Sam Bostwick
Santaquin,UT
Summary
Experienced Product Manager with a background in program development, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder alignment. Skilled in leading initiatives that enhance experiential gospel learning, sacred music, and performance programs. Committed to creating meaningful resources that support diverse Church members worldwide in joyfully living the gospel of Jesus Christ. Known for a thoughtful, team-oriented approach to implementing strategic plans and improving processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional collaboration on hymnbook implementation, driving development of audio recordings, ASL music resources, music skills training, and awareness initiatives.
- Managed non-core music resources, partnering with teams to produce Songs of Devotion, and publish submitted sheet music and audio assets, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
Adjunct Professor
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Designed and delivered courses in Acting, Voice & Diction, and Classical Voice, enhancing student performance and technical skills.
- Coached musical theatre students, integrating storytelling, song analysis, and performance techniques to support their artistic development.
Associate Director, Performer
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2011 - 12.2019
- Motivated and coached hundreds of professional and volunteer cast members, providing guidance on roles and effectiveness.
- Demonstrated leadership and commitment to others, supporting casts joyfully through demanding schedules and tiring conditions.
Product Manager
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Led product standardization for FSY Conferences and Temple Square Performances, aligning with a Church-wide initiative to simplify offerings and improve impact.
- Collaborated with senior leadership and other staff to develop core elements of the global Children and Youth Program.
- Advised an in-Area creative team and the Mexico Area Presidency to produce a theatrical broadcast celebrating the Church’s history in Mexico.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Voice Studies: Teaching and Coaching
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
London, EnglandBachelor of Fine Arts - Music Dance Theater
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah, USASkills
- Cross-functional leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interdisciplinary thinking
- Analytical reasoning
- Stakeholder alignment
- Product vision and strategy
- Product development
- Curriculum development
- Professional communication – internal and external
- Writing – business, marketing, education, script
- Content development and coordination
- Video content production
- Voice and acting training
- Coaching, mentoring, and teaching
- Customer and media relations
- Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Product Manager
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
03.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Brigham Young University
09.2019 - 12.2021
Product Manager
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
05.2014 - 04.2017
Associate Director, Performer
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
09.2011 - 12.2019
Master of Fine Arts - Voice Studies: Teaching and Coaching
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Dance Theater
Brigham Young University