Akiysa Sanders

• Maintained in-depth and current knowledge of emerging industry trends
• Approved art layouts, copy design, and illustrative work for team-related publications.
• Supported projects by developing and producing promotional content such as trailers and commercials.
• Led creative team meetings to share ideas and bring actionable plans to fruition.
• Trained and mentored group members, to monitor performance in key areas.
• Created and choreographed dance moves and routines for self, partners, and ensembles.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently produce a Spring show with over 500 attendees.

• Worked with previous Teens Arts and Culture Council members to curate and improve a new program for Teens on the High Line
• Collected and analyzed information about previous Teens Art and Culture Council cohorts in order to identify and address trends in youth programming
• Applied negotiation, communication and conflict management skills to facilitate discussions on creating a rubric satisfying the requirements of a new program

• Assisted with the creation of the Harlem Mother’s S.A.V.E children's’ play zone in Harlem
• Maintained and developed games and activities for the children, while promoting an all inclusive fun environment
• Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities
• Organized and led the Harlem Mothers’ Save Junior Interns Walk Team participating in the Percy Sutton 5K Run Walk

• Responsible for cataloging and filing of Harlem Week Exhibitor applications
• Processed, and maintained documents including contracts, expense reports and invoices
• Assisted with the onsite check- in of all registered applicants
• Participated in the site survey and final festival outdoor layout design
• Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel, in addition to providing information to resolve inquiries

Advisor

• Guided the TACC group in the event production process, to produce and curate events for adolescents who live in the Chelsea area
• Managed a group of TACC members to produce specific aspects of production
• Worked collaboratively with other TACC Leaders to ensure event quality and success
• Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining an efficient workplace
• Participated in potential new hire interviewing sessions to help identify qualified candidates