Experience

Sodoma Law

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Arts & Science Council

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Education

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Led all education-based work at the Arts & Science Council. Continued the duties of Program Director and added: • Supervised team of 4 Education Department staff members.• Served as board and committee contact for Education team.• Oversaw full Education Department budget.

• Program Director, Education

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2020

  Managed School Funding Opportunities program: Streamlined application processes for maximum efficiency, trained school representatives and cultural providers, built relationships (school personnel & providers), managed budget, tracked over 350 contracts and payments with over 150 schools and over 60 providers, recruited and supervised team of program evaluators, developed evaluation tools, arranged for payments, mediated between schools and providers, resolved any issues creatively and fairly.Maintained online Education Provider Directory: Recruited, advised, and oversaw selection of new providers annually, created instructional guides and led providers through the creation of their program listings, tracked required documentation for more than 100 current providers, insured curriculum alignment for over 350 programs within the Directory, and implemented annual administration fee for providers that fully covered the yearly cost to host the Directory.Was a key member of the Studio 345 Journeys planning team for three years and was fully responsible for its leadership and execution for two years. Developed nature and arts-based curriculum, oversaw selection of participants and adult mentors, booked travel, and led local and national excursions for up to 26 high school students. Organized and managed annual events of up to 300 people such as the Cultural Education Expo, Cato Excellence in Teaching Awards Reception, and Studio 345 Journeys orientation and celebration programs.Managed annual Cato Excellence in Teaching Awards: Solicitated nominees, oversaw finalist selection, recruited and led selection panel, and planned award presentation.Created and managed a $10,000 professional development scholarship fund for educators in Mecklenburg County. Organized and facilitated quarterly meetings of education staff at over 30 local partner organizations.Spoke at fundraising events, training/info sessions, and school programs for audiences of up to 100 people. Show less



NC Dance Alliance

• North Carolina

• Board member

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2016

  Served on the board of the non-profit arts organization, NC Dance Alliance which promotes and supports the art of dance in the state of North Carolina. Attended quarterly board meetings and monthly committee meetings Served on Events committee and awards committee Assisted with organizing and running Annual Event weekend conference Selected scholarship and grant recipients Assisted in development of marketing tools such as slogan and Event logo Served on the board of the non-profit arts organization, NC Dance Alliance which promotes and supports the art of dance in the state of North Carolina. Attended quarterly board meetings and monthly committee meetings Served on Events committee and awards committee Assisted with organizing and running Annual Event weekend conference Selected scholarship and grant recipients Assisted in development of marketing tools such as slogan and Event logo



Purple Door Productions

• Lumberton, NC

• General Manager/Choreographer/Performer

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2014

  Developed and maintained social media presence on Facebook and Twitter. Worked with Artistic Director to create budgets and track finances. Maintained financial records for each event including donations, ticket sales, income, expenses, and ad sales. Collaborated on programming and marketing plan for the season. Developed and maintained the organization’s website. Created and taught choreography for multiple performances each year. Created summer arts workshop for children ages 3-9 aligned with local literacy program. Assisted in development and implementation of summer arts workshop for ages 9-adult in partnership with Robeson Community College Foundation. Cultivated partnerships with other local organizations for joint projects promoting the arts and community revitalization. Wrote Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and IRS forms to receive 501(c)3 status. Show less



Public Schools of Robeson County

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dance Program Chairperson

  • Aug 2001 - Jun 2014

  Scheduled, organized, and presided over monthly departmental meetings. Organized, scheduled, managed, and directed biannual Dance Showcase performances including arranging and coordinating volunteers.Co-created, implemented, and oversaw summer dance program.Developed weekend dance workshop for the county’s dance students.Developed and co-wrote the guidelines for dance classes and performances.

• Dance teacher

  • Mar 1997 - Jun 2014

  Taught 4 levels of dance each semester to classes of up to 30 students.Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans for high school students.Collaborated with fellow dance teachers in the county to create common performance themes and parallel lesson plans.Developed and implemented fund-raisers.Organized and managed field trips for students.Arranged and coordinated guest artist residencies.



Studio One of PSRC

• Lumberton, North Carolina, United States

• Staff choreographer/dance teacher/front of house manager

  • Jan 1999 - Jun 2014

  Created and coordinated choreography for over 40 shows. Scheduled and directed dance rehearsals of groups of up to 45 people. Maintained reservation lists for school performances, organized and coordinated audience seating at school performances, and ran front of house and concessions during public performances. Planned and led dance classes for students ages 9-adult. . Created and coordinated choreography for over 40 shows. Scheduled and directed dance rehearsals of groups of up to 45 people. Maintained reservation lists for school performances, organized and coordinated audience seating at school performances, and ran front of house and concessions during public performances. Planned and led dance classes for students ages 9-adult. .



Charlotte Ballet

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Intensive Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  Assisted with the daily administrative activities of the summer intensive. Supervised weekend rehearsals and classes in the absence of the school director. Researched and coordinated housing for incoming apprentices and trainees. Assisted in the redesign of the website and brochure of the Education and Outreach program. Assisted with the auditions for the NCDT REACH! program. Assisted with the daily administrative activities of the summer intensive. Supervised weekend rehearsals and classes in the absence of the school director. Researched and coordinated housing for incoming apprentices and trainees. Assisted in the redesign of the website and brochure of the Education and Outreach program. Assisted with the auditions for the NCDT REACH! program.



Bravo Studios

• Lumberton, NC

• Co-owner

  • Jun 2004 - May 2010

  Co-developed and co-directed the FirstArts program to introduce preschool children to the performing and visual arts. Taught dance classes in various techniques to students ranging in age from 4 - adult. Choreographed and co-directed recitals and cabaret productions. Co-developed and co-directed the FirstArts program to introduce preschool children to the performing and visual arts. Taught dance classes in various techniques to students ranging in age from 4 - adult. Choreographed and co-directed recitals and cabaret productions.