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Shanna Marie

Former CEO at Mind Yard New York
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Creativity, commitment, and community are Shefik's strong suits. He is outstanding in goal setting and fulfillment. The world has plenty to look forward to from this amazing powerhouse.

Shanna Marie (Former CEO at Mind Yard New York) via LinkedIn

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I'm grateful for feedback from Shanna Marie (Former CEO at Mind Yard New York), as it reflects the applied impact of my contributions.

My work is grounded in creativity, disciplined commitment, and a focus on structured goal setting and execution. I prioritize carrying ideas from concept through delivery in a way that aligns with both creative intent and practical outcomes.

Hearing this recognition around creativity, consistency, and delivery is especially meaningful. I remain focused on building work that is purposeful, well-executed, and impactful across both creative and technical dimensions.

If you're leading initiatives that require focused execution and collaborative development, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect and collaborate.

Last Updated: March 29, 2026

About Shefik

Celebrating over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Shefik held senior-level positions at many Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, including IBM, NBCUniversal, and MTV World. He currently serves as a Technical Lead at NBCUniversal. His work was featured in television broadcasts and video productions for TIME, The Washington Center, "Unsung" (TV One), and Broadway World. He is currently the Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation", which is broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States, as well as the internationally distributed video series of the same name via Prime Video and other notable outlets.

Latest Testimonials

Erica Jorgensen

2026 Production

"I had the pleasure of working with Shefik for several years while at NBCUniversal... Shefik always did a great job coordinating all of the moving parts! He creative, thoughtful, proactive and a strong — everything one would ask for in a colleague!"

Tags: Employee Resource Groups • NBCUniversal • Cox Media Group • Proactive • Thoughtful

Eric Hanson

2026 Production

"I had the pleasure of working with Shefik at NBC... He is one of the most creative and resourceful people I've worked with. Shefik has a true 'road to yes' attitude and consistently goes the extra mile to ensure colleagues feel supported and confident."

Tags: NBCUniversal • Resourceful • Creative • Professional • Road to Yes

Marc Iacovelli

2026 Technology

"I worked with Sir Shefik for about 2 years on many NBC Sports scheduling systems helping me and my team to be most efficient in our day-to-day tasks. Shefik understood exactly what we needed and what was the best approach to get there."

Tags: Project Execution • Business Needs • NBC Sports • Scheduling Systems • Recommendations

Bob Conover

2026 Production

"Shefik is the consummate leader, whose professionalism...and deep expertise make a real impact every day. Whether tackling complex challenges or collaborating across teams, Shefik consistently brings clarity, creativity, and a commitment to excellence."

Tags: Consummate Leader • Rare Combination • Technical Excellence • Problem Solving • Impactful Outreach

Cleveland Oakes

2026 Production

"I had the pleasure of working with Emmy Award winner Shefik during my time at NBCUniversal, where he proved to be both an exceptional technologist and a collaborative partner... Throughout his career, Shefik has demonstrated remarkable versatility."

Tags: Exceptional Technologist • Collaborative Partner • Highly Recommend • Creative Sensibility • Engineering Discipline