R ya n W a g g o n e r

(313) 712 5140

Rwags22@yahoo.com
www.ryanwaggonermusic.weebly.com

EDUCATION
M I C H I G A N S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y (East Lansing, MI) Aug 2012 May 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Focus: Behavioral and Personality Psychology Focus: Interpersonal and Organizational Communication
Minors: Music, Educational Studies

EXPERIENCE
I N T E R N : Grace Community Church (Detroit, MI) May August 2014
Received training in leadership of a group of musicians, scheduling musicians, and on-stage communication with
audience
Partnership with Eagle Childrens Charities involving problem solving, strenuous manual labor, and managing
coach-organization relations

C O U N S E L O R : SpringHill Camps (Evart, MI ) May August 2015

Utilized experiential learning, well-being and safety procedures for groups and children, large-group leadership,
and formal feedback processes
Mitigated behavioral issues in campers as well as accommodated special needs, such as: person-first language,
handicap accessibility and safety, behavioral impairments, and a tremendous focus on inclusion

M E D I A I N T E R N : Crossroads (Chicago, IL) May August 2016

Participated in the creation of a theme, branding, social media, and media products for IndyCC, one of the
largest Christian conferences for college students in the Midwest
Utilized team management, effective workflow, various brainstorming processes, and conflict management
Led concept formation, shot planning, script writing, and all audio for videos for IndyCC
Led conceptualization and creation of a website for Cru, chicagosummermission.com, and implemented an
overhaul of the acceptance process to be primarily online using the website

W O R S H I P / E V E N T L E A D E R : Cru (East Lansing, MI) Aug 2014 Present

Led a team of musicians and tech people in supporting large events by Cru, primarily the weekly all-campus
gathering of Cru, Real Life, which hosts 300-500 people a week
Implemented Planning Center to organize Real Life, creation of 80+ chord charts, set lists, and training videos
Involved set list creation, leading the audition process, growing team members musically and spiritually, rehearsal
strategies, and training tech members in slide creation/running, sound system setup, and how to run the mix board
Led planning and directing of Real Life and other large community events such as retreats, worship nights, barn
bash, and semester welcome back
Typically played acoustic guitar while singing lead vocals, but also encouraging other band members to take
leadership and constructively grow through mistakes and successes in planning and playing music

SKILLS
MUSIC PROFICIENCIES:
Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, lead and background vocals, drums, cajon, keys/synth, bass
Proficient in use of in-ears, click tracks, and backing tracks
Involved in several college vocal choirs, tenor voice part
Experience playing French horn and trumpet in a myriad of ensembles, including jazz, church, accompaniment,
Michigan Youth Arts Festival, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra youth ensembles
Passion for incorporating technology in a musical environment

VISUAL SOFTWARE: MUSIC SOFTWARE: ORG. SOFTWARE:

Adobe AfterEffects Studio One 3 Professional BaseCamp
Adobe Premiere Pro Pro Tools First Planning Center
Adobe Photoshop Mainstage (Logic Pro) GroupMe
Adobe InDesign Garage Band Google Drive
Adobe Illustrator Presonus Capture 2
EasyWorship Ableton Live
Propresenter 5 + 6 Melodyne