Chris Baker
Project Leader & Team Builder
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Highly ambitious and knowledgeable project manager and team builder with over 8 years of experience leading and developing teams across various environments. Adept at managing time and resources with outstanding efficiency, and skilled in written and verbal communication. Proven history of keeping projects on schedule and ensuring top-quality production outcomes. Dependable leader with expertise in coaching, mentoring, project management, and live production execution, consistently driving innovation and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Production Director
Brave Church
11.2022 - Current
- Led vision and direction for Production department across three locations, encompassing coaching, mentoring, project management, and live-broadcasting.
- Recruited, trained, and developed employees, contractors, and volunteer teams to execute live production and ensure high-quality performance at all sites.
- Collaborated with creative teams (video, design, photo, music) to produce original content, ensuring vision alignment and brand consistency.
- Managed audiovisual upgrade projects, coordinating from sound system overhauls to stage reconstructions.
Production Manager
The Bay Church
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Directed development of production teams across multiple locations, ensuring engaging and dynamic lighting, clean audio, and quality video for both live and broadcast environments.
- Improved attendee experience through enhanced audiovisual setups, new technology integration, and innovative stage designs.
- Advised on hospitality, communication, and training team members to create a welcoming environment and improve regular attendance and guest satisfaction.
Worship & Technical Coordinator
3Crosses Church
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Oversaw production teams and directed overall service flow, acting as Producer during events.
- Designed and implemented dynamic services and teaching sessions, enhancing engagement and experience.
- Recruited and developed diverse team of volunteers, building strong and committed support network.
Associate Worship Leader/Student Ministry Worship Director
3Crosses Church
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed and mentored youth and student teams, integrating them into worship leadership roles.
- Ensured consistent and excellent performance of worship teams, addressing diverse student needs.
- Coordinated multiple production sets weekly for student events and Sunday services.
Social Media Director
3Crosses Church
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Established and maintained a consistent online presence, aligning with organizational goals.
- Created visually appealing content using photography and graphic design, promoting organization’s brand.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Castro Valley High School
Castro Valley, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Team building & development
Action Oriented
Project Management with Creative Series & Live Production Programming
Fast learner and quick to adapt and pick up new skills
Building strategic development systems
Producing weekly services with over 1000 attendees
Proficient in a wide range of technical software from Adobe Creative Suite, Ableton, Logic Pro etc
Proficient in singing, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and bass guitar
Timeline
Central Production Director
Brave Church
11.2022 - Current
Production Manager
The Bay Church
10.2020 - 10.2022
Worship & Technical Coordinator
3Crosses Church
09.2018 - 10.2020
Associate Worship Leader/Student Ministry Worship Director
3Crosses Church
03.2017 - 09.2018
Social Media Director
3Crosses Church
02.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Northwest University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Castro Valley High School
05.2001 -
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