Benjamin D.

Wagner
Phone: (612) 791-1513 Email: benwagnerarts@yahoo.com Profile:
Energetic professional with strong interpersonal communication skills. Strong problem solver who can conceptualize the big picture as well as focus on the small details of a given project. Fast learner who can manage multiple projects as well as work complete tasks under stress and deadline pressure. Highly motivated individual dedicated to the highest grade quality of work within an organization or individual project.

Education:
Minnesota State University, Mankato (2007-2011) BFA Musical Theatre BM Saxophone Performance Presenter and Speaker: National Conference for Undergraduate Research (2011) Presenter and Speaker: National Undergraduate Research Conference (2011)

Professional Experience:
Director of Music & Worship, Northeast United Methodist Church, MN, Oct 2011-Present Direct choral program. Rehearsal weekly, singing during service every third Sunday of the month. Lead in three large scale concerts throughout the year. Serve as pianist and worship leader during the weekly Sunday services. Organize and leader monthly NEUMC concert series. Freelance Actor/Singer/Dancer & Woodwind Doubler, Nationwide, July 2006-Present Performer with the MN Opera during their 2010/2011 & 2011/2012 seasons. Performed as saxophonist at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2011. Educator through the St Barnabas Center for the Arts, Bud's Music Center & through individual private studio. Freelance professional theatrical director/choreographer throughout the Midwest. Artistic Director: New Lens Theatre Company Recording artist, March 26th release of Simply Broadway Director of Children's Music, Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, MN, June 2008-Oct 2011 Direct both children's vocal ensembles, K-3 & 4-6 grade. Write, organize, direct yearly children's Christmas program. Direct/Choreograph yearly youth musical. Program Counselor, Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, WIS, (Summers) 2007-2011 Write, orchestrate summer programing for WAPO bible camp. Serve as program counselor, leading cabins of children in a week long summer bible camp experience. Write/Direct summer Drama worship. A full length play to serve as a worship service one night of each week for the kids.

 Lead mission team to Oahu, Hawaii for a three week trip to serve as camping ministry team for OYEA. (Oahu Youth Evangelical Association) Speak at chapel services, lead bible studies and weekly games/activities.