Successful Arts Marketer with a keen eye for detail and a creative mindset. Manages multiple priorities with ease and a positive attitude. Utilizes extensive knowledge of marketing tools and copywriting skills to support patron satisfaction and enhance media outreach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Teaching Artist
The Joffrey Ballet
08.2023 - Current
Independent contractor with the Joffrey Ballet teaching exceptional arts education classes through in-school programming at Chicago Public Schools.
Offer highly structured dance experiences, encouraging students to develop technique, creativity, and life skills.
Collaborated with fellow Teaching Artists to develop lesson plans, promoting a positive classroom environment.
Marketing and Administrative Assistant
Western Michigan University Department of Dance
01.2021 - 05.2023
Strengthened brand identity with consistent messaging across various platforms including print, digital, and social media channels.
Boosted ticket sales for performances by assisting in the creation of persuasive marketing materials such as social media content posts and email blasts.
Maximized event attendance with thorough planning, promotion, and production support for performances, new-student audition dates, and informal showings.
Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
Marketing Intern
Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers
05.2022 - 08.2022
Boosted brand awareness by developing creative marketing strategies and campaigns.
Enhanced social media engagement through regular posting and audience interaction.
Coordinated with graphic designers to produce visually appealing advertising materials for print and digital media.
Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas that led to innovative marketing initiatives.
Production Management Positions
Western Michigan University Department Of Dance
08.2019 - 04.2023
Stage Manager- Dancing with the WMU/Kazoo Stars, Ebony Vision Dance Concert, Student Dance Concert, Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers Spring Concert of Dance
House Manager- Winter Gala Dance Concert 2022 and 2023, Student Dance Concert, Wellspring Academy Concert
Managed the development of production schedules for optimal resource allocation and workflow management.
Enhanced production efficiency by organizing groups of people, streamlining processes, and implementing time-saving strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Administration
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2023
Skills
Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Copywriting, Canva, iMovie, Vectorworks, Trello, Slack, Mailchimp, Ludus, Tessitura, SEO Optimization, Visual Storytelling, Scheduling, Event Coordination, Creativity, Communication, and Leadership
Dance Experience: Includes extensive knowledge as a performer and teacher of Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Improvisation, Tap, and Hip-Hop Understanding of dance history, dance studio management, production management, educational leadership, and lesson planning, and excellent interpersonal skills
<ul><li>Facilitate collaboration with Grades 3–5 teachers to design and adapt instructional plans and materials that meet students’ diverse cultural, developmental, and academic needs.</li><li>Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable, strengths-based coaching—offering real-time and post-observation feedback to enhance teaching practices and student engagement.</li><li>Lead schoolwide curriculum initiatives, planning and implementation of a standards-aligned curriculum, model best instructional practices through demonstration lessons, and facilitate data-driven intervention meetings, resulting in a 3% increase in EOG scores across Grades 3–5.</li><li>Collaborate with administrators on weekly instructional walk-throughs, staff development, and continuous schoolwide academic improvement.</li><li>Promote professional growth by facilitating training and reflective practices aligned with school and district goals.</li><li>Assist in selecting and implementing instructional materials and resources in line with school improvement and strategic plans.</li><li>Collaborate with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to foster instructional alignment and academic improvement.</li></ul> at Durham Charter School<ul><li>Facilitate collaboration with Grades 3–5 teachers to design and adapt instructional plans and materials that meet students’ diverse cultural, developmental, and academic needs.</li><li>Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable, strengths-based coaching—offering real-time and post-observation feedback to enhance teaching practices and student engagement.</li><li>Lead schoolwide curriculum initiatives, planning and implementation of a standards-aligned curriculum, model best instructional practices through demonstration lessons, and facilitate data-driven intervention meetings, resulting in a 3% increase in EOG scores across Grades 3–5.</li><li>Collaborate with administrators on weekly instructional walk-throughs, staff development, and continuous schoolwide academic improvement.</li><li>Promote professional growth by facilitating training and reflective practices aligned with school and district goals.</li><li>Assist in selecting and implementing instructional materials and resources in line with school improvement and strategic plans.</li><li>Collaborate with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to foster instructional alignment and academic improvement.</li></ul> at Durham Charter School
Assistant Dean, Community Engagement & Director Center for Community Engagement at Center for Community Engagement, DLGE, West Virginia UniversityAssistant Dean, Community Engagement & Director Center for Community Engagement at Center for Community Engagement, DLGE, West Virginia University