Chris Adams (CA) is an award-winning, multi-genre, Billboard-charting producer, programmer and pianist. He crosses over for albums, commercials, podcasts, films and much more. With more than 2,000,000+ streams combined in Gospel, Urban and Pop, his sound has been deemed as unique. CA is an upcoming, multi-platinum producer with catchy melodies, memorable bridges and overall compelling messages who will soon top charts.…

CHRISTOPHER ADAMS

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Chris Adams (CA) is an award-winning, multi-genre, Billboard-charting producer, programmer and pianist. He crosses over for albums, commercials, podcasts, films and much more. With more than 2,000,000+ streams combined in Gospel, Urban and Pop, his sound has been deemed as unique. CA is an upcoming, multi-platinum producer with catchy melodies, memorable bridges and overall compelling messages who will soon top charts.…

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Chris Adams (CA) is an award-winning, multi-genre, Billboard-charting producer, programmer and pianist. He crosses over for albums, commercials, podcasts, films and much more.

With more than 2,000,000+ streams combined in Gospel, Urban and Pop, his sound has been deemed as unique. CA is an upcoming, multi-platinum producer with catchy melodies, memorable bridges and overall compelling messages who will soon top charts.

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English
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Work Experience

Co-Lead of Music (Creative) at Transformation Church
July 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Protects the culture of Transformation Church and drives the Five Cs—Character, Competency, Catalytic, Collaboration, and Chemistry. Discovers develops disciples and deploys servant leaders in Production aligned with the church's Vision and Values. Oversees onboarding equipping and shepherding of music teams and builds personal relationships with servant leaders across groups. Evaluates existing music activities investigates growth opportunities and submits findings for review. Plans weekends and events to maintain a healthy culture. Oversees development writing arranging and recording of original music for the TC sound and curates Ableton Live sessions for rehearsals and services. Manages equipment orders and supplies and fosters proactive project management across ministry teams.
Creative Music Producer at Transformation Church
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Developed wrote arranged and recorded music for the TC sound and supported weekend service music through producing tracks pre/post service music. Led music rehearsals ensured the music team was well equipped for excellent services. Collaborated with the Worship Director to program Ableton Live sessions and create sound beds for TC projects. Managed uploads of singles and albums and oversaw music equipment software and supplies for the team. Drove collaboration across ministry teams and maintained proactive scheduling and planning for services and events.
International CEO, Lead Music Producer at VonJoie Music Group, LLC
April 1, 2013 - Present
Award-winning producer and pianist delivering music projects for diverse artists locally nationally and internationally. Specializes in pop urban and gospel. Oversees project deadlines schedules contractors session musicians and vocalists. Coordinates studio usage and works with mixing and mastering engineers. Recognized as a top-rated producer on SoundBetter.
Music Pastor at Nikao Church
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Led band and singers in worship services and conducted production service planning and strategy with the senior pastor. Oversaw more than 30 volunteers and developed music production tracks for weekly worship.
Recruiting Coordinator at PeopleScout – Bank of America (contract)
March 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
collaborated with recruiters to design candidate experience; tracked candidate progress from initial contact through offer; built onboarding tools and managed interview processes through Taleo while working remotely.
Recruiting Coordinator at Duke Energy – Talent Acquisition
September 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Managed candidate flow through recruitment onboarding from scheduling interviews to onboarding; arranged travel; liaised with candidates; used Taleo and Onboarding Center to track applications.
Music Director - One Life (Youth Church); Lead Keyboard Player at World Overcomers Christian Church - Durham, NC
August 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014
Developed music production tracks; led the youth worship team; conducted production and planning meetings with youth pastor; supported the music pastor; oversaw volunteers.
Client Coordinator at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc.
November 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013
Set up and tracked new professional hire processes; coordinated with HR and clients to secure POs; ensured contract compliance.
Associate Recruiter at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc.
July 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Sourced engineering and nuclear IT candidates; built candidate pipelines; conducted initial phone screens.
Recruiter Intern at Resolvit
July 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Built applicant sources researched and contacted qualified candidates; communicated opportunities and benefits; discussed needs with recruiters and account managers.
Co-Lead of Music (Creative) at Transformation Church – Indian Land, SC
July 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Protect the culture of Transformation Church and live out the Five C’s: Character, Competency, Catalytic, Collaboration, and Chemistry. Proactively discover, develop, disciple, and deploy Servant Leaders for Production, and oversee onboarding and shepherding in collaboration with the Music Lead. Lead relational engagement across one-on-one to large groups to foster personal relationships with music team Servant Leaders. Regularly evaluate and grow music activities with the Sr Creative Arts Director, and drive cross-department collaboration in planning. Plan and program weekend services and events to maintain a healthy music culture. Develop, write, arrange, and record original music for the TC sound, coaching musicians in a multiethnic context. Curate Ableton Live libraries and customize sessions for rehearsals and services.
Creative Music Producer at Transformation Church – Indian Land, SC
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Proactively discover, develop, disciple, and deploy Servant Leaders in Music. Oversee onboarding and shepherding for the Music team in collaboration with the Creative Arts leadership. Develop, write, arrange, and record music for a compelling TC sound in a multiethnic context; support weekend services with produced tracks and service music. Lead rehearsals and weekend execution in coordination with the Worship Director to ensure timely, high-quality services. Curate Ableton Live song libraries and sessions for rehearsals and Sunday services; manage uploads of TC singles/albums and coordinate equipment and software orders in support of the Music team. Maintain proactive project management and cross-team collaboration.
Music Pastor at Nikao Church - Charlotte, NC
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Lead band and singers in worship services; conduct production and service planning meetings and strategy with the Lead Pastor. Champion music rehearsals and weekend services to ensure timely, excellent execution; oversee over 30 volunteers; develop music production tracks (Logic) for weekly worship.
Recruiting Coordinator at PeopleScout – Bank of America (contract) - Charlotte, NC
March 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Collaborated with recruiters to design the candidate experience; liaised with Senior Recruiting Coordinators to track progress from initial contact through offer; built onboarding tooling for current employees and candidates; managed interviews via Taleo while working remotely.
Recruiting Coordinator at Duke Energy – Talent Acquisition - Charlotte, NC
September 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Managed candidate flow through recruitment and onboarding, from interview scheduling to new employee onboarding; arranged travel and conducted testing/screenings; served as liaison between Duke Energy and candidates; tracked applicants via Taleo and Onboarding Center; provided back-up support to senior recruiters.
Client Coordinator at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. , Raleigh, NC
November 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013
Set up and tracked new professional hire processes, ensuring HR had required information; collaborated with clients to secure Purchase Orders prior to start; reviewed contracts and ensured compliance.
Associate Recruiter at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. , Raleigh, NC
July 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Sourced engineering and nuclear IT candidates in a fast-paced environment; partnered with Senior Recruiter to build candidate pipelines; conducted initial phone screens to qualify skill sets.
Recruiter Intern at Resolvit - Raleigh, NC
July 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Built applicant sources by researching and contacting qualified candidates; clarified job requirements; communicated company opportunities and benefits; aligned recruiting requirements with client goals.

Education

BS in Mass Communication with Concentration in Public Relations at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2008
BA in Music with Elective Studies in Business at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2006
BS in Mass Communication with Concentration in Public Relations at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2008
BA in Music with Elective Studies in Business at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2006

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Energy & Utilities

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