Jade Brooks

• - Serve as keyboardist for worship services and special events, enhancing the worship atmosphere.
• - Collaborate with worship leaders and vocalists to prepare and deliver music selections.
• - Support rehearsals and transitions to maintain service excellence.

• - Provide contracted music leadership and live performance for gospel artists, ministries, and churches.
• - Arrange, rehearse, and perform across diverse gospel styles, adapting to worship settings and event needs.
• - Support services, revivals, and concerts with professional music direction and performance.
• - Collaborate with pastors, choirs, and guest musicians to deliver impactful worship programs.

• - Manage AV installations and live sound for events, ensuring top-quality production.
• - Streamlined event setup processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• - Train junior technicians and raise overall team proficiency.
• - Built strong client relationships, driving repeat business and referrals.

Sound Engineer (Contractor)

Independent | Washington, DC | 2017 – Present

• Provide contracted live sound engineering and technical support for concerts, church events, and community programs.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot professional sound equipment for small and large-scale events.
• Collaborate with artists, ministries, and event organizers to ensure optimal sound quality and audience experience.
• Maintain and transport audio gear, ensuring reliability and performance in varied environments.

• - Lead and direct the church’s music ministry, including choir, musicians, and worship teams.
• - Serve as primary keyboardist, arranging music and accompanying weekly services and special events.
• - Mentor and develop volunteer musicians to raise performance standards.
• - Partner with pastoral staff to align music with sermons and seasonal church themes.

• - Increased sales by 15% through targeted outreach and product demonstrations.
• - Achieved 90% customer satisfaction rating through exceptional service.
• - Managed a sales team, providing coaching to consistently meet goals.

• - Consulted with clients to design custom sound system solutions.
• - Installed, calibrated, and maintained professional audio equipment.
• - Provided technical training and support to ensure client confidence.

• - Played at church events, concerts, and community programs as a Gospel Go-Go keyboardist.
• - Helped arrange and perform gospel-inspired Go-Go music that merged faith with cultural sound.
• - Supported rehearsals, recordings, and live shows with consistency and creativity.

• - Performed at church events, festivals, and community gatherings within the Gospel Go-Go tradition.
• - Delivered faith-driven performances combining gospel messages with high-energy Go-Go rhythms.
• - Assisted in arranging music and ensuring performance readiness across rehearsals and recordings.