Executive Director

• Jul 2019 - Present

Plan and oversee all artistic, production, operational, legal and financial decisions of the organization. Organize the development of the annual and long-term strategic plan ensuring the organization’s mission is upheld. • Responsible for researching and analyzing grant opportunities; prepare relevant applications • Leads fundraising strategies in partnership with the Development Committee • Generates annual budget and ensures the financial health of the organization through daily reconciliation and long-term planning • Develops and implement strategic processes to ensure the organization's future stability and growth • Expand programming within the community creating more opportunities for engagement in the performing arts • Direct and empower staff of over 20 in the daily operations of the organization • Motivate volunteers and recruit donors to promote community engagement and networking Show less

Director of Dance

• May 2014 - Sep 2020

Develop and implement dance program within a health club with 10,000 members. Direct a dance school with approx. 300 students between the ages 2-Adult. Manage 9 dance instructors. Create promotions and marketing to continue to drive revenue. Facilitate communication between director, instructors, and parents. Create an annual schedule of classes that addresses the needs of the customer. Develop and oversee budgets and work to increase to overall profit from year to year. Plan several performances each year including one annual recital for 1800 patrons. Coordinate schedule of performances, show orders, ticketing sales, and vendors for event. Continue to pursue feedback to ensure customer satisfaction. Address customer concerns and make changes accordingly to maintain retention. Over 4.5 years increased students enrollment by 150%. Teach classes to children ages 2-Adult. Continue to grow Competitive Dance Company and create opportunities such as competitions, conventions, and trips. Work alongside parent-committee to create Fundraising opportunities for competitive dancers. Show less

Dancer

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

Dance Teacher

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2014

Teacher/ Choreographer

• Sep 2011 - May 2014

Organize and create a non-competitive and safe atmosphere that allows children to develop their own unique abilities and talents, as they work towards an end of year production. Organize and create a non-competitive and safe atmosphere that allows children to develop their own unique abilities and talents, as they work towards an end of year production.

Teaching Artist

• Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

Instructed several classes, in a heterogeneous urban high school with multiple learning styles. Developed and implemented student-centered lessons in dance using creative strategies to engage all students in active learning. Taught classes in Modern technique, Ballet technique, Anatomy, Composition, Dance History, Concert Production. Adapted all lessons to meet individual needs and specifications for students on an Individualized Education Program.