Devin A. Shaw
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Motivated Arts Coordinator and Administrator eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. I utilize my creative vision to establish partnerships and other business dynamics. Diligent and timely with memorization skills, I possess a strong willingness to accept direction in order to create the greatest productivity within my place of business.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Arts Coordinator/Choreographer
Legacy Theatre
Tyrone, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Directed social media and digital marketing strategy and initiatives to promote brand building, guest retention and revenue-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in the creative process choreography with an understanding of dance history and kinesiology.
- Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
- Worked with directors to select costumes, music, and qualified dancers.
Fine Arts Coordinator/Choreographer
British Academy of Performing Arts
Marietta , GA
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Drove growth in studio management business by continuously researching and implementing improved strategies to exceed client expectations for classes and performance experience.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Trained students in various techniques as well as proper posture and rhythm sensitivity.
Fine Arts Coordinator/Choreographer
Gwinnett School of Dance
Grayson, GA
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Recruited, interviewed and hired volunteers and staff.
- Directed activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- Oversaw flexibility and strength conditioning for performers.
Early Childhood Movement Specialist
Kinderdance Atlanta
Atlanta , GA
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster dance /performing arts learning.
- Educated students about proper form to maintain safety and maximize benefits of different yoga positions.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Dance Instructor, Choreographer
Jenae's Dance Experience
Conyers, GA
10.2016 - 07.2020
- Implemented a comprehensive dance curriculum that includes the study of several different dance genres including, ballet, jazz, African, tap, modern, and hip-hop along with an understanding of dance history and dance in various cultures.
- Taught students techniques for different leaps and turns, as well as proper posture and rhythm sensitivity.
- Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
Youth Development Professional, Dance Instructor
Boys and Girls Club - A.R. "Guss" Barksdale
Conyers, GA
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Trained students (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) in order to maintain high levels of technical dance proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness. Genres presented include but are not limited to ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and African movement.
Acting Instructor
Journey in Acting Program
Conyers, GA
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Acting Instructor for students ages five and up with primary focuses on film/television techniques including audition preparation, improvisation, script analysis, etc.
Fine Arts Administrator, Choreographer
I AM ARTS Community Partnership
Atlanta, GA
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Mitigated financial discrepancies, accurately monitoring payroll, credit card purchases, invoicing and budgeting.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Additional duties include but not limited to stage management, script writing, etc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Lithonia, GABachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Columbus State University
Columbus, GATheatre Arts
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GASkills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Quickbooks
- Scheduling and Agenda Setting
- Experience in POS systems
- Phenomenal interpersonal and communication skills
- Scheduling Appointments
- Customer Engagement
Timeline
Fine Arts Coordinator/Choreographer
Legacy Theatre
07.2021 - Current
Fine Arts Coordinator/Choreographer
British Academy of Performing Arts
08.2018 - 06.2023
Fine Arts Coordinator/Choreographer
Gwinnett School of Dance
08.2018 - 06.2023
Early Childhood Movement Specialist
Kinderdance Atlanta
08.2018 - 12.2021
Youth Development Professional, Dance Instructor
Boys and Girls Club - A.R. "Guss" Barksdale
08.2017 - 10.2018
Acting Instructor
Journey in Acting Program
01.2017 - 04.2017
Dance Instructor, Choreographer
Jenae's Dance Experience
10.2016 - 07.2020
Fine Arts Administrator, Choreographer
I AM ARTS Community Partnership
06.2016 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Columbus State University
Theatre Arts
Georgia Gwinnett College