Hi, I’m
Marissa Moses
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced arts administrator and educator with dance and theater degree from the University of California at Irvine. Passion for team environments and building relationships through mission driven development, values-based strategy, and cultivating supportive community oriented connections.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Care for PerformersLos Angeles, CA
Self-Care & Creative Wellness Coach
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Educating clients on strategic marketing + branding strategies for healthy communication and creative networking.
- Emotional processing and mindfulness for mental clarity and personal autonomy.
- Mentoring and encouraging clients to develop strong self-care and relational wellness ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Developing practices and exercises to meet individual client needs and community-based teachings.
- Helping clients identify goals, obstacles and embodied capacity for attaining greater fulfillment.
- Leading group sessions and encouraging discussion to improve results for individuals.
- Helping clients with frequent irritability, bad habits and high stress levels through individual and group sessions.
- Assisting individuals with stress management, burnout recovery, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Encouraging clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves, relationships, and creative practice.
LA AcroDance AcademyLos Angeles, CA
Administrative & Producing Consultant
06.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Working collaboratively with business owner/operator and staff to identify opportunities for improvement, implementing industry-standard administrative processes, niche-business practices, marketing and branding strategy, financial tracking, and providing ongoing support.
Cal-State Long Beach, Scripps College, Moorpark CollegeCity of Los Angeles, CA
Dance Department Guest Artist
01.2019 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans, and taught and directed students in performance technique, choreography, creative philosophy, and artistic research
- Focused on the process of creating live dance/theatre, developing technical skills, and how to build connections to one's community.
LA Dance ConnectionWhittier, CA
Ballet Instructor
10.2017 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Selected age-appropriate music and maintained up-to-date knowledge of students' favorite music to incorporate into lessons.
- Maintained effective working relationships with staff members, students and parents.
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
- Assessed students' progress and structured lesson plans to facilitate continued learning.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
AcroDanceHussian College In StudioLos Angeles, CA
Dance & Acting Adjunct Faculty
01.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
- Provided objective and subjective feedback regarding student performance.
- Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
- Used institution's learning management to post syllabus, assignments and other material to communicate with students.
- Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
- Completed recordings via video and audio media of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for online courses and use by special needs students.
- Delivered in-depth instruction in various topics, including ballet technique, modern + contemporary dance, injury prevention & kinesiology, physical theater, self-care practices and strategies for acting and dance professional development.
- Redesigned course curriculum for Self-Care courses cross-departmentally to focus on unmet needs and emergent challenges for dancers and actors in BFA programs.
Pentacle Danceworks, Dance Resource Center, +moreLos Angeles, CA
Arts Administrator for Projects & Grant Support
01.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Co-creating a project plan alongside Artistic Director that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to take a 5-year, $250K performance project from inception through completion.
- Communicating with the evolving project team and stakeholders. Tracking team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Helping manage risks and issues, and monitoring progress to ensure that the project stays on track toward fundraising and production goals.
- Researching, editing, and submitting proposals that help the Artist receive grant funding.
- Updating general ledger accounts in order to process funding goals and awarded grants.
- Completing financial data entry, collecting transactions, tracking debits, and maintaining and monitoring records for 501(c)3 bookkeeping, and budget tracking.
LA Arts CollectiveLos Angeles, CA
Co-Owner & Artistic Director
05.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Oversaw all aspects of running a dance and performing art school, including hiring teachers, scheduling classes and rehearsals, and marketing to potential students
- Developed new curriculum and choreography, purchasing equipment and supplies
- Hired and trained teachers who meet the requirements for teaching at the studio and have a passion for the performing arts
- Maintained relationships with local schools and other businesses that could help promote the business
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling classes, student registration, preparing payroll
- Evaluated students’ progress and helped them improve their technique and performance skills
- Marketed the studio’s services to new and existing customers through advertisements, flyers, brochures, and website
- Scheduled and produced performances at local theaters, organized public performance opportunities, and orchestrated holiday events
- Met with parents to discuss their children’s progress and address any concerns
- Hired additional staff members when needed to ensure that classes were always staffed with an adequate number of instructors
- Determined class schedules and prices, promoted classes to potential students and recruited new students
Fugitive Kind. Live. TheaterLos Angeles, CA
Founding Producing Executive Director
07.2012 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Establishing strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives in cooperation with the founding members.
- Driving the vision, strategy, and innovative thinking of the company's mission.
- Overseeing project-based operations and collaborative practices for the production of award-winning plays for intimate theater in Los Angeles.
- Determining methods and procedures for staffing requirements and allotment of funds to various departments and projects.
- Recruiting and hiring contractors, including negotiating rates of pay.
- Supervising team of creative and diverse individuals across varied job titles and professionally delivering consistent feedback and positive reinforcement to maximize performance.
- Creating and maintaining production schedules and adjustments as needed to stay on track for target completion and production deadlines.
- Identifying opportunities to streamline operations and complete production needs before deadlines.
- Drafting contracts, finalizing paperwork, accepting payments and issuing receipts.
- Maintaining accountability for operational and fiscal integrity.
- Created project budgets and managed production costs.
- Partnered with production team to execute creative vision within budget and schedule requirements.
- Promoting public awareness of productions through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Implementing procedures to create competitive advantage in market.
- Identifying production issues and fostering resolution to reduce downtime.
- Reviewing requests for approval of services, equipment and supplies.
Education
University of California
Double Bachelor of Arts from Dance & Theater
06.2008
Moorpark College
Associates from Dance
06.2005
Skills
- Project management, business communication, strategic problem-solving, computer proficiency, standard office equipment, music and video editing, design and copywriting for strategic marketing and branding, budgeting, data entry, dance instruction, curriculum development, grant support, conscious collaboration and relational wellness expert
Timeline
Administrative & Producing Consultant
LA AcroDance Academy
06.2022 - 01.2023
Self-Care & Creative Wellness Coach
Self-Care for Performers
03.2020 - Current
Dance Department Guest Artist
Cal-State Long Beach, Scripps College, Moorpark College
01.2019 - 02.2022
Ballet Instructor
LA Dance Connection
10.2017 - 05.2020
Dance & Acting Adjunct Faculty
AcroDanceHussian College In Studio
01.2017 - 03.2020
Arts Administrator for Projects & Grant Support
Pentacle Danceworks, Dance Resource Center, +more
01.2017 - 03.2020
Founding Producing Executive Director
Fugitive Kind. Live. Theater
07.2012 - 03.2014
Co-Owner & Artistic Director
LA Arts Collective
05.2012 - 06.2014
University of California
Double Bachelor of Arts from Dance & Theater
Moorpark College
Associates from Dance