Alanna Hardy
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Professional all-around artist and leader who blends soft skills and technical proficiency with strategic planning. With a proven ability to inspire and lead, creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment. I enjoy instructing and team collaboration, incoporating teaching methods to meet diverse needs, while achieving results. I'm reliable, skilled in choreography, performance preparation, and fostering growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Content Specialist
Freelance - Contract
05.2021 - Current
- Managed social media accounts, increasing audience engagement through tailored campaigns.
- Applied current editing, videogrpahy and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Created treatments, storyboarding and shot lists for clients to better visually comprehend
- Generated reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
Singer Songwriter
Contract
07.2019 - Current
- Adapted songwriting style according to project requirements, exhibiting versatility across various genres and song formats.
- Researched music industry trends and audience preferences and improving storytelling effectiveness.
- Composed and arranged original music for diverse genres while collaborating with producers and musicians to refine sound.
- Delved into unique themes and subjects with each work to enhance artistic growth and skill.
- Mentored junior writers, providing guidance on best practices in writing, editing, and content creation processes.
Media Specialist/Buyer - Remote
ASTRA Collection
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed multimedia assets including videos, graphics, and articles for maximum engagement.
- Analyzed audience engagement metrics to refine content delivery and optimize reach.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create engaging marketing materials for various platforms.
- Established relationships with external vendors for video production and graphic design services.
Executive Assistant
Blackstone Consulting
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Coordinated executive schedules, ensuring efficient time management and prioritization of key tasks.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within the organization efficiently.
Advertising Photographer/Social Media Manager
Anese.Co
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Planned and assembled all on-location studio photoshoots, along with all-needed equipment and props
- Wrote/Directed skits, and lead casting for promotional videos
- Administered long-term strategies for social media campaigns and public relations
Dance Choreographer
Jacksonville State University | Komplex Royalty Co-ed Dance Team
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Developed and implemented innovative choreography for various dance routines and performances
- Incorporated modern jazz, hip-hop, swing, mime, and salsa
- Maintained the calendar for live productions
- Volunteered instructing for Jacksonville Community Center for beginners/intermediate dancers
- Handled wardrobe concepts by palette and theme
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Media And Film
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL06-2018
Skills
- Group Dance Fitness Instruction
- Teaching techniques
- Individual instruction
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork
- Motivation strategies
- Dance background
- Music selection
Certification
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro & Lightroom
- Video Production + Photography
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and OneNote
- Google Workspace + Analytics
- Canva
- Copilot
Languages
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Digital Content Specialist
Freelance - Contract
05.2021 - Current
Singer Songwriter
Contract
07.2019 - Current
Media Specialist/Buyer - Remote
ASTRA Collection
04.2019 - 12.2021
Executive Assistant
Blackstone Consulting
05.2018 - 05.2019
Advertising Photographer/Social Media Manager
Anese.Co
05.2018 - 10.2018
Dance Choreographer
Jacksonville State University | Komplex Royalty Co-ed Dance Team
08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Media And Film
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham