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Seun Johnson Are

Dallas,Texas

Summary

Accomplished Music Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.

Passionate for leading worship and an accomplished musician, singer and Christian songwriter. Demonstrates effective leadership in goal setting, spiritual growth, and team development.

Looking to expand reach and leverage many years of experience in Ministry, Events production and Performing arts into a position with an innovative and creative team.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director /Lead Developer

Priaseline Limited UK
London, London
03.2016 - Current
  • Inventor of the AFROBEAT ON THE PAD App. First of its kind.
  • Lead developer of the Afrobeats on the pad iOS and Android App Project.
  • Interviewed, supervised and motivated staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Worked closely with UX graphic designers working on the app project designs
  • Coordinated and overseeing iOS and Android developers team working on the Afrobeats On the pad project.
  • Implemented team plan, clarified roles of members and introduced new processes to boost quality across departments for the project.
  • Organized various test events for the app project attracting Great African musicians like King Sunny Ade, Yinka Ayefele and many more.

Lead Worship Minister /Music Coordinator

RCCG WINNERS WAY DARTFORD UK
Erith, Kent
04.2019 - 08.2022
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
  • Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
  • Directed Choir at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
  • Auditioned and selected singers for special ministrations.
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Led Praise and Worship as Lead Worship minister
  • Led African Praise sessions in every special thanksgiving services

Lead Worship Minister /Assistant Sound Engineer

LFC WINNERS CHAPEL London
Dartford, Kent
07.2014 - 12.2021
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various special services of live events and concerts in Church
  • Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.
  • Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments for all live recordings for Choir ministrations
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to rehearsals and church services, broadcasts and recordings via virtual sound check
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system. virtual sound check, mixing sound for services.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Coordinator of the "Original Song Writers Group" for the Church choir.
  • Team Member of the Sound Installation Project 2018 for the Church, reviewing quotations and supplying specifications for sound equipments
  • Ministered spiritually and professionally on lead guitar and bass guitar for choir ministrations.
  • Led Praise and Worship as Lead Worship Minister on Special services and church programs.

Music / Album Project Producer

Praiseline Limited UK
London, London
01.2009 - 10.2021
  • Evangelist Dr Bola Are album projects from volume 81 to volume 99 (2020)
  • Lighthouse Church First Album Project (2010)
  • Seun Are's First Album Project - There's No One Like Jehovah (2013)
  • Seun Are's Second Album Project - Gratitude (2017)
  • Seun Are's Third Album Project - Miracle Working God (2019)

Host / Executive Producer

Praise Beyond Measure Concerts 1
London, London
08.2013 - 08.2013
  • Hosted Seun Are's concert in London 2013 / 2017. Praise Beyond Measure 1 (2013) and (2017).
  • Supplied all sound visual equipments for PBM-1.
  • Set Up Live recording audio and video recording for the PBM-1 concert.

HOD Sound Department /Worship Minister

LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH CAMBERWEL
London, London
03.2010 - 06.2013
  • Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
  • Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
  • Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
  • Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
  • Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
  • Led and inspired Yoruba worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
  • Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
  • Sound coordinator for external events
  • Training and mentoring young sound team members
  • Produced Lighthouse church first ever Yoruba Choir Album Project.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science And Cyber Security

University of Sunderland
Sunderland
11.2024

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Project Management

University of Ado Ekiti
Nigeria
09.2000

Skills

  • Team leader
  • Proficient in Lead Guitar and Bass Guitar
  • Worship Leader
  • Music Coordinator / Director
  • Sound Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Website Designer
  • Media Coordinator
  • Cinematographer
  • Video editor - Final Cut Pro / Adode Premier
  • Concert producer
  • Music Producer - Logic Pro X, Cubase, Pro Tools
  • Choir Director

Timeline

Lead Worship Minister /Music Coordinator

RCCG WINNERS WAY DARTFORD UK
04.2019 - 08.2022

Executive Director /Lead Developer

Priaseline Limited UK
03.2016 - Current

Lead Worship Minister /Assistant Sound Engineer

LFC WINNERS CHAPEL London
07.2014 - 12.2021

Host / Executive Producer

Praise Beyond Measure Concerts 1
08.2013 - 08.2013

HOD Sound Department /Worship Minister

LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH CAMBERWEL
03.2010 - 06.2013

Music / Album Project Producer

Praiseline Limited UK
01.2009 - 10.2021

Master of Science - Computer Science And Cyber Security

University of Sunderland

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Project Management

University of Ado Ekiti

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