot attend on Sunday morning.
- Oversaw teams that would select songs, provide resourcing, plan and execute those services, and assisted Tech Director as needed
- Started ADBC's Young Adult ministry.
- Lead weekly Bible study
- Performed weekly worship gatherings and planned special trips for over 50 college students.
- Led team of 10 college students to help prepare for services each week
- Helping with stage design, song selection, team selection, etc.
Alice Drive Baptist ChurchSumter, SC
Youth Worship Coordinator
07.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Led a worship team of 20+ students that lead worship on Wednesday nights with 200+ middle school and high school students.
- Helped renovation efforts in the student center in order to house more students
- Kept detailed and organized record of songs, chord charts and volunteer files.
- Led weekly Bible study.
- Assisted Youth Pastor in whatever needs necessary.
Education
Charleston Southern UniversityNorth Charleston
Bachelor of Arts from Music And Worship Leadership
12.2022
University Overview
- Volunteered on a biweekly basis on our weekly Campus Ministry called Elevate for all 4 years.
- Led our travelling worship team, Holy City Worship for all 4 years.
- Served as a Student Life Ambassador (2018-2021) and as a RA (2022).
- Employed as a Work Study by the school as an Event Technician (2022).
- LIFE Scholarship Recipient (2018)
Sumter High SchoolSumter, SC
High School Diploma
06.2018
University Overview
- LIFE Scholarship Recipient
- 3.78 GPA
- Ranked in Top 20% of class
- Extracurricular Activities: Newspaper/Yearbook, Men's Choir, Theatre, Played Offensive Lineman on the football team for 3 years.
- First Priority Member
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes Member
- Attended Palmetto Boys' State Junior Year
- Served as Yearbook Editor from 2016 to 2018.
- All-State Choir member in 2017
Skills
- Proficient in Planning Center, ProPresenter, Ableton and Microsoft Office and it's Google and Apple counterparts
- Worship leadership
- Arranging Music
- Music Production
- Team Meetings
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic planning and scheduling of services
- Vocational Education
- System building
- Customer service
- Vocal Expertise
- Acute attention to detail
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Maverick City Music as a Choir member for Passion Conference '22 and their most recent album "Kingdom".
- Created a solid song rotation at Journey by updating our song database and identifying each song's place with accuracy and efficiency.
Hobbies
Hobbies
- I absolutely love watching live sports, specifically football, baseball & basketball and I love talking about them.
- I love to write music. In fact, I have worked on one full ep and am currently working on a full album by myself, as we speak.
- I love Disney, but as a broke and recently graduated college student, it's hard to make that trip.
Timeline
Worship Leader
Charleston Baptist Collegiate Ministries
08.2022 - Current
GenSend Summer Worship Intern
North American Mission Board
05.2022 - 07.2022
Worship Leader
Coastal Community Church
04.2022 - Current
Event Technician
Charleston Southern University
01.2022 - 05.2022
GenSend Worship Leader
North American Mission Board
05.2021 - 07.2021
Resident Worship Intern/Campus Worship Leader
Journey Church
05.2020 - 09.2022
Worship & College Ministry Intern
Alice Drive Baptist Church
05.2019 - 08.2019
Youth Worship Coordinator
Alice Drive Baptist Church
07.2016 - 08.2018
Charleston Southern University
Bachelor of Arts from Music And Worship Leadership
Sumter High School
High School Diploma
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