Russell Newton

Clemson Worship Arts Director at NewSpring Church

Russell Newton has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Russell currently works at NewSpring Church as the Clemson Worship Arts Director and previously served as the Worship Technology Coordinator and Service Production Volunteer Staff. At NewSpring Church, they are involved in producing services, coaching volunteers, directing live video, programming multi-track playback, and mixing audio.

Prior to their work at NewSpring Church, Newton worked as an Audio Technician at Bannister Music & Sound. Russell also owns their own business, Russell Newton Productions, which provides audio, DJ, and video services for weddings and events.

Newton has also gained experience in the performing arts industry. Russell worked at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts as an Emerging Professional Resident and Student Assistant, where they were involved in audio production for various touring acts and local ensembles.

Additionally, Newton interned at Work Light Productions, specifically working on the National Tour of Cinderella. Russell'stasks included lighting setup, cable management, and operating spotlights.

To add to their diverse experience, Newton worked at a Chick-fil-A franchise as a Team Member and was promoted to Team Leader. Russell gained excellent guest experience skills and a knack for motivating teams to excel.

Overall, Russell Newton's work experience showcases their skills and versatility in audio production, event management, and leadership roles.

Russell Newton attended D.W Daniel High School from 2011 to 2015. However, no specific degree or field of study is provided for this education period.

After high school, they enrolled in Clemson University from 2015 to 2018 and completed a degree in Production Studies in Performing Arts with a focus on Audio Technology.

Additionally, Russell has obtained several certifications. In October 2017, they earned the Dante Certification Level 1 from Audinate. In December 2017, they obtained the Adobe Certified Associate Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015 certification from Adobe. Lastly, in February 2018, they achieved the Dante Certification Level 2, also from Audinate. No additional educational experiences or certifications are mentioned beyond what is provided.

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Timeline

  • Clemson Worship Arts Director

    December, 2021 - present

  • Worship Technology Coordinator

    February, 2019

  • Service Production Volunteer Staff

    November, 2015

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