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Sylvia Chapa

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Seasoned [Job Title] plans and directs different types of student-centered and faith-based services. Well-versed in providing counseling, organizing activities and overseeing operations. Over [Number] years of progressive experience in private religious education institutions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Music Ministries

Church Of The Holy Family
04.2014 - Current
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Symphonicity Chorus Accompanist

Symphonicity Orchestra
01.1998 - 03.2023
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific song parts.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.

Accompanist - Collaborative Pianist

Virginia Wesleyan Summer Sacred Music Conference
07.1998 - 07.2019
  • Met with parents to discuss student progress.
  • Used community resources to enrich educational content.
  • Shared records with staff members in line with compliance standards.
  • Supervised group of [Number] children in activities, trips and outings.
  • Conducted group conferences based on observation of associate performance.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Chorus Director

Catholic High School
08.2008 - 06.2014
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
  • Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule.
  • Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength and compliance with FCC standards.

Director of Music Ministries

St. Nicholas Catholic Church
07.2005 - 04.2014
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Director of Music Ministries

Church Of The Holy Family
07.2001 - 07.2005
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music; Minor in Philosophy of Religion

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Graduate Courses in Liturgical Music 2005 And 2006

U of Notre Dame, SummerSong Liturgical Music Progr
South Bend, Indiana

Sacred Music in Catholic Parishes - Practical App

National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)
Various

National Leadership Roundtable - Church Management

Mid-Atlantic Conference
Baltimore, MD

Accompanist And Attendee

Virginia Wesleyan Summer Sacred Music Conference
Virginia Beach, VA

Skills

  • Church Programming
  • Strategize Plans
  • Piano Playing
  • Musical Composition
  • Music Arrangements
  • Creative Solutions
  • Train Staff
  • Music Ministry
  • Spiritual Care
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Choir Rehearsals
  • Congregation Relations
  • Music Selection
  • Solo Performances

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Affiliations

  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • Project Management Institute
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Freemason

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Additional Information

Summary of me

Timeline

Director of Music Ministries

Church Of The Holy Family
04.2014 - Current

Chorus Director

Catholic High School
08.2008 - 06.2014

Director of Music Ministries

St. Nicholas Catholic Church
07.2005 - 04.2014

Director of Music Ministries

Church Of The Holy Family
07.2001 - 07.2005

Accompanist - Collaborative Pianist

Virginia Wesleyan Summer Sacred Music Conference
07.1998 - 07.2019

Symphonicity Chorus Accompanist

Symphonicity Orchestra
01.1998 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Music; Minor in Philosophy of Religion

Old Dominion University

Graduate Courses in Liturgical Music 2005 And 2006

U of Notre Dame, SummerSong Liturgical Music Progr

Sacred Music in Catholic Parishes - Practical App

National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)

National Leadership Roundtable - Church Management

Mid-Atlantic Conference

Accompanist And Attendee

Virginia Wesleyan Summer Sacred Music Conference

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