Naiya Sayavong
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Hardworking and passionate artist with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Arts Admin position. Well-Rounded professional with excellent people skills, who actively works towards an inclusive equitable world. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Urban Arts Space Intern
Ohio State University
05.2023 - Current
- Engaged in hands-on training with gallery's curatorial team to advance curatorial skills in real-world setting.
- Developed gallery operations, customer service and marketing skills to enhance gallery management knowledge.
- Guided gallery visitors through facility and delivered engaging talks on exhibitions to stimulate interest and facilitate sales.
- Moved and handled various types of artwork with exceptional care.
- Collaborated with UAS full time staff to promote events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods.
- Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- .Developed presentations to demonstrate planning initiatives and research.
- Inspired new ideas for programming by contributing a dancer-choregrapher lens to a visual arts dominated staff.
- Corresponded with artist and project contributors to provide status updates and solidify timelines.
- Devised and deployed robust creative programs, in efforts to make art making accessible to the community.
- Produced conversations to brainstorm a plan of action for community outreach programs.
- Communicated with inner city programs to open the UAS arts space to the community and create art.
- Facilitated hands on workshops to children in underserved communities.
- Developed a mentorship program for young girls in the community with UAS intern team.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and other teams to cement partnerships and achieve mutual goals.
- Experimented with programming by collaborating with different medium artist to generate a new template where visual arts and performing arts meet.
- Worked alongside UAS full time staff to plan program feasibility, cost-effectiveness and possible alternatives.
- Smoothly supported UAS team activities to efficiently accomplish project milestones and achieve a successful gallery opening.
Light Designer and Operator
Ohio State Department Of Dance
03.2023 - Current
- Operated Lighting for every show
- Worked closely with Independent Artist to generate a visual experience for audience that aligned with artist desires.
- Collaborated with production team to create a cohesive program for the show.
- Evaluated immediate needs and worked with team to devise a plan to fix it.
- Created back up plans for any unforeseen technology malfunctions.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Provided accommodations for audience members.
- Served as a time keeper to maintain program schedule.
- Worked Closely with production team to ensure all props, lighting gels and seats were in their intended places.
Dance Production Assistant
Ohio State University Department Of Dance
08.2019 - Current
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Oversaw calendar to assist in coordinating daily production schedule, managing shifts and adequate coverage.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Assisted with light design in show preparations.
- Assisted with Department marketing team.
- Worked at welcoming desk and provided good customer service.
Lifeguard
Columbus Rec's And Parks Aquatics
06.2016 - Current
- Worked in a non profit government funded company that offers affordable aquatic programming to the Columbus community.
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies and provided first aid.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Collaborated with manager to identify areas of concern and ascertain reliable methods for remediation.
- Provided customer service and responded to inquiries and complaints for optimal guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
- Assisted in the development of lifeguard training programs, documentation and assessments.
- Assisted in the trainings of lifeguards on pool safety and risk management protocols.
- Worked closely with staff to create swim programming schedules.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
- Gave private lessons to students with disabilities and taught floating techniques and treading water.
- Taught swim lessons to people of all ages; infants, children, adults and elderly through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.
Barista
Kroger
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
- Promoted additional items with beverages, increasing store sales.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Collaborated with employees to build a safe and work friendly environment for efficient service.
Camp Counselor, Dance Instructor
Columbus Rec's And Parks
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Work for a non profit public organization to offer the Columbus community an affordable dance learning experience.
- Making art making accessible to children in the Columbus Area.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Taught from a diversity equity inclusion lens.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Collaborated with the production team for light design, audio and costuming for performances.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Volunteer Youth Programming Assistant
The Lord Jesus Christ Church
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services.
- Spoke with senior citizen groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Implemented and developed programs to address poverty and inequality.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
- Participated in meetings with church council to discuss program objectives and strategies.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Worked with community participants to create a dance piece to present on class showing day.
- Orchestrated my class through a diversity equity inclusion lens.
- Coordinated with production team to design the set.
- Collaborated with outside vendors to provide costuming.
- Worked as a assistant with production team.
Youth Advisor
Young E.L.I.T.E. International
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked in a non profit organization that developed and implemented programs to engage and empower young women in underserved populations.
- Traveled to schools to empower young women and build self-esteem, and embrace their individuality.
- Develop long lasting relationship with the participants.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to drive program outcomes.
- Provide you with support when navigating diverse personal issues.
- Attended program meetings to brainstorm new method and ideas.
- Assisted program director with transportation of peoples and other miscellaneous.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
- Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08.2023
Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Project Support
- Safety Management
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Strategies
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service Collaboration
- Program Planning
- Writing
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Urban Arts Space Intern
Ohio State University
05.2023 - Current
Light Designer and Operator
Ohio State Department Of Dance
03.2023 - Current
Barista
Kroger
04.2020 - 01.2023
Dance Production Assistant
Ohio State University Department Of Dance
08.2019 - Current
Volunteer Youth Programming Assistant
The Lord Jesus Christ Church
01.2019 - 01.2020
Youth Advisor
Young E.L.I.T.E. International
01.2019 - 01.2020
Camp Counselor, Dance Instructor
Columbus Rec's And Parks
07.2016 - 07.2020
Lifeguard
Columbus Rec's And Parks Aquatics
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Ohio State University
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