Shayna Montez - Dance Act | 11530, New York

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Shayna Montez Prophet
ShaynaProphet@Gmail.com
PROFILE:
Professional business associate with innovative and unique ideas. Business savvy with an enthusiastic focus for Arts Management with a concentration in Dance. Experience working with diverse clientele and exceeding their expectations using professional business solutions in fulfilling their objectives. Trained dancer in: Ballet, African, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, and Pom. Advanced knowledge in: Teaching/Learning Choreography, working with kids interested in performing arts, lighting, set design, building and dismantling props, costum ... e design, cosmetology, photography, running a show/ stagehand.
EDUCATION:
Long Island University C.W. Post – M.B.A 2017
Adelphi University – Undergraduate September 2008 –December 2009
EXPERIENCE:
HBO BIOPIC BESSIE – Atlanta, Georgia
Dancer/ Background Performer July 2014 – August 2014
Dancer in Biopic Bessie
Background performer for Biopic Bessie
MHz Productions –New York, New York
Arts Management Intern July 2012–Present
• Photographer for James Brown foundation 2012 Christmas Party
• Assist with set designing for upcoming film Burr
• Social Media Marketer for television series Ocean's Ceilings
• Assistant to director
• Set designer
• Stage hand
Black Entertainment Television (BET) –New York, New York
TJ Holmes - Don't Sleep commercial August 2012
• Background performer for commercial Don't Sleep
Winsome Sinclair and Associates (WSA)–Uniondale, New York
Assistant January 2012 –Present
• Created and enhanced PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and literature used as marketing pieces
• Conducted thorough research of industry competitors to analyze and improve existing strategies
• Help to raise attendance and attendee participation by assisting with the planning of feature events/projects, utilizing and managing social
media accounts as a strategic marketing tool
Work with WSA also includes:
Moondance International Film Festival –New York, New York
Media Marketing Coordinator
• Used social networks as marketing tool for both fans and new audience
Blueprint Series 2012 –New York, New York
• Interviewed panelist for workshop
• Promoted event using social media
• Helped with choosing monologues for workshop
• Created online commentary site
Flipside –Dix Hills, New York
Party Starter/Dancer (Seasonal) September 2010 –Present
• Teach popular line dances • Help make party experience memorable and fun
• Serve as dance entertainment
Dena's Dance Studio – East Elmhurst, New York
Dance Instructor (Substitute) April 2010
Taught ages 3-15 African Dance
Student Dance Association
Public Relations Chair C.W. Post September 2010 –December 2010
Teach choreography to club members
Promote club events on campus
Music Factory Recording Studios –West Hempstead, New York
Receptionist/Artist Consultant Intern May 2009 –September 2009
• Secretarial duties: scheduling sessions/meetings/interviews, and answering phones Installing software on computers
• Creating spreadsheets
• Networking with other companies
• Hiring a team of specialist
• Writing biographies for press releases
• Writing marketing analysis
• Writing proposals for investors
• Draft contracts for the company
Freeport High School –Freeport, New York (Seasonal)
Choreographer for Colorguard Dance Team June 2008 –Present
• Choreographing audition dance and half-time dance performances • Help untrained dancers become knowledgeable of proper dance technique
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Long Island University C.W. Post Academic Scholarship(s), September 2010
Long Island University C.W. Post, Arts Management/ Dance minor in Accounting 3.28 GPA
Adelphi University, Most Valuable Dancer Edge School of the Arts September 2007
Senior Pro Dance group Edge School of the Arts September 2007
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Biography

Shayna Montez Prophet was born in Rockville Centre, New York. Since the age of three she had always had a desire of being in the spotlight. Her dance interest was sparked from her experience as a St.Agnes baton twirler. At the age of eleven she began her dance training in Hempstead, New York under the direction of Shelly Braisley and Renee Bradley-Jinks at Africa’s Richest Treasures in Motion. She attended Grambling State University summer intensive camp in Grambling, Louisiana in 2004 under the direction of Dianne Maroney-Grigsby, where she learned the disciplines of being an Orchesis dance ... r. In the Fall of 2004 Shayna attended Edge School of The Arts in Laurelton, New York where she received an award for being the Most Dedicated Dancer and was placed in the Senior Professional division class. Shayna also attended the Gloria Eve Performing Arts School.
Currently, Shayna attends Long Island University Post where she majors in Arts Management with a concentration in Dance and minor in Accounting. She has studied under the instruction of Shakira Marshall, who currently choreographs for artist Alisun Hinds and is a dance for broadway show Fela. Shayna has studies hiphop under the instruction of David "Sincere" Aiken, who has worked on MTV made as a dance coach and now manages his own dance company. Throughout her dancing career she had the opportunity to study: Ballet, African, Tap, Jazz, Hip hop, Modern, Praise, Lyrical, Pom, and African Boot Dance. She worked with many unsigned and signed artist, and had the opportunity to be an opening act for rapper Soulja Boy. She has also choreographed for the music videos of Nigerian Artist Nadir, and Trinidad’s Soca Artist Imani Raychelle. Shayna currently, choreographs for the Freeport High School Color-guard dance team for their Newsday showcase performance and halftime performances at school, and also travels with an African ensemble as an African Dancer. On July 17, 2014 Shayna will be appearing in film "Bessie" starring Queen Latifah as a dancer. Her next project in October is with TLC's Four Weddings as the choreographer and performer for a reception entertainment.
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PROFILE:
Professional business associate with innovative and unique ideas. Business savvy with an enthusiastic focus for Arts Management with a concentration in Dance. Experience working with diverse clientele and exceeding their expectations using professional business solutions in fulfilling their objectives. Trained dancer in: Ballet, African, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, and Pom. Advanced knowledge in: Teaching/Learning Choreography, working with kids interested in performing arts, lighting, set design, building and dismantling props, costume design, cosmetology, photography, running a sh ... ow/ stagehand.
EDUCATION:
Long Island University C.W. Post – M.B.A 2017
Adelphi University – Undergraduate September 2008 –December 2009
EXPERIENCE:
HBO BIOPIC BESSIE – Atlanta, Georgia
Dancer/ Background Performer July 2014 – August 2014
Dancer in Biopic Bessie
Background performer for Biopic Bessie
MHz Productions –New York, New York
Arts Management Intern July 2012–Present
• Photographer for James Brown foundation 2012 Christmas Party
• Assist with set designing for upcoming film Burr
• Social Media Marketer for television series Ocean's Ceilings
• Assistant to director
• Set designer
• Stage hand
Black Entertainment Television (BET) –New York, New York
TJ Holmes - Don't Sleep commercial August 2012
• Background performer for commercial Don't Sleep
Winsome Sinclair and Associates (WSA)–Uniondale, New York
Assistant January 2012 –Present
• Created and enhanced PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and literature used as marketing pieces
• Conducted thorough research of industry competitors to analyze and improve existing strategies
• Help to raise attendance and attendee participation by assisting with the planning of feature events/projects, utilizing and managing social
media accounts as a strategic marketing tool
Work with WSA also includes:
Moondance International Film Festival –New York, New York
Media Marketing Coordinator
• Used social networks as marketing tool for both fans and new audience
Blueprint Series 2012 –New York, New York
• Interviewed panelist for workshop
• Promoted event using social media
• Helped with choosing monologues for workshop
• Created online commentary site
Flipside –Dix Hills, New York
Party Starter/Dancer (Seasonal) September 2010 –Present
• Teach popular line dances • Help make party experience memorable and fun
• Serve as dance entertainment
Dena's Dance Studio – East Elmhurst, New York
Dance Instructor (Substitute) April 2010
Taught ages 3-15 African Dance
Student Dance Association
Public Relations Chair C.W. Post September 2010 –December 2010
Teach choreography to club members
Promote club events on campus
Music Factory Recording Studios –West Hempstead, New York
Receptionist/Artist Consultant Intern May 2009 –September 2009
• Secretarial duties: scheduling sessions/meetings/interviews, and answering phones Installing software on computers
• Creating spreadsheets
• Networking with other companies
• Hiring a team of specialist
• Writing biographies for press releases
• Writing marketing analysis
• Writing proposals for investors
• Draft contracts for the company
Freeport High School –Freeport, New York (Seasonal)
Choreographer for Colorguard Dance Team June 2008 –Present
• Choreographing audition dance and half-time dance performances • Help untrained dancers become knowledgeable of proper dance technique
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Long Island University C.W. Post Academic Scholarship(s), September 2010
Long Island University C.W. Post, Arts Management/ Dance minor in Accounting 3.28 GPA
Adelphi University, Most Valuable Dancer Edge School of the Arts September 2007
Senior Pro Dance group Edge School of the Arts September 2007
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Suitable for

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions