Experience

Zaftig Brewing Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media and Events Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Ohio Dominican University

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Teaching Theatre. Teaching Theatre.



Steps On Broadway

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Youth Programs

  • Mar 2019 - Aug 2021

  Managed operations of the youth division (18 months to 18 years) of one of New York City's largest and most-recognized dance studios. Assisted in planning academic year schedules and faculty for the school's three programs, as well as summer programming. Planned and executed social events and panel discussions for students. Coordinated winter and spring performances, including fitting and ordering costumes, scheduling rehearsals with choreographers, venue scouting and contract negotiating, and backstage management. Provided customer support for parents and students. Assisted in the management of the Youth Programs' social media accounts. Assisted in copywriting for all Youth Programs promotional materials and student/parent communications. Transitioned program from in-studio classes to completely virtual, via Zoom, at the onset of the pandemic. Addressed technical issues with teachers in Zoom classes. Worked to retain current student body while actively recruiting new students, converting leads into sales. Guided prospective parents and dancers through the audition and registration process for all programs. Hired, scheduled, trained, and managed a team of ten operations assistants. Facilitated auditions for Summer Intensives and the Pre-Professional Program.



Aquavit

• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Private Dining Coordinator

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

  Managed private events for the two-Michelin, three-New York Times starred fine dining restaurant in midtown Manhattan. Liaised with clients to identify their needs and ensure satisfaction throughout the event-planning process. Organized facilities and managed all event details including decor, entertainment, and guest needs. Specified staff requirements and coordinated their activities. Managed on-site, day-of event execution. Collaborated with all restaurant departments to ensure coverage of event details. Coordinated with PR team to promote large public events. Created new marketing materials for the events department and graphic design for event identity. Conducted market research on potential clients and industry trends. Managed client database (TripleSeat) and maintained contracts for the department totaling more than $2.5 million in annual sales.

• Hostess

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Hostess at the two-Michelin Star, three-New York Times Star fine dining restarant in midtown Manhattan. Greet guests, answer phones, take and confirm reservations, verify guest preferences to promote a positive dining experience, operate the OpenTable reservation and guest management system, create floor plans and seating plans for both lunch and dinner services, and train new employees.



Manhattan School of Music

• United States
• Musicians
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Obtained a Master of Music in Classical Vocal Performance. Assisted the professor of the Movement for Singers and Advanced Movement for Singers classes in leading warm-ups, demonstrating dances, and providing corrections for students. Substitute taught classes when the teacher was unable to attend. Maintained the professor's attendance logs and grade books. Obtained a Master of Music in Classical Vocal Performance. Assisted the professor of the Movement for Singers and Advanced Movement for Singers classes in leading warm-ups, demonstrating dances, and providing corrections for students. Substitute taught classes when the teacher was unable to attend. Maintained the professor's attendance logs and grade books.



Billy's Bakery

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shift Supervisor

  • May 2014 - Oct 2014

  Shift Supervisor for the Plaza Food Hall location. Prepared espresso drinks and coffee, served baked goods, provided customer assistance, coordinated deliveries with other Billy's locations, assisted in facilitating children's parties, supervised and assisted with both opening and closing procedures. Received a letter of commendation for a collaborative event with Eloise at the Plaza. Shift Supervisor for the Plaza Food Hall location. Prepared espresso drinks and coffee, served baked goods, provided customer assistance, coordinated deliveries with other Billy's locations, assisted in facilitating children's parties, supervised and assisted with both opening and closing procedures. Received a letter of commendation for a collaborative event with Eloise at the Plaza.



The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

• Philadelphia, PA

• Social Media Associate

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

  Worked with the award-winning social media team for the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. Assisted with marketing stunts for the Show; managed the Show’s Twitter and Instagram accounts; worked to coordinate celebrity guest appearances; and served as an assistant to the lead photographer. Worked with the award-winning social media team for the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. Assisted with marketing stunts for the Show; managed the Show’s Twitter and Instagram accounts; worked to coordinate celebrity guest appearances; and served as an assistant to the lead photographer.



Gettysburg College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Employee/Classical Singer

  • Aug 2009 - May 2013

  Obtained a Bachelor of Music in Vocal performance degree. Served as a Student Ambassador for the Conservatory during prospective student events. Interacted with students and par- ents and recruited prospective students for Conservatory ensembles. Managed the men's a cappella group. Coordinated schedules of 12 ensemble members for rehearsals, booked performances both on and off campus, and worked with ensemble members and faculty advisor to resolve problems. Managed the wardrobe for the Gettysburg College Choir. Fit and ordered attire for the 50-member ensemble and ensured that all members were properly dressed for concerts. Founded a student-directed and managed Opera Ensemble. Coordinated schedules of ensemble members and members of the student orchestra for rehearsals. Raised $10,000 dollars for future opera projects. Served as Dance Captain for Conservatory opera productions. Organized dance rehearsals for cast members, taught chore- ography, and served as a liaison between the choreographer, director, and cast.



McCarter Theatre Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Choreographer/Assistant Director intern

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2010

  As part of the McCarter Theater's Summer Shakespeare crew, I assisted the directors, choreographed dance scenes, acted as fight captain and during performances, I worked the sound board. As part of the McCarter Theater's Summer Shakespeare crew, I assisted the directors, choreographed dance scenes, acted as fight captain and during performances, I worked the sound board.



Princeton Day School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2008

  I worked as a counselor in the fencing program and in dance classes. I worked as a counselor in the fencing program and in dance classes.