Angela Henry
Artist, Communications Student, Writer, Director
Portland,United States
Summary
Articulate communications student, writer, and director carrying forward the skills and vision acquired in 20+ years as a classical ballet dancer, artistic director, teacher, and philanthropic project associate. Passionate about researching and understanding information from a widely diverse variety of sources to direct narratives and craft the details of storylines to create impact while designing messages that resonate with a 'yes, and' level of engagement. I enjoy the challenge of investing in developing resources for bettering the world and all that it encompasses. Proficient with building dynamic, solid, emotionally intelligent relationships tailored to the specifics of any situation. Seeking to develop creatively and hone writing and communication skills in the context of a sophisticated and driven team environment of excellence and impact.
Overview
61
61
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Media Story Telling, Modeling
Independent Contractor
Portland, OR
10.2018 - Current
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Curated and segmented editorial content to increase engagement and channel growth.
- Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.
- Design, research, and explore photography and videography for image and to curate a message.
- Developing language around stories to connect with a variety of audiences, including tone, personality, connection, impact, and vibe.
- Coordination with a client's desire/need to prompt engagement and satisfactory development and implementation of ongoing vision.
- Navigating budgets, personalities, and other details to achieve optimal results.
- Chose outfits, lighting, music, settings
Pilates Instructor
Independent Contractor
Vancouver, WA
05.2007 - Current
- Promoted additional classes and available services to members.
- Worked in team-based environment to provide clients with optimal fitness services.
- Tracked member attendance and participation for recordkeeping purposes.
- Kept facilities and equipment clean and organized.
- Expand responsibilities of teaching at Beyond Bliss in the context of my private studio.
- Navigating the necessities of running a small business, including tax documentation, equipment care, ongoing education, and advertising.
- Building a strong client base.
Project Developer and Personal Assistant
Independent Contractor
Portland, OR
10.2004 - Current
- Optimized business and management practices to improve all facets of project development and execution.
- Led key projects while managing timelines and meeting deadlines within budgetary limits.
- Generated new business through proactive strategies such as network and cold calling.
- Assessed vendors to confirm business and labor practices aligned with company standards.
- Researching concepts to implement project ideas. Ranging from long lasting, low maintenance water sources for establishing new plant growth to solutions to assist single parents in understanding resources for trauma recovery and education.
- Taking necessary steps to execute project plans. (making phone calls, scheduling consultants, meetings, networking with other business owners and community members, etc.)
- Developing resources for therapeutic spaces that meet a fluid educational need to reach marginalized children.
- Relationship building with investment clients to pursue ideas and develop an ongoing, fulfilling partnership for current and future endeavors in the community.
- Self-motivated time management and ambition.
Dancer and Instructor
Academy Of Ballet Arts
Vancouver, WA
06.1997 - 07.2009
- Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
- Choreographed solo, duo and group performances for classical dance company.
- Taught the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus to prepare students for successful examinations.
- Developing a continual, active process of translating a vision of technique and methodology to different personalities and ages.
- Becoming familiar with the unique character and skills of each dancer, in the present, as well as looking at the long term development desired for capacity and individuality, to optimize growth in each person, creative coherence in the company, and suitable expression of artistic vision.
- Achieve age appropriate, effective communication being sensitive to the constantly evolving nature of human development.
- Designed and choreographed recitals.
- Led rehearsals for ballet recitals.
Pilates Instructor
Beyond Bliss Day Spa
Vancouver, WA
11.2003 - 04.2007
- Instruct private and semi private Pilates sessions, listening continually to optimize client's personal goals while introducing new ideas for progress.
- Assess new clients to develop personalized therapy plans designed to effectively enhance their bodies and repair any damage through strength development and educated understanding of their movement habits.
- Booking with the spa calendar and processing payments.
- Creating language that resonates with attention to detail and flexible nuances in crafting a message to enhance mind- body awareness.
- Research more obscure physical ailments and injuries, as well as keep up on newer methodologies of therapy.
- Client centered communication, balancing pace of the class with humor, encouragement, and genuine enthusiasm. Bringing safe emotional space for clients to share and feel valued.
- Becoming familiar with the real dynamics each client's hobbies and lifestyle so as to understand the physical toll it creates.
- Creative exercise design when specific areas are weak and need particular attention before becoming ready to benefit from the traditionally taught exercises. Alternative lessons formulated to work around injuries when necessary for continued overall progress.
- Promoted additional classes and available services to members.
- Worked in team-based environment to provide clients with optimal fitness services.
Artistic Director
Vancouver Dance Theater
Vancouver, WA
09.2002 - 05.2005
- Oversaw installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment to achieve superior production results.
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Auditioned, selected and coached performers to execute high-quality performance for the successful production of each ballet chosen in the season.
- Collaborate with a board of directors and investors to build the company and develop vision for the future.
- Design costumes, sets, lighting, and music with craftsmen to create desired impact within budgetary necessities.
- Choreograph the dance pieces alone and collaboratively with other artists.
- Promote the company through outreach events, partnerships with local businesses and media outlets, networking with local dance studios, and building relationships with investors.
Pilates Instructor Intern
Pacific Northwest Pilates
Portland, OR
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Taught group, individual, and semi-private classes in the Stott Pilates method.
- Recruit new clients.
- Build the company image and advertise at networking events and health fairs.
- Practice with other new instructor trainees for necessary practice hours in preparation for certification exams.
- Promoted additional classes and available services to members.
- Worked in team-based environment to provide clients with optimal fitness services.
- Kept facilities and equipment clean and organized.
- Attended continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge.
Sales Associate
The Leotard
Portland, OR
09.2001 - 03.2003
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Manage store responsibilities of sales transactions, inventory, product layout, and accounting details.
- Client services including out of town mail orders, dance team or corporate orders (design collaboration to fulfill a team or show vision, purchasing, ongoing corporate relationship building), specific need tailoring.
- Work with suppliers to manage accounts and order recurring merchandise, as well as put together seasonal inventory.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Ballet Dancer
Ballet Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.1999 - 09.2001
- Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
- Study and perform large repertoire of solo, duo and corp choreography, focusing on stylized storytelling through quality of movement for a classical Balanchine style ballet company.
- Participate in community outreach events for fundraising, arts awareness, inner city education.
Education
Associate of Science - Chemistry And Communications
Clark College
Vancouver, WA 02.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communication
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 01.2019 - Current
Skills
Mixed Media Visual Art Storytelling through creatively piecing together article clips, text words, graphics, pictures, and quotes to draw a viewer's attention and resonate with a particular message
Adaptability Lots of experience with applying creative problem solving to effectively switch gears between jobs, being a single parent, and academic pursuitswhile accomplishing tasks in each area with high quality effort and intention devoted to excellence
Sales Negotiation,Client Rapport Hearing nuances of clients’ needs and communicating effectively with them to ground interactions in value, satisfaction, and repeat loyalty Top sales associate with consistent client volume
PersonalBusinessLiaison 14 years working closely with individuals for personal development, accounting details and organization, planning and execution of projects including research and implementation of obscure green development, innovative agriculture and community building/education practices, hands-on event productionranging from private associate groups to community outreach events
VersatileLearner Insanely curious Loves to read a wide range of topics Can effectively digest highly complex material Passionate about finding cross discipline throughlines and impactful connections Applies focused attention to detail and quality of work, looking for ways to improve constantly
Long-term Client Relationships Primary marketing purposefully through referrals, necessitating a broad scope of community involvement among diversegroups building positive longevity and loyalty, in addition tostrong cross-community ties and networks of values and interests
Education Methodology 20years experience working in classicalballet and academic tutoring especially incorporating multiple intelligence learning, Montessori, and play-based learning
IntensiveVolunteer 12years experience working through intimate details of families undergoing abuse, mentalillness, socioeconomic instability, and trauma recoveryResearching and navigating legal processes around family health and child advocacy Eight years planning and running volunteer events, retreats, team building exercises, and enrichment classes
Thrives in a collaborative, dynamic environment
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communication
Washington State University
01.2019 - Current
Social Media Story Telling, Modeling
Independent Contractor
10.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Chemistry And Communications
Clark College
02.2015 - 12.2018
Pilates Instructor
Independent Contractor
05.2007 - Current
Project Developer and Personal Assistant
Independent Contractor
10.2004 - Current
Pilates Instructor
Beyond Bliss Day Spa
11.2003 - 04.2007
Artistic Director
Vancouver Dance Theater
09.2002 - 05.2005
Pilates Instructor Intern
Pacific Northwest Pilates
01.2002 - 12.2003
Sales Associate
The Leotard
09.2001 - 03.2003
Ballet Dancer
Ballet Chicago
06.1999 - 09.2001
Dancer and Instructor
Academy Of Ballet Arts
06.1997 - 07.2009