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Louis "KUFI"  Adams

Louis "KUFI" Adams

Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Creative studio owner with background in managing and operating diverse artistic spaces. Strong capability to foster creative environments, facilitate collaborative initiatives and ensure seamless operations. Demonstrated success in driving business growth through strategic marketing and branding efforts while nurturing relationships within the local art community. Possess strong leadership skills, combined with passion for fostering creativity and talent development.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Studio Owner/Manager of Operations

Zodiac Productions
Goodyear, AZ
01.2018 - Current
  • Managed financial operations for the business, including budgeting and forecasting revenue.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Provided technical support for audio and visual equipment used in recording sessions or live performances at the studio.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Supervised staff members in performing tasks related to studio operations.
  • Developed a customer service strategy to ensure client satisfaction with all aspects of their experience at the studio.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.

Battalion S-1

U.S. Army Active Duty
Sacramento, CA
11.1995 - 03.2016

Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Serves as the Battalion Senior Human Resources Sergeant responsible for the personnel administration of an AG Battalion

consisting of

5 companies, 750-800 Soldiers;

Manages the daily operations of the Battalion S1 to include Promotions, Finance, Awards, Strength Management, and

assisting the Battalion S1 in all HR planning and operations; responsible for the health, welfare, and training of 200 NCOs and

600+ Soldiers; responsible for accountability of MTOE equipment in excess of $1,650,000.

Education

Associate of Science - Music Production

The Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CA
12-2024

Associate of Science - Audio Engineering

The Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences
Gilbert, AZ
12-2018

Associate of Science - General Studies

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
06-2004

Skills

  • Business management
  • Studio management
  • Sound editing
  • Creative direction
  • Audio engineering
  • Studio acoustics
  • Financial planning
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Strategic project planning
  • Program creation and implementation
  • Human resources
  • Small business operations

Timeline

Studio Owner/Manager of Operations

Zodiac Productions
01.2018 - Current

Battalion S-1

U.S. Army Active Duty
11.1995 - 03.2016

Associate of Science - Music Production

The Los Angeles Film School

Associate of Science - Audio Engineering

The Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences

Associate of Science - General Studies

Columbia College
Louis "KUFI" Adams