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
08.2024 - Current
- Talent recruitment, and booking
- Production setup, and cleanup
- Ticket sales
Artist and songwriter
Muse Studios South Africa
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Writing, recording, and publishing of original songs.
Church Youth Leader and Worship Leader
Verwoerdpark NG Church
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Leadership and counseling.
Chairperson
High School Economics Team
01.2022 - 10.2022
- 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
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Leadership, event and team coordination, public speaking.
- Learning and talking about diversity and inclusion.
Actress in Film
48 Hour Film Project
01.2020
Actress in television
Drama Mammas
01.2018 - 01.2019
Captain in International Hip Hop Competition
HHI
08.2016 - 08.2016
Performer in music theatre productions
Pretoria Youth Theatre
08.2015 - 01.2017
- 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
08.2024 - Current
Artist and songwriter
Muse Studios South Africa
01.2023 - 07.2024
Chairperson
High School Economics Team
01.2022 - 10.2022
Chairperson of Senior Committee
Marais Viljoen High School
01.2022 - 12.2022
Church Youth Leader and Worship Leader
Verwoerdpark NG Church
01.2021 - 01.2023
Actress in Film
48 Hour Film Project
01.2020
Actress in television
Drama Mammas
01.2018 - 01.2019
Captain in International Hip Hop Competition
HHI
08.2016 - 08.2016
Performer in music theatre productions
Pretoria Youth Theatre
08.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
High School Marais Viljoen
Bachelor's degree in Music Industry Studies -
Lipscomb University
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