Siera Grace Toney
Membership Care Coordinator, Mass Choir Director, Worship Leader at NINETEENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH INC- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Community Behavioral HealthcareSep, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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NINETEENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH INC
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Membership Care Coordinator, Mass Choir Director, Worship Leader
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Feb 2019 - Present
• Conducts member care outreach to the entire 700-person membership of the historic Nineteenth Street Baptist Church which resulted in a 100% increase in awareness of the member care structure among church members • Coordinates collaborative outreach to members in partnership with the Senior Pastor, the Database Team, and the Joint Church Board • Co-coordinates music and program elements for weekly worship services and other special events which resulted in a 300% increase in online viewership Show less
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Siera Grace
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Professional Singer
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May 2014 - Present
As a vocalist and pastoral musician, Siera has diverse choral and solo music experience. She demonstrates well-rounded musical exposures and sensitivity to the socio-historical and spiritual moment through excellent song choice for special occasions and soul-stirring delivery of inspirational music in a variety of settings (e.g. churches, federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, learning insitutions, etc). As a vocalist and pastoral musician, Siera has diverse choral and solo music experience. She demonstrates well-rounded musical exposures and sensitivity to the socio-historical and spiritual moment through excellent song choice for special occasions and soul-stirring delivery of inspirational music in a variety of settings (e.g. churches, federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, learning insitutions, etc).
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Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel Choir, Howard University
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Washington, DC
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Soprano Soloist
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Sep 2016 - Feb 2019
● Leads weekly Sunday services (12+ services per semester) in music ministry as a chorister and soloist ● Prepares and presents formal introductions of the choir and its repertoire at about 3 off-campus engagements per semester resulting in a deeper knowledge of who the choir is as a ministry and what the choir will sing at the engagements ● Rehearses at least once weekly with extra rehearsals as necessary to prepare for engagements resulting in a more prepared repertoire and excellence in music ministry ● Learns and sings solos independently resulting in a wider solo repertoire and increased ownership of personal musical study and development ● Leads prayer and devotion before and after rehearsals and engagements Show less
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Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University
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Washington, DC
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Graduate Assistant to the Dean
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
● Liaised between the Dean of the Chapel, Chapel Staff, Chapel ministries, the School of Divinity, students, faculty, staff, and the greater University community in person, over the phone, via email and social media to manage daily Chapel operations, programming, and initiatives. ● Clarified the Chapel's theme for the year and created a PowerPoint presentation which resulted in the Chapel's First Student Leadership/Membership Orientations ● Planned 50+ Chapel services by requesting, collecting, and formatting elements from the Lectionary, Chapel Staff, Choirs, Chapel Ministries, and Community Partners (e.g. Friends of the Chapel, Children's Defense Fund, etc.) through email correspondence, meetings, and phone calls ● Created bulletins for 50+ Chapel services using Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Canva software ● Advised the Chapel's undergraduate organization, the Chapel Assistants, and their Executive Board in executing initiatives, resolving conflicts, and developing as leaders ● Served as a site Advisor for 40 undergraduate students during Howard University's Alternative Spring Break in Lumberton, NC which resulted in a cleaner river, sorted clothes for the thrift store, and leadership development among Howard students ● Served as Mistress of Ceremonies for weekly Reflective Moments brunches with weekly Chapel speakers, ministries, and guests ● Created, publicized, and promoted weekly interfaith programming ● Led worship at weekly Chapel service by reading Scripture, coordinating the dean's remarks, facilitating calls to Chapel from the Howard community, serving communion monthly, singing in the choir, coordinating photos with student groups, speakers, and guests ● Encouraged inclusivity to the differently abled by doing sign-language during all worship songs in service Show less
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The Library at Wesley Theological Seminary
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4400 Massachussetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016
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Circulation Assistant
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
-Facilitated 5 new patron registrations for first time borrowers enabling them to borrow materials -Updated 10 returning patrons’ registrations, enabling them to use their borrowing privileges in Fall ‘15 -Organizes and shelves 50-75 books per shift, that the library’s collection is orderly and accessible for patrons -Opens and sets up the library and all of its circulation equipment resulting in a clean, user-friendly environment for the entire Wesley community Cheerfully liaises between the Library staff and diverse constituencies of seminary and community patrons resulting in patrons benefitting from library services and adhering to library policies Serves as the library’s customer service representative in person and over the phone by answering questions and assisting with challenges and thus cultivating better understanding of library systems, policies, and services among patrons. -Assisted public service librarian with extensive research for a patrons’ research paper which resulted in finding the resource that allowed her to maintain her original topic Show less
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DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
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United States
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Education Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Customer Service Specialist- Parent Resource Center, Department of Transportation
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2016 - 2016
● Served as an official liaison between the public and OSSE's Division of Student Transportation which has resulted in improved relations between the Parent Resource Center and other OSSE-DOT stakeholders (parents, students, school staff, and other OSSE-DOT employees, etc.) ● Managed an average of 50 inbound calls a day and provides complete, correct information regarding the transportation services of about 3500 students increased daily call-handling capacity by 10% ● Received kudos and formal community compliments on at least 10 different occasions from various OSSE-DOT stakeholders including callers, bus terminal staff, supervisors, and quality assurance managers for providing superior service quality within the first two months of call handling. ● Completed other tasks as assigned with great alacrity (e.g. researching partnerships, front desk coverage, creating and editing Excel spreadsheets, designing training binders, etc.) Show less
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EEO/Diversity Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
-Resident soloist for the Mint’s special emphasis programs including Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage, Latin American Heritage, and Native American Heritage Months, Veteran’s Day, African-American History Month and Women’s History Month -Courted and coordinated the speaker for the Mint’s 2015 Latin American Heritage Month program -Represented the US Mint at the national Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s public meeting and gained first-hand knowledge about the EEOC along with substantial material for the Mint’s 2015 Quarter 3 Diversity newsletter -Redesigned the departmental newsletter and contributed five (5) articles thus refocusing diversity management department on giving Mint workers more tools to create equitable workplaces and spaces Show less
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Bennett College
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Peer Tutor
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Aug 2011 - May 2014
Subjects: Spanish, English, Writing Skills, Music, Diction, College Math, Computer Literacy & Applications Subjects: Spanish, English, Writing Skills, Music, Diction, College Math, Computer Literacy & Applications
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Education
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Howard University School of Divinity
Divinity/Music Ministry, Masters of Divinity Student -
2010 - 2014
Bennett College for Women
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Vocal Performance, Womanist Religious Theology, and Global Studies
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