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, CAPrerequisites for Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Neuroscience MD Ph.D. programs -
Roosevelt, UIC, City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, ILProfessional Training -
San Francisco Conservatory of Dance
San Francisco, CABFA -
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
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