RICHARD L. MACDONALD

rickymacdonald@gmail.com

671 W. 1st Street, Azusa, CA 91702

626.253.6816

www.rickymacdonaldmusic.com

 

OBJECTIVE

To glorify The Lord as I serve Him in vocation ministry. To fulfill His calling on my life to be a Worship Leader. My objective is to obtain a full-time position that allows me to utilize my gifts as a leader in the areas of musical worship and pastoral leadership.

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leader, motivator and visionary.

• Experienced in collaborating with Lead Pastor and other ministry staff to design a weekly Sunday service focused on a main thematic message.

• Great communication skills including public speaking

• Extensive experience of leading a Worship Team consisting of various instruments.

• Very knowledgeable in church operations and worship ministry.

• Strong knowledge of a wide variety of music and worship styles.

• Proficient in Acoustic Guitar, Lead (electric) Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drums and Keyboards.

• Advanced knowledge in AVL - Pro-Audio, Computers, Lighting and Projection Systems.

• Excellent leadership, management and motivational skills.

• Professional Graphic Designer for over 12 years.

• Experienced in Pastor Leadership and Systems Management within the Church.

 

EDUCATION

• 2004 High School Diploma – Gladstone High School – Azusa, CA

• 2004 Prayer & Worship Internship – Forerunner Christian Fellowship – Kansas City, MO

• 2004 Soul Survivor Tour, Tim Hughes & Mike Pilavachi

• 2005 Worship Seminar, Matt Redman

• 2011 Worship Leading Seminar, Eddie Espinosa (Vineyard)

 

CORPORATE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Associate Pastor & Director of Worship  //  Grace Fellowship, Duarte, CA   //  Nov. 2013 – Present

• Worship Musician  //  Metro Christian Fellowship, Kansas City, MO //  Mar. 2012 – Feb. 2013

• Worship Leader  //  Vineyard Church, Glendora, CA  //  Aug. 2009 – Jun. 2011

• Worship Leader/Intern  //  IHOP - Kansas City, MO //  July 2004 – Dec. 2004

• Worship Leader  //  Azusa Foursquare Church, Azusa, CA //  Aug. 2002 – Jul. 2004

• Youth Worship Director  //  U-Turn Youth Ministry, Azusa, CA  //  Jun. 2001- Jul. 2004

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Freelance Designer & Marketing Consultant  //  Duarte, CA  //  Jan. 2007 - Present

• Product Manager  //  Print & Mail Concepts, El Monte, CA  //  Apr. 2014 - January 2016

• Director of Sales & Marketing  //  Aspen Leaf Kitchens, Denver, CO //  Feb. 2013 – Aug. 2013

• Owner/Operator  //  Ready Art Design Studio, Covina, CA & Kansas City, MO  //  Jan 2007 – Jan. 2013

• Manager/Graphic Designer  //  deLong Unlimited, Covina, CA //  Dec. 2005 – Jun. 2011

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