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Samuel Gard

Lena

Summary

Parish musician with 8 years of experience at St. Anne Parish as an organist, which led to being hired as Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy. Successfully led choir transitions and crafted engaging liturgical music, enhancing worship experiences. Proven communicator with a strong background in service and teambuilding.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy

St. Anne Parish
03.2025 - Current

In this role, I worked to build up stronger music ministry at the parish. I helped develop a choir at each worship site. I worked with the pastor to transition to a different hymnal. During this transition period, new hymns were introduced from the Source and Summit missal.


I plan the music and general intercessions for each weekend as well as plan special liturgies such as Holy Week and feast days.


While I have only been in this position for a few months, I have been an organist here for 8 years now.

Service Worker

Le Mieux Toyota
01.2024 - Current

Worked in detail to clean new and used cars before they were given to the customers. Currently work as a shuttle driver helping move cars in for service, and giving rides to anyone who needs to go somewhere while their car is being serviced.

Liturgical Assistant

University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry
08.2023 - Current

In this position, I serve as a sacristan for daily Masses, Sunday Masses, and Holy Days.

Factory Production Worker

Krueger International
06.2023 - 08.2023

Operated machinery to produce products such as chairs and desks for schools.

District Office Intern

Congressman Mike Gallagher
06.2022 - 08.2022

Answered phone calls from constituents, helped out at various events hosted by the congressional office.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Music Performance, Organ Concentration

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
05-2027

Minor - Business Administration

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
05-2027

Minor - Music in Faith

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame De La Baie Academy
Green Bay, WI
05-2023

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Thinker
  • Research Skills
  • Interpersonal
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Work Ethic
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy

St. Anne Parish
03.2025 - Current

Service Worker

Le Mieux Toyota
01.2024 - Current

Liturgical Assistant

University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry
08.2023 - Current

Factory Production Worker

Krueger International
06.2023 - 08.2023

District Office Intern

Congressman Mike Gallagher
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Music - Music Performance, Organ Concentration

University of St. Thomas

Minor - Business Administration

University of St. Thomas

Minor - Music in Faith

University of St. Thomas

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame De La Baie Academy

Relevant Experience

I performed my level I organ recital on 15 May 2025 at the University of St. Thomas.

Participated in the CMAA Colloquium this summer at the University of St. Thomas.

Attended the Extraordinary Music Workshop in Krakow, Poland last summer.

I am involved with the Liturgical Choir at the University of St. Thomas.

Highly involved with Campus Ministry at the University of St. Thomas.