Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
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ASHLEY MANCI

Sherman Oaks,CA

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor

University of Michigan Lloyd Hall Scholars Program - Annual Arts and Literary Journal
  • Collaborated with a team of writers, editors, designers, and photographers to produce and publish a university literary journal
  • Supervised and coordinated schedules of reporters and staff to ensure all deadlines were met on time
  • Edited and proofread submissions for grammar, style, and content to ensure a seamless publication
  • Used artistic background and insight to create visually pleasing and engaging material.

Student Teaching

University of Michigan - Department of Dance
  • Instructed university-level dance classes during my semester while enrolled in Teaching Methods
  • Asked to stay on as a teaching assistant due to my success with engaging students
  • Created exciting and approachable lesson plans for non-dance majors and students apprehensive about moving freely in a studio space
  • Helped students understand rhythm, energy, space, and musical timing to achieve foundational dance techniques.

Private Tutor

Ann Arbor, MI - High-School Students
  • Provided 1:1 private tutoring to college-bound dancers preparing for BFA applications
  • Guided students through entire application process, including filling out written applications, creating artist statements, and preparing for oral interview scenarios
  • Built curriculum and tailored lesson plans according to student strengths and weaknesses to maximize growth
  • Provided student feedback using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence.

Choreographer and Producer of Professional Show

University of Michigan Department of Dance
  • Designed sets, lighting, and costumes for production and oversaw all artistic decisions
  • Directed rehearsals, choreographed, and collaborated with dancers
  • Managed budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing of the event.

Ambassador for Chinese Classical Dance Residency

  • Coordinated Chinese Classical Dance Troupe’s artistic residency at the university, including travel, accommodations, scheduling, and guest teaching courses
  • Planned and executed a marketing campaign to build excitement and generate ticket sales.

Site Liaison and Stage Manager - University of Michigan Freshman Touring Company

  • Ensured efficient productions, booked sites, and solved problems by communicating with staff
  • Conferred with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, including photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.

Private Dance Tutor

  • Conducted private lessons to prepare advanced dancers for BFA program auditions
  • Created tailored lesson plans to increase technical proficiency; incorporated various dance styles and choreography to improve technique, form, posture, and stamina
  • Collaborated with students to choreograph engaging audition solos that showcased their talent
  • Rehearsed routines and provided constructive feedback to help teach the nuances of performance and enhance stage presence.

Head Server/Trainer

High-End, Top-Rated Chicago and Los Angeles Restaurants
01.2016 - Current
  • Provide a unique experience for high-end and celebrity restaurant clientele
  • Act as a leader and liaison between servers and management to set the tone for excellent guest and staff experience
  • Trained, coached, and mentored over 20+ new personnel hired to fulfill various roles; 3 who were pursuing management became managers within 2 months
  • Educated servers on the menu, memorization strategies, and how to communicate in intriguing ways to customers; adapted the training to meet the learning styles of individual staff
  • Provided feedback to managers on training programs, staff morale, and how to enhance customer and staff experiences; analyzed and evaluated training program outcomes.

Peer Tutor

City Colleges of Chicago, Roosevelt University, UIC
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Played an integral role in shaping the academic success of my peers by providing educational mentorship
  • Guided students through challenging coursework by filling in gaps in comprehension
  • Created engaging study guides and used visual aids to enhance clarification in compliance with university standard
  • Provided a supported, judgment-free space for my classmates to feel comfortable in tackling complex subjects and encouraged them to continue moving forward with their academic achievements.

Research

Roosevelt, UIC
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Skillfully conducted research through university coursework
  • Crafted well-written and easily accessible research papers that provided greater clarity and perspective on a variety of academic topics
  • Navigated and used a plethora of resources to provide data and credibility
  • Received high praise for quality of work and encouragement to pursue research and writing at a dissertation level.

Lead Company Member

San Francisco Conservatory of Dance
01.1997 - 01.2016
  • Performed and thrived in various concert dances for 3,000+ audiences
  • Rigorously trained 60hrs/week to increase technical and physical proficiency
  • Collaborated with choreographers to create and modify professional shows.

Education

Post Baccalaureate - Pre-Med

University of California
Los Angeles, CA

Prerequisites for Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Neuroscience MD Ph.D. programs -

Roosevelt, UIC, City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Professional Training -

San Francisco Conservatory of Dance
San Francisco, CA

BFA -

University of Michigan

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Highly Detailed
  • Motivator
  • Time Management
  • Intermediate Spanish
  • Adaptability
  • Personable
  • Editing
  • Instructing
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Research and analysis
  • Verbal and written communication

Awards

  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Merit Scholar
  • Lloyd Hall Scholar Recipient

Timeline

Head Server/Trainer

High-End, Top-Rated Chicago and Los Angeles Restaurants
01.2016 - Current

Peer Tutor

City Colleges of Chicago, Roosevelt University, UIC
01.2011 - 01.2021

Research

Roosevelt, UIC
01.2011 - 01.2021

Lead Company Member

San Francisco Conservatory of Dance
01.1997 - 01.2016

Editor

University of Michigan Lloyd Hall Scholars Program - Annual Arts and Literary Journal

Student Teaching

University of Michigan - Department of Dance

Private Tutor

Ann Arbor, MI - High-School Students

Choreographer and Producer of Professional Show

University of Michigan Department of Dance

Ambassador for Chinese Classical Dance Residency

Site Liaison and Stage Manager - University of Michigan Freshman Touring Company

Private Dance Tutor

Post Baccalaureate - Pre-Med

University of California

Prerequisites for Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Neuroscience MD Ph.D. programs -

Roosevelt, UIC, City Colleges of Chicago

Professional Training -

San Francisco Conservatory of Dance

BFA -

University of Michigan
ASHLEY MANCI