Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Tennessee- South Africa Leadership Experience
International Education Exchange
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Sherleen Mwaura

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Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Mentee

1824 Universal Music Group PLUG-IN
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Chosen for competitive 2025 mentorship cohort for emerging Black creatives in music industry.
  • Engaged in one-on-one mentorship sessions with industry professionals.
  • Utilized tools and resources for development as artist, entrepreneur, or executive in music and entertainment.

Student Member

Grammy U™
10.2024 - Current
  • Attend exclusive networking events linking emerging professionals with industry leaders.
  • Contribute to panels and workshops focused on production and branding in music industry.
  • Utilize resources to expand industry knowledge and cultivate relationships with mentors and peers.

Director Of Membership

Music Industry Club
08.2024 - Current
  • Strategize and execute networking events, workshops, and speaker sessions that connect members with industry professionals
  • Drive membership initiatives and engagement strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in member retention and active participation
  • Function as a liaison between various music departments on campus, leading project communication and collaborations

Station Manager

WUTK 90.3 - The Rock
08.2023 - Current
  • Host live radio shows featuring diverse music programming, enhancing audience engagement and loyalty.
  • Operate multimedia systems to ensure high-quality audio production on air.
  • Conducte research on music trends and listener preferences, curating resonant playlists.

President

Black Students for Artistic Expression
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Spearheaded initiatives celebrating Black artistry, coordinating events with over 100 annual attendees.
  • Promoted cultural unity through artistic projects encouraging dialogue among diverse student groups.
  • Coordinated partnerships with student organizations and community partners to expand club reach and impact.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Business Administration

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
05.2026

Skills

  • Restorative
  • Empathy
  • Harmony
  • Futuristic
  • Input

Tennessee- South Africa Leadership Experience

  • Participated in leadership workshops focused on global citizenship, ethical service, and inclusive dialogue
  • Explored the history and impact of apartheid and liberation movements at the Apartheid Museum and Robben Island
  • Built cross-cultural relationships through daily immersion with South African students and community leaders

International Education Exchange

  • Completed an Intensive Intermediate Spanish course, enhancing conversational fluency and cultural literacy
  • Immersed in local Spanish culture through community events and excursions, developing cross-cultural communication skills
  • Strengthened adaptability and problem-solving abilities by navigating a new environment independently

Accomplishments

  • John C. Lewis Student Leadership Award: Africana Studies Department (2025)
  • The Volunteer Award: University Housing Department (2025)
  • 1794 Honors Scholar: University Honors Division of Student Success (2025)
  • Tri-Star Scholarship Recipient: West High School Foundation (2024)
  • Outstanding Sophomore of the Year Award: UTK chapter of NAACP (2024)

Timeline

Mentee

1824 Universal Music Group PLUG-IN
03.2025 - 06.2025

Student Member

Grammy U™
10.2024 - Current

Director Of Membership

Music Industry Club
08.2024 - Current

President

Black Students for Artistic Expression
08.2024 - 05.2025

Station Manager

WUTK 90.3 - The Rock
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music Business Administration

University of Tennessee

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