Meet the DK Solutions Team...
Lead Consultant/Booking Agent
One of the Show –Me State’s best kept secrets, James began his percussive career at the age of 3 and continued to improve his craft by studying jazz, piano, music theory. At this same time James absorbed the influence of various “Greats” in the drumming community and has been featured on various local and national recording artist projects. James is also a sought after music producer, starting his production company, JAJ2 Music in 2005.
He was featured in Modern Drummer magazine as a “Drummer on the Move” based on reviews of his electric performances and his instructional drum DVD and CD, IT’S TIME. As an original member of the jazz quartet, Good 4 the Soul, an explosive 4 piece that draws upon jazz, funk , gospel and soul to deliver unforgettable performances throughout the St. Louis area, James has become a respected jazz artist in his own rite. Good 4 the Soul is featured annually on the Jazz St. Louis performance season and has recently recorded a live CD, entitled “Good 4 the Soul: Live at the Bistro”
James has also served in ministry for over 20 years! His experience has allowed him to sharpen his skills as a sought after speaker, music administrator, leader and facilitator. Given the breadth of his career, DK solutions is the next level of his service to others.
He was featured in Modern Drummer magazine as a “Drummer on the Move” based on reviews of his electric performances and his instructional drum DVD and CD, IT’S TIME. As an original member of the jazz quartet, Good 4 the Soul, an explosive 4 piece that draws upon jazz, funk , gospel and soul to deliver unforgettable performances throughout the St. Louis area, James has become a respected jazz artist in his own rite. Good 4 the Soul is featured annually on the Jazz St. Louis performance season and has recently recorded a live CD, entitled “Good 4 the Soul: Live at the Bistro”
James has also served in ministry for over 20 years! His experience has allowed him to sharpen his skills as a sought after speaker, music administrator, leader and facilitator. Given the breadth of his career, DK solutions is the next level of his service to others.
Lead Consultant/Event Planner
Kristy easily found her niche in consulting. Her mother, Ernestine Jones-Gordon, a noted vocalist in the St. Louis Area, has always encouraged her to follow her dream with the reminder that “nothing beats a failure but one who tries”. In 2005, Kristy published her first curriculum program called the “Captain MAP” testing program that MO schools used to teach testing strategies for the MO Assessment Program. Following the success of “Caption Map”, Kristy made the decision to continue her education by pursuing a Masters in Teaching (MAT) and an Education Specialist Degree (ED.S.) in Leadership and Administration, graduating with Honors. In 2011 Kristy was hired as the first African American District Coordinator of Gifted Education for the Webster Groves Schools. She also serves as an adjunct professor for Maryville and Webster University. Her community engagement includes volunteering as the District A Director for the Gifted Association of MO (GAM), she is a contributing author for ConnectED Learning, Board of Directors for Fontbonne University, YMCA Community Literacy, Maryville University Young Scholars Advisory, Stages St. Louis, & Metro Theater Company, membership with St. Louis Association of Black Administrators (SLABA), MO Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) . “I am excited about the work that each organization is doing to ensure that young people have exposure to excellence in education and the Arts.”
Project Managers
DK Solutions project managers have the most exciting and challenging roles
within the team. Their top priority is to demonstrate responsibility and accountability for those aspects of the project/ event or goal that they have been charged with. Each client is connected with a project manager that is solely focused on your project or event. As the project progresses through its various stages of life, the project manager has a front seat to celebrate the outcome with you. Their skill sets are strategically matched with your needs and they are able to adapt themselves to the changing demands of the project as they occur.
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Design Team Assistants
The design team assistants keep DK Solutions running! They are the client greeters, the product assemblers, the errand runners, and the research gathers. This team of energetic assistants work behind the scenes to keep our company running smoothly! They come from a variety of different backgrounds, but share a similar goal of making your project, idea, event, or dream come to life.
Music Producers/ Booking Agents / Artist Management/
DK Solutions specialties include talent booking, marketing, brand strategy and creative direction focused on artists. We offer services dedicated to performers in a variety of genres of music. With over 20+ years of experience in the music and entertainment industry, our team has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, yet provides the personal attention to our clients that is needed.
Event Planners
DK Solutions' event planners love to throw a party! We are blessed to have some of the leading event specialist on our team. Planning, organizing, and executing are three of the top skills that our planners possess. The ability to toss in a little fun in the midst of creative chaos is also a must. Our planners look forward to fulfilling your most unique challenge to make attending your special event on the top of everyone's "TO DO" list.
Ministry /Service Leaders
Service Leaders fill a unique niche in our company. We offer a unique opportunity for community organizations and businesses to add a service element to their business model, events or projects. Many faith- based organizations are already doing this work, therefore, we are available for next level development. We consider ourselves the iron that sharpens iron to support where needed, including ministry development, growth planning, event /retreat speakers, and planning outreach events. Our DK Solutions service/ministry leaders have professional experience in non-profit capacities and faith- based leadership.