Born in July under the fire sign Leo, this feisty firecracker has been making noise within the entertainment industry for over fifteen years. In the year 2000, she left the fashion and modeling club at college and pursued professional modeling. Shaneen got her opportunity to strut in runway shows for Chicago entertainer’s Darryl “Latimere” McGee of Latimere Productions and Upstairs Entertainment. Two years later, Latimere introduced her to an opportunity that would change her life- Motions Classe’ Extravaganza! With that opportunity, Shaneen represented the then number one African-American hair care company in the world, Motions. She modeled and danced her way across the United States on two national tours; during that time she landed top advertisements for the Motions brand in popular magazines such as VIBE, Essence, Ebony and O! Those awesome print opportunities led to many more that she is very proud of.
As a spokesmodel, Shaneen has represented brands such as Motions, Hillshire Farm, BET, Miller Brewing Company, VIA, book covers, and more. With all of her experience as a professional model, having learned the ins and outs of the business, Shaneen decided to step behind the scenes and wear the producer’s hat. She has successfully produced fashion shows for high schools and colleges, the Prom, Bridal & Graduation Expo and Remy Martin. She served an instructor at Barbizon Modeling and Acting School training aspiring models and actors.
Even though Shaneen loved modeling she had a burning passion for journalism, so she set her pumps aside to continue her college career. In 2006, she received her Bachelor's degree in English and Communications. She freelanced for The P.U.B. Report for five years as a writer and a video journalist, packing a lot of experience under her belt covering interesting stories and interviewing some of the biggest names in the music industry. The legendary Patti LaBelle was her very first interview followed by Diddy, T.I., Robin Thicke and more.
This lady Leo has roared on the red carpet at the BET Awards in LA, interviewing many actors and musicians, which added to her already impressive list. After completing an internship at FOX Chicago News, Shaneen continued to explore the TV world as a production assistant and a news writer. She also found time to work on an independent film titled I'll Drink to Death, where she landed the lead role of Carol Parrish on her first shot at acting. Soon after, she took on the role of Linda Carpenter in Oh No He Didn't!
Shaneen wore her manager’s hat overseeing talent (actresses and models), brand ambassadors, ground security, and a street team to help create awareness for the Hennessy brand during the Lady Hennessy Campaign.
Shaneen holds a Master's degree in nonprofit management with a concentration in fundraising. She has a strong passion for mentoring the youth and is a contributing writer online youth magazine BOSS E-Magazine. Shaneen is also a small business owner and a member of the first Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
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