Abby Nelson

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• Dance Education Teaching License - May 2021 to present

Presider for CCSU's Highschool Dance Festival 2018-2020

     Recruited 50+ attendees, assigned to assist 3 visiting artists with master classes in order to solve any problems, take attendance, and ensure their needs were met. Maintained visiting artists' schedules to ensure timeliness for overall event. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Black History Month: Celebration of the Arts

     Collaborated with an elementary school to bring 6 college students to perform with 25 elementary students, coordinated rehearsals for 31 dancers between 2 locations, utilized time-management to choreograph a tribute to Alvin Ailey in 4 weeks, total of 2 performances with over 200 attendees.

Senior Dance Project Fall 2020

     Initiated a collaborative project between the Dance Department and Visual Art Department at CCSU, adhered to strict timeline to deliver a quality performance by the end of the semester, recruited 9 visual artists and 6 dancers, managed consistent communication and coordinated meetings with all parties involved, creative problem solving to deliver the project during the COVID-19 quarantine without sacrificing quality

Chase Westfall’s Art Gallery Opening “Rachel” April 2019

     Collaborated with an artist in residency to choreograph a performance that debuted on opening night, coordinated and facilitated 7+ rehearsals with 8 dancers, maintained a positive and professional relationship with peers while addressing technical concerns.