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I am Shawanda Nicole Smith, a creative executive leader and stylist with 20+ years directing worship ministries, large-scale productions, and youth performance groups. My specialties include wardrobe styling, stage aesthetics, and performer coaching for children, teens, and adults, with a keen eye for cohesive on-stage and on-camera presentation.
I excel at leading multi-campus teams, coordinating cross-functional creative projects, and aligning styling, lighting, and camera visuals with brand goals. My hands-on approach blends strategic leadership with practical styling expertise to deliver polished, professional productions for churches, schools, and independent artists.
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Work Experience
Minister of Music / Creative Director at One Family Church
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025Directed worship and the creative ministry across three campuses, leading 70–110 team members including staff, musicians, choirs, and youth teams. Oversaw wardrobe styling and stage aesthetics for all worship ensembles, developing weekly and monthly styling guides to ensure cohesive on-stage presentation. Directed children’s choir productions (ages 6–12), coordinating wardrobe, stage placement, and group movement for live and recorded events. Managed on-camera and off-camera presentation for video announcements and livestream services, including wardrobe, hair, and performer appearance. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in creative, media, and production to align styling, lighting, and camera visuals with brand goals. Rebuilt onboarding and training systems, standardized documentation, and streamlined scheduling and communication across campuses. Implemented BAND and Planning Center to improve production efficiency and team coordination. Oversaw department budget, contract
Vocal Instructor / Show Coordinator at School of Rock
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025Provided weekly vocal coaching across genres for students ages 5–17. Taught basic music theory, stage presence, and performance techniques. Directed rehearsals with wardrobe, choreography, and stage presence coaching, ensuring polished performances.
Founder & Principal Consultant at The Vocal Company
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed a multi-service brand providing artist development, styling, and stage coaching for sacred and secular performers. Consulted with churches on worship systems, leadership strategies, and music department restructuring. Managed client acquisition, branding, contracts, and project delivery as sole proprietor.
Worship Pastor at Joyce Meyer Ministries
September 4, 2018 - June 25, 2021Oversaw worship & media for 700+ member global ministry, supervising 40+ volunteers & 4 staff. Managed livestreams, conferences, holiday productions, and department budget/payroll. Streamlined volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and communication systems. Coordinated production for video announcements; innovative ideas to increase engagement during COVID.
Family Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator / Eligibility Specialist at Greater Dayton Premier Management
January 4, 2016 - August 13, 2021Delivered case management and advocacy to public housing residents, providing individualized support plans for long-term stability and growth; built partnerships with local organizations to connect residents to self-sufficiency programs; facilitated resident education workshops on literacy, life skills, healthcare, and technology; supported elderly clients with benefits and conducted eligibility interviews; coordinated crisis response with service providers.
Education
B.A. at Wright State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005B.A. at Wright State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Urban Affairs: Urban Management Administration at Wright State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Urban Affairs: Urban Management Administration at Wright State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005B.A. in Urban Affairs: Urban Management Administration at Wright State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005B.A. at Wright State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Qualifications
ALICE Basic for Houses of Worship
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Behavioral Threat Assessment in the Workplace
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Proof-point Security Awareness Training
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Deaconess Missionary
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025Evangelist Missionary
January 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025Deaconess Missionary (Church of God in Christ, Inc.)
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025Evangelist Missionary (Church of God in Christ, Inc.)
January 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025ALICE Basic for Houses of Worship (Navigate 360 Training Institute)
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Behavioral Threat Assessment in the Workplace (Navigate 360)
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Proof-point Security Awareness Training (Navigate 360)
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Ordination: Deaconess Missionary
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025Ordination: Evangelist Missionary
January 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025ALICE (Houses of Worship) Training
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Behavioral Threat Assessment
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Security Awareness
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Other
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