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Motherhood
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Katie Eckeberger

Katie Eckeberger

Cottage Grove,MN

Summary

Dynamic Independent Artist/Musician and former Worship Arts Director, I excel in creative vision implementation and event coordination, boasting strong interpersonal skills. Successfully fostered community engagement and enhanced guest experience through innovative worship events and effective team leadership, demonstrating a unique blend of organizational skills and customer service proficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Artist/Musician

Self-employeed
Cottage Grove, MN
01.2011 - Current
  • Creative work: songwriting, photography, social media content creation, and developing cover art for our music releases and social media posts.
  • Administrative work: booking events, calendar management, coordinating travel, publishing and releasing new music, overseeing a budget, and facilitating and executing events.
  • Performing involves planning music sets, curating an environment, and engaging meaningfully with audience members before, during, and after each performance.
  • Building and fostering relationships with other musicians, songwriters, event hosts, venues, and fans.

Worship Arts Director/Hospitality Coordinator

The Grove United Methodist Church
Cottage Grove, MN
01.2021 - 11.2024
  • Worship Arts Director: Planning and facilitation of weekly worship (music, prayer, and art) - creating meaningful, engaging experiences for congregation members and guests.
  • Hospitality Coordinator: Organization of the Hospitality Team which curates an environment that is welcoming, comfortable, and friendly.
  • Managing three separate volunteer teams, weekly scheduling, and coordination of around 30 volunteers.
  • Hospitality tasks included supporting and scheduling volunteers, re-stocking goods & materials, equipment maintenance and inventory, space design, and cleaning.
  • Worship tasks included planning music, building presentation slides, setup and tear-down, equipment inventory and maintenance, coordinating and supporting volunteers, leading the congregation in music and prayer, and making meaningful connections with congregation members and guests.

Worship Director

Hope Church
Bloomington, IL
01.2014 - 07.2017
  • Planned worship schedules and sequences of events to keep members engaged and active.
  • Recruited, equipped, and motivated band members
  • Put together lyrics presentations for congregation and musicians.
  • Provided organization, guidance, and support to volunteer vocalists, instrumentalists, and tech crew.
  • Maintained a library of music selections available for use in future services or special occasions.
  • Cultivated meaningful relationships with congregation members to promote engagement in worship services.
  • Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tri-Valley High School
Downs, IL
05-2003

Bachelor of Arts - Urban/Cross-Cultural Ministries

Greenville College
Greenville
06-2007

Skills

  • Guest relations
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Organization
  • Creative vision and implementation
  • Event coordination and scheduling
  • Customer service expertise

Affiliations

  • One Voice Mixed Chorus.
  • Craft Cocktail Creation.

Accomplishments

  • Co-written and released 3 music EPs and 7 singles within 14 years.

Motherhood

  • Multitasking.
  • Household Management.
  • Scheduling and time management.
  • Fielding requests.
  • Anticipating needs.
  • Organization.
  • Conflict Resolution.
  • Emotional regulation.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Worship Arts Director/Hospitality Coordinator

The Grove United Methodist Church
01.2021 - 11.2024

Worship Director

Hope Church
01.2014 - 07.2017

Independent Artist/Musician

Self-employeed
01.2011 - Current

High School Diploma -

Tri-Valley High School

Bachelor of Arts - Urban/Cross-Cultural Ministries

Greenville College

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