Brianna Mercado, NBC-HWC
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Experience
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Peridance Center
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Faculty Member
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Jul 2017 - Present
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Saybrook University
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2023 - Present
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STEM From Dance
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dance Instructor
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Starting Arts
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dance Artist, During-School Teacher, Choreographer
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2022
Taught students PreK-5th Grade movement classes at 4 different elementary schools in the Silicon Valley (Ellis Elementary, Nordstrom Elementary, Schallenberger Elementary, & Covington Elementary). Styles taught included african, jazz, ballet, salsa, swing, hip hop, and dance as self-expression. All movement classes included breathwork and mindfulness practice to promote embodiment and wellness in the students. Choreographed 3 elementary school musicals (Annie Jr. at Covington Elementary, Aladdin Jr. at Amy Imai Elementary, and Willy Wonka Jr. at Orchard School) and 1 high school production (Urinetown for Starting Art's Dream Team). Show less
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Dance Attack Studios - Los Gatos
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dance Educator
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Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
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Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Associate Choreographer
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Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
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Milwaukee Rep
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United States
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate Choreographer & Dance Captain
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Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
Created choreography, taught show material, and lead rehearsals for the show "West Side Story", working alongside Choreographer Jon Rua. Was responsible for keeping the movement precise and clean, as well as leading re-blocking rehearsals when a cast member called out. Created choreography, taught show material, and lead rehearsals for the show "West Side Story", working alongside Choreographer Jon Rua. Was responsible for keeping the movement precise and clean, as well as leading re-blocking rehearsals when a cast member called out.
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Kuhl Consulting Company
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United States
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Creative Content
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
- Executes social media strategies and publication schedules for all social media platforms - Further overall fan engagement through dialogue and responsiveness - Ideates and produces creative micro-content (videos, photos, & podcast) - Drives viewership/impressions of the property, especially among the core demographics - Builds loyalty among the audience for sustained engagement. - Increases social footprint across key platforms by working simultaneously on the core message - Develop and maintain relationships with other media and entertainment outlets and leverage those relationships as needed Show less
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Prelude Norcal Urban Dance Competition
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Hayward, CA
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Executive Producer
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Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
- Directed and produced a sold-out event with 1500+ audience generating $11,500+ in gross profit. Event is now nationally recognized as the model Prelude Series dance competition show. - Managed and led a team of five directors consisting of an Operations Director, a Public Relations Director, two Finance Directors, and a Communications and Creative Director by facilitating weekly progress meetings. - Negotiated and contracted venue, 3 videographers, three photographers, four judges, one master of ceremonies and two reporters/bloggers. - Planned, organized, and directed three teaser videos and one trailer video to further market the event. Show less
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CoachArt
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community and Volunteer Relations Intern
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
- Assisted in managing volunteer inquiries and application process, including processing of background checks and database entry, and in sending out monthly correspondence to online recruitment networks and through monthly newsletter - Administered participation sign-ups and follow-up correspondence for volunteer programs - Conducted online research for recruitment of new volunteers partner organizations in Alameda County - Assembled and keep up-to-date recruitment materials and inventory for orientations and community fairs - Represented CoachArt through social media and at volunteer recruitment fairs for outreach purposes - Assisted with administration of student-mentor matching, including confirmation letters, evaluations, lessons visits and documentation. - Assisted staff with organizing program events and activity clinics, including creation of fliers, mass mailings, event reminders and day of assistance as needed. Show less
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Starting Arts
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dance Artist
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
taught dances classes, choreographed routines for Starting Arts Productions "In The Heights," served as staff for the Summer Camp Series grades K-6. taught dances classes, choreographed routines for Starting Arts Productions "In The Heights," served as staff for the Summer Camp Series grades K-6.
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Main Stacks Dance Team
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Berkeley, CA
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Artistic Director
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May 2010 - May 2012
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Education
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Saybrook University
Master of Science - MS, Movement and Mind-Body Therapies with a minor in Health and Wellness Coaching -
UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Welfare and Dance & Performance Studies Double Major