SHENIZE BEKKER
Nashville,TN
Summary
Skilled and driven singer-songwriter, choreographer, and entrepreneur with 10 years of experience in the music industry in South Africa and Nashville. Currently studying for a degree in Music Industry Studies, excels in managing, leading, and effectively communicating with people. Passionate about making a difference and having a positive impact. Known for strong work ethic, honesty, reliability, and ability to work seamlessly as part of a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Lipscomb University - Red Dog Productions
2024.08 - Current
- Talent recruitment, and booking
- Production setup, and cleanup
- Ticket sales
Artist and songwriter
Muse Studios South Africa
2023.01 - 2024.07
- Writing, recording, and publishing of original songs.
Church Youth Leader and Worship Leader
Verwoerdpark NG Church
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Leadership and counseling.
Chairperson
High School Economics Team
2022.01 - 2022.10
- Leading of Economic Team
- Managing of team's economic research
- Presenting research to South African Reserve Bank
- Winning Team 2024 - Scholarship Awards
Chairperson of Senior Committee
Marais Viljoen High School
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Leadership, event and team coordination, public speaking.
- Learning and talking about diversity and inclusion.
Actress in Film
48 Hour Film Project
2020.01
Actress in television
Drama Mammas
2018.01 - 2019.01
Captain in International Hip Hop Competition
HHI
2016.08 - 2016.08
Performer in music theatre productions
Pretoria Youth Theatre
2015.08 - 2017.01
- Beauty And The Beast
- The Snow Queen
- Jack And the Beanstalk
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Marais Viljoen
South Africa12.2022
Bachelor's degree in Music Industry Studies -
Lipscomb University
01.2027
Skills
- Leading and Managing People
- Songwriting
- Singing
- Networking and Communication
- Team Building
- Innovation and Adaptability
- Bilingual
- Event Management and Coordination
- Hip Hop Dance
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Music Freshman Award (2023 - 2024)
- First in high school graduating class (2022)
- Winning Team in the South African Reserve Bank's MPC Challenge (2022)
- Most versatile student in high school (2019 - 2022)
- Award for best field hockey goal keeper (2022)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Lipscomb University - Red Dog Productions
2024.08 - Current
Artist and songwriter
Muse Studios South Africa
2023.01 - 2024.07
Chairperson
High School Economics Team
2022.01 - 2022.10
Chairperson of Senior Committee
Marais Viljoen High School
2022.01 - 2022.12
Church Youth Leader and Worship Leader
Verwoerdpark NG Church
2021.01 - 2023.01
Actress in Film
48 Hour Film Project
2020.01
Actress in television
Drama Mammas
2018.01 - 2019.01
Captain in International Hip Hop Competition
HHI
2016.08 - 2016.08
Performer in music theatre productions
Pretoria Youth Theatre
2015.08 - 2017.01
High School Diploma -
High School Marais Viljoen
Bachelor's degree in Music Industry Studies -
Lipscomb University
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