Brian Lewis Jr.
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Church Musician with a proven track record at Greater Acquaintance Baptist Church, adept in choral conducting and pastoral care. Enhanced worship experiences through innovative music arrangements and effective collaboration, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement. Recognized for exceptional stage presence and adaptability in diverse musical settings.
Professional musician prepared for impactful contributions in church setting. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in vocal and instrumental performance, music arrangement, and choir direction. Known for reliability and achieving results through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Musician
Greater Acquaintance Baptist Church
10.2024 - Current
- Effectively managed scheduling and logistics for all music-related activities, ensuring smooth operations at all times.
- Contributed to the overall spiritual growth of the congregation by providing inspirational musical selections during worship services.
- Collaborated with the choir and other musicians to create a cohesive and harmonious sound during performances.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with clergy, staff, and volunteers to foster a positive and collaborative environment for music ministry.
- Adapted quickly to changes in service formats or personnel needs, demonstrating flexibility as a musician and team player.
Church Musician-lead Drummer
Harvest Worship Center Ministries
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced worship experience by skillfully playing various musical instruments during services.
- Evaluated performance feedback from the congregation and made necessary adjustments to improve overall satisfaction with church music offerings.
- Worked closely with pastoral staff to select appropriate music that supported sermon themes and liturgical seasons.
- Developed an extensive repertoire of hymns, anthems, and other sacred music pieces to accommodate diverse church services.
Stock Manager/Buyer's Assistant
Hey YOU ! LLC
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained neat and organized backroom to easily access merchandise and drive sales.
- Streamlined the stock ordering process with accurate forecasting and timely communication with suppliers.
- Set up displays of merchandise to market new products to customers.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient stock management systems.
- Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Reduced waste by closely monitoring stock shelf life and rotating products accordingly.
Assistant Store Manager Trainee
Calvin's Hair Salon
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, maintaining proper stock counts and minimizing shrinkage rates.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping practices were followed at all times.
- Implemented loss prevention measures, reducing instances of theft or damage to store merchandise significantly.
- Contributed to the overall success of the store by consistently going above and beyond to meet customer expectations, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Education
University of Chicago/Woodlawn Campus
Chicago, IL05-2025
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Rehearsal techniques
- Choral conducting
- Music theory
- Stage presence
- Ear training
- Piano accompaniment
- Music arranging
Timeline
Church Musician
Greater Acquaintance Baptist Church
10.2024 - Current
Church Musician-lead Drummer
Harvest Worship Center Ministries
08.2024 - Current
Stock Manager/Buyer's Assistant
Hey YOU ! LLC
05.2021 - Current
Assistant Store Manager Trainee
Calvin's Hair Salon
06.2017 - 03.2020
University of Chicago/Woodlawn Campus
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