Experience

Lifehouse Church (Hagerstown, MD)

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Arts Music Director

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  Music Director for all Lifehouse Church campuses, campus worship leader at Leitersburg Cinemas location, Lifehouse worship band Vocal Coach and Keyboard Coach, and Creative Arts Department Production coordinator. -Communicate with musicians in the worship band regarding all rehearsals, meetings, schedules, announcements, coordination, and musical planning through email and Planning Center Online -Work with campus pastors and other creative team leaders to select songs for series and weekend setlists (as well as music for special elements and events) -Provide instruction and create workshops for vocalists and pianists on the team -Attend and contribute information and ideas at meetings for creative planning, worship department, supervisor, programming and creative arts team -Coordinate with other Creative Arts department heads and leaders regarding weekly and monthly services -Facilitate band rehearsals -Plan and lead group devotions with campus team -Create and edit chord charts for songs -Upload documents, links, and sound files to Planning Center Online -Create plans and detailed outline for services on Planning Center Online -Assist in coordinating and executing special music events for Lifehouse services and programs -Facilitate interdepartmental meetings to coordinate big events for Lifehouse Church -Facilitate creative arts department runthroughs and outlines for big events for Lifehouse Church www.lifehousechurch.org skerr@lifehousechurch.org Show less



Self-Employed

• Hagerstown, MD

• Voice and piano instructor

  • Mar 2011 - Present

  Lessons in voice and piano available for all ages (currently teach ages 5-40). Instruct in a variety of styles according to student’s preferences and goals, giving instruction in several aspects of musical theory, technique, and reading. (Also experienced in group voice lessons, kindergarten music instruction, and choral instruction, as well as coaching vocal music for stage productions.) shalishasings@gmail.com Lessons in voice and piano available for all ages (currently teach ages 5-40). Instruct in a variety of styles according to student’s preferences and goals, giving instruction in several aspects of musical theory, technique, and reading. (Also experienced in group voice lessons, kindergarten music instruction, and choral instruction, as well as coaching vocal music for stage productions.) shalishasings@gmail.com



Authentic Community Theatre, Inc.

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Storytelling Program Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Jan 2021

  Storytelling Program Manager (2013-2020) -Grant funded through the Nora Roberts Foundation -Create budget, contracts, and schedule for staff -Create original script in partnership with script writer and story development team -Assist with marketing and advertisement of the program -Partnership with Washington County Free Library system -Partnership with Washington County Recreation Department and Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Department -Schedule of 30 Parks, Libraries, and Outreach performances in June and July -Coordinate staff, board, park/camp/library representatives throughout program -Assist in auditions, staffing, rehearsals, and preparation with director and other staff members -Assist in costume decisions, promotional photography, music selection, etc. -Create detailed report for Nora Roberts Foundation at the completion of the program FORMER ROLES for Authentic Community Theatre: -President of the Board of Directors from 2015-2017 -Program Manager for SIFTA (Summer Institute for the Arts) Performing Arts Academy (grades 1 through 12) -Vocal instructor and staff accompanist (music and staging rehearsals, performances, shows, and ensembles) -Lead instructor for Magical Journeys kindergarten visits -Coach for cast members in solo and ensemble vocal music -Board of Directors and Creative Team member for several programs -Creator of concepts, storyboards, logos and script ideas for productions, etc. -Set design, construction, and painting -Art instructor -Cast member in productions and on recordings -Assistant in daily tasks of camp and rehearsals, as well as in office work and promotions Show less



Washington County Public School System

• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Substitute teacher

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2014

  Accept positions through online webcenter system or by automatic voice messaging system, but often accept positions directly from public school teachers (by phone or email). Certified to teach K-12. Teach all grade levels and most school subjects (including the county's alternative middle and high schools, as well as the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts). Communicate with teachers and faculty at each school, take attendance, follow school instructions and lesson plans left by the teacher, take disciplinary and emergency action when necessary according to school codes and teacher guidelines. Show less



MAIA Modeling and Talent Agency

• Hagerstown, MD

• Educational Director

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2013

  Director of Educational training. Model training includes sessions in Intro to the Industry, Runway, Photography, Branding, Etiquette and Personality, Communication, and other special workshops. Instructor training includes curriculums and lesson plans; documents and course materials; student and instructor feedback forms; training descriptions; instructor recruitment. Stylist and makeup artist for MAIA photoshoots and runway shows. Photoshoot and runway show producer. Schedule Model Development meetings and model interviews, communicate with instructors, staff, models and parents regarding schedules, events, training, and meetings. Show less



Shenandoah University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate assistant

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Coordinate and create recital programs for conservatory students. Create spreadsheets using Excel, organizing and editing lists throughout the semester. Create recital programs using InDesign, proofreading and editing information for each program. Save program information and files (InDesign and PDF) to a shared faculty network drive. Communicate with students, faculty and staff through email, submitting documents for approval and distributing completed programs to correct departments and individuals. Show less