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I am a Worship Pastor, nonprofit administrator, and professional vocalist with 27 years of leadership in church ministry, community development, and music education. I specialize in worship planning, team development, budgeting, event coordination, and multicultural engagement, and I am passionate about mentoring students and young adults to train and equip musicians, worship leaders, and community residents. I excel at managing large teams, restructuring systems, coordinating multi-campus ministries, and supporting self-sufficiency initiatives in underserved populations. I am committed to operational excellence across sacred and nonprofit sectors and enjoy building sustainable worship cultures, launching leadership development programs, and delivering impactful experiences through music and ministry.…I am a Worship Pastor, nonprofit administrator, and professional vocalist with 27 years of leadership in church ministry, community development, and music education. I specialize in worship planning, team development, budgeting, event coordination, and multicultural engagement, and I am passionate about mentoring students and young adults to train and equip musicians, worship leaders, and community residents. I excel at managing large teams, restructuring systems, coordinating multi-campus ministries, and supporting self-sufficiency initiatives in underserved populations. I am committed to operational excellence across sacred and nonprofit sectors and enjoy building sustainable worship cultures, launching leadership development programs, and delivering impactful experiences through music and ministry.

Shawanda Nicole Smith

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I am a Worship Pastor, nonprofit administrator, and professional vocalist with 27 years of leadership in church ministry, community development, and music education. I specialize in worship planning, team development, budgeting, event coordination, and multicultural engagement, and I am passionate about mentoring students and young adults to train and equip musicians, worship leaders, and community residents. I excel at managing large teams, restructuring systems, coordinating multi-campus ministries, and supporting self-sufficiency initiatives in underserved populations. I am committed to operational excellence across sacred and nonprofit sectors and enjoy building sustainable worship cultures, launching leadership development programs, and delivering impactful experiences through music and ministry.…I am a Worship Pastor, nonprofit administrator, and professional vocalist with 27 years of leadership in church ministry, community development, and music education. I specialize in worship planning, team development, budgeting, event coordination, and multicultural engagement, and I am passionate about mentoring students and young adults to train and equip musicians, worship leaders, and community residents. I excel at managing large teams, restructuring systems, coordinating multi-campus ministries, and supporting self-sufficiency initiatives in underserved populations. I am committed to operational excellence across sacred and nonprofit sectors and enjoy building sustainable worship cultures, launching leadership development programs, and delivering impactful experiences through music and ministry.

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I am a Worship Pastor, nonprofit administrator, and professional vocalist with 27 years of leadership in church ministry, community development, and music education. I specialize in worship planning, team development, budgeting, event coordination, and multicultural engagement, and I am passionate about mentoring students and young adults to train and equip musicians, worship leaders, and community residents.

I excel at managing large teams, restructuring systems, coordinating multi-campus ministries, and supporting self-sufficiency initiatives in underserved populations. I am committed to operational excellence across sacred and nonprofit sectors and enjoy building sustainable worship cultures, launching leadership development programs, and delivering impactful experiences through music and ministry.

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Work Experience

Founder & Principal Consultant at The Vocal Company

January 1, 2023 - Present

Lead a multi-service brand focused on vocal coaching, worship consulting, and artist development (sacred & secular). Provide 1:1 and group vocal training; design worship systems & leadership development strategies; partner with churches to restructure music departments and build worship culture; build client onboarding systems, branding, and social media presence; manage contracts, scheduling, invoicing, and marketing as sole proprietor.

Minister of Music / Worship Operations at One Family Church

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Directed worship ministry across 3 campuses (70–110 team members: staff, musicians, choirs, children & adult teams). Rebuilt onboarding & training systems with standardized documentation and scalable processes. Implemented BAND + Planning Center to streamline communication & scheduling. Designed worship flow models, sound protocols, and software-based set replication. Increased volunteer engagement and improved worship quality across campuses.

Worship Pastor at Joyce Meyer Ministries

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Oversaw Worship & Media for 700+ member global ministry, supervising 40+ volunteers & 4 staff. Streamlined recruitment, scheduling, and communication using Planning Center. Managed livestreams, ProPresenter, video editing & social media for global reach. Planned and executed conferences, holidays, and large-scale worship events. Managed departmental budget and contractor payroll.

Vocal Instructor at School of Rock

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Provided weekly vocal coaching across genres for students of all ages. Taught basic music theory, stage presence, and performance techniques. Directed small groups and bands from beginner to advanced levels.

Family Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator / Eligibility Specialist at Greater Dayton Premier Management

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Provided case management for public housing residents, supporting stability & growth. Built partnerships for self-sufficiency programs in employment, health & education. Facilitated literacy, life skills, healthcare, and technology workshops. Assisted elderly residents with benefits & housing eligibility applications. Coordinated crisis response for housing, food, and financial emergencies.