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Jeffrey Wilkes

Lynchburg

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Sound Engineer/Co-Owner

Top Secret Productions
Lynchburg
04.2010 - Current
  • Provided technical support for bands during live shows or studio sessions as needed.
  • Monitored sound levels during recording sessions and live events to guarantee quality recordings.
  • Evaluated recordings for clarity, accuracy, balance and overall quality.

• set up stage/sound equipment adequate for riders.

Minister of Music/Church Musician

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
Madison Heights
10.2009 - Current
  • Organized and led weekly choir rehearsals.
  • Recruited new members to join the church's musical groups.
  • Created a library of vocal, instrumental, and choral music selections.
  • Led teams of singers and instrumentalists in preparing seasonal cantatas and musicals for presentation during holiday seasons.
  • Scheduled musicians for all church services and events.
  • Coached soloists in preparation for special performances.
  • Directed worship services, including selecting appropriate music, leading congregational singing, providing accompaniment on piano or organ, and coordinating with other musicians in the service.
  • Supervised sound technicians responsible for setting up audio equipment before each service or event.
  • Oversaw maintenance needs related to any musical instruments owned by the church.
  • Actively sought out new pieces of music suitable for use within traditional worship settings.
  • Collaborated with pastors to plan meaningful worship experiences that incorporated music into the overall service design.
  • Developed and implemented music programs for special events and services.
  • Maintained an inventory of musical instruments and equipment.
  • Collaborated with other clergy members and staff to plan overall direction based on sermon series and seasonal themes.
  • Coordinated substitute Minister of Music to fulfill role when unavailable for consistent services.
  • Played instruments during worship services, weddings, and funerals.

Small Business Owner

Hill City Cuts Barber Shop
Lynchburg
04.2013 - 09.2020
  • Developed business plans and strategies to grow small business.
  • Provided support services such as technical assistance or troubleshooting issues for clients.
  • Advised employees on best practices regarding safety protocols and procedures.

• hired barbers and beauticians as needed.

•assisted new employees in gaining clientele.

Barber /Barber Shop Manager

Chopper’s Barber and Beauty salon
Lynchburg
06.1999 - 04.2013
  • Brought forth new ideas and promotions to attract new customers.
  • Greeted customers, provided consultation services and identified customer needs.
  • Followed established procedures for cutting hair according to customer requests.
  • Treated personal clientele weekly

Sales Associate

Sears
Lynchburg
06.1997 - 09.2000
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Demonstrated product feature customers' needs.
  • Made a sales of products and product warranties.

Education

Completion of Barber Instructor - Barbering

Miracle University
Martinsville, VA
01-2017

Certificate of Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA
05-2000

High School Diploma -

William Campbell High School
Naruna, VA
06-1999

Skills

  • Sound engineering
  • Audio mixing
  • Live sound production
  • Equipment maintenance

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Hill City Cuts Barber Shop
04.2013 - 09.2020

Sound Engineer/Co-Owner

Top Secret Productions
04.2010 - Current

Minister of Music/Church Musician

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
10.2009 - Current

Barber /Barber Shop Manager

Chopper’s Barber and Beauty salon
06.1999 - 04.2013

Sales Associate

Sears
06.1997 - 09.2000

Completion of Barber Instructor - Barbering

Miracle University

Certificate of Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Central Virginia Community College

High School Diploma -

William Campbell High School
Jeffrey Wilkes