I am Zaki Hagins, a passionate composer, violist, and baritone with an educational background spanning from high school to conservatory studies in Maastricht. My experience ranges from choir participation to chamber and orchestra ensembles, and I have also immersed myself in performance art and freelance artistic endeavors. After relocating to the Netherlands and then to Berlin, I broadened my skills working as a radiotechnician and content manager for student radio, before embracing freelancing as a performance artist, continuously exploring opportunities to expand my artistic and professional expertise.

Zaki Hagins

I am Zaki Hagins, a passionate composer, violist, and baritone with an educational background spanning from high school to conservatory studies in Maastricht. My experience ranges from choir participation to chamber and orchestra ensembles, and I have also immersed myself in performance art and freelance artistic endeavors. After relocating to the Netherlands and then to Berlin, I broadened my skills working as a radiotechnician and content manager for student radio, before embracing freelancing as a performance artist, continuously exploring opportunities to expand my artistic and professional expertise.

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I am Zaki Hagins, a passionate composer, violist, and baritone with an educational background spanning from high school to conservatory studies in Maastricht. My experience ranges from choir participation to chamber and orchestra ensembles, and I have also immersed myself in performance art and freelance artistic endeavors.

After relocating to the Netherlands and then to Berlin, I broadened my skills working as a radiotechnician and content manager for student radio, before embracing freelancing as a performance artist, continuously exploring opportunities to expand my artistic and professional expertise.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Field Manager at Grassroots Campaigns Inc.
December 31, 2015 - August 16, 2025
Managed field operations for grassroots campaigning efforts, organizing canvassing and volunteer outreach activities to support political or social causes.
Canvasser at Action United
December 31, 2015 - August 16, 2025
Conducted outreach and canvassing for community engagement and advocacy campaigns.
Radiotechniker und Content Manager at Student Radio Maastricht
December 31, 2021 - August 16, 2025
Managed radio technical operations and content coordination at the student radio station, supporting broadcasts and digital content management.
Freiberufliche Performance Künstler
January 1, 2022 - Present
Engaged as a freelance performance artist, participating in various artistic roles including music performance and stage roles in Berlin.
Bürokraft at AS@P Artists in Residence Program
December 31, 2024 - August 16, 2025
Performed clerical and administrative duties supporting the artists' residency program.
Field Manager at Grassroots Campaigns Inc.
December 31, 2015 - August 16, 2025
Managed field operations for grassroots campaigns, coordinating volunteers and organizing outreach efforts.
Canvasser at Action United
December 31, 2015 - August 16, 2025
Conducted canvassing activities to support advocacy and community engagement projects.
Radiotechnician and Content Manager at Student Radio Maastricht
December 31, 2021 - August 16, 2025
Handled technical operations and managed content for the student-run radio station, enhancing broadcast quality and programming.
Freelance Performance Artist
January 1, 2022 - Present
Engaged in diverse performance art projects, combining musical and theatrical skills to deliver creative live performances.
Office Assistant at AS@P Artists in Residence Program
January 1, 2024 - August 16, 2025
Provided administrative support and office assistance to the artist residency program, facilitating smooth daily operations.
Field Manager at Grassroots Campaigns Inc.
December 31, 2015 - August 16, 2025
Managed field operations and coordinated campaign activities during 2015.
Canvasser at Action United
December 31, 2015 - August 16, 2025
Conducted outreach and canvassing duties to support community action initiatives.
Radiotechnician and Content Manager at Student Radio Maastricht
December 31, 2021 - August 16, 2025
Handled technical radio operations and managed content programming from 2018 to 2021 based in the Netherlands.
Freelance Performance Artist
January 1, 2022 - Present
Engaged in various freelance performance art projects since relocation to Berlin, focusing on live performances and experimental art.
Clerical Worker at AS@P Artists in Residence Program
December 31, 2024 - August 16, 2025
Support administrative tasks and office duties while assisting the artist residency program.

Education

High School Diploma at Julia R. Masterman High School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Community College Enrollment at Community College of Philadelphia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Conservatorium Maastricht Enrollment at Conservatorium Maastricht
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma at Julia R. Masterman High School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Community College Coursework at Community College of Philadelphia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Music Studies at Conservatorium Maastricht
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma at Julia R. Masterman High School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Community College Studies at Community College of Philadelphia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Conservatorium Studies at Conservatorium Maastricht
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

NafME All-National Honors Choir
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
PMEA District 12 Honors Choir
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
PMEA Region 6 Honors Choir
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
PMEA All-State Honors Choir
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Julius Eastman Community Choir
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality