Hi, I’m
Lydie Omesiete
Fine Arts Coordinator
Charlottesville,Virginia
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
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Summary
Dynamic individual with 5+ years of demonstrated enthusiasm for leadership, team building, and collaborative work. Possessing strong administrative, interpersonal skills and committed to establishing a positive and safe environment where creativity and innovation can thrive.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
Harvest Church Of God (Covenant Church)Charlottesville, Virginia
Fine Arts Coordinator
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- 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.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all music and production areas of ministry.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Created social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and promotion schedules.
- Maintained church website using content management systems and associated plugins.
- Coordinated with creative and design teams to produce high-quality visuals for promotional materials.
- Wrote press releases and other materials.
Albemarle County Public Schools
Choral Director
08.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Planned and directed choir rehearsals to increase music literacy and appreciation.
- Performed administrative tasks by developing budgets, designing and printing programs.
- Conducted auditions to choose performers for musical presentations.
- Directed group at live and recorded performances and rehearsals to guide rhythm, tempo and harmonic balances.
productions, handle publicity of shows, and costume design - Taught fundamentals of music theory and music history
- Managed yearly budgets; Purchased music for all performances; Planned field trips (day and overnight) for students;
- Manage uniform purchasing; Work with other county music teachers to promote the program and recruit;
- Managed annual fundraising opportunities for students and program; Work with other community leaders to provide
performance opportunities for students throughout the school year within the community - Coordinated with other performing arts professionals to organize festivals.
- Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
Morgan County High School
Choral Director
09.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Participated in GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) annual events: All-State Chorus, Large Group Performance Evaluations, Annual Conference, Participated in and organized in GHSA State and Regional Literary competitions
- Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
Education
Piedmont University
Master of Fine Arts from MFAin Music Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2016
Piedmont University
Bachelor of Fine Arts from BFAin
Music
01.2011 - 01.2014
Skills
Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as software applications relevant to area of responsibilityStrong written and verbal communicationBasic technical skills such as setting up projectors, photocopying, scanning, and managing media files
Web Design
Interpersonal Communication
Music editing
Studio recording experience
Google Workspace
Wide singing range
Choir performances
Solo singing
Sight singing
Performance Experience
Athens, Ga and Charlottesville, Va
- Side Hustle Band (Athens, Ga)
- Big Ray & the Kool Kats (Charlottesville, Va)
- Lead vocalist in 8-10 member bands
- Performed for several venues and event
- Network with local businesses
Piedmont College:
- Member of Piedmont College Singers, Chorale, & Opera Workshop
- President of Piedmont College Singers
- Assistant conductor of Piedmont College Chorale
- Vocal soloist in all ensembles
- Piedmont College Theatre Department Musicals
- Ensemble role in South Pacific, composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan
- Role of Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter
- North Georgia Theatre
- Role of Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5: The Musical, music and lyrics by Dolly Parton
- Role of Sylvia in All Shook Up: The Musical, music by Elvis Presley and book by Joe DiPietro
Availability
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Timeline
Fine Arts Coordinator
Harvest Church Of God (Covenant Church)
01.2019 - Current
Choral Director
Albemarle County Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
Choral Director
Morgan County High School
09.2016 - 05.2018
Piedmont University
Master of Fine Arts from MFAin Music Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2016
Piedmont University
Bachelor of Fine Arts from BFAin
Music
01.2011 - 01.2014