Rachel Latke
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Operations and event management professional with extensive experience in touring dance competitions, live event production, and multi-city logistics coordination, supported by a lifelong foundation in competitive dance and dance education. Proven ability to coordinate and manage events from start to finish. Recognized for clear and positive communication, problem-solving under pressure, and serving as a key operational liaison between leadership, staff, studios, and participants in fast-paced touring environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Choreographer & Dance Teacher
Company Eight Dance Studio
Buffalo, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Teach and choreograph for competitive and recreational dancers across multiple age groups and skill levels.
- Develop curriculum and lead rehearsals in supportive, high-energy learning environments.
- Mentor students in technical development, performance quality, and professionalism.
Company Manager
American Dance Awards
Buffalo, NY
07.2021 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations and touring logistics for a national dance competition, hosting 15 events across New England, Canada and South Africa.
- Support execution of large-scale national championships and regionals, resolving real-time logistical and operational challenges under high-pressure conditions.
- Coordinating travel, accommodation, itineraries, communication, call sheets and event logistics for a team of 10-15 faculty and staff members per event.
- Utilize TourPro software to schedule and manage competition events, registrations, and overall event programming.
- Lead setup and execution of critique & tabulation systems using TourPro and Mimeo, including equipment setup, software configuration, and live event support.
- Upload and manage adjudicated critiques and scoring data into studio accounts within 24 hours post-event, ensuring accurate and timely distribution of results.
- Maintain consistent communication across teams to ensure alignment before, during, and after events.
- Created and implemented detailed strategies to enhance productivity within the company.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance And Business
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2018
Skills
- TourPro (Event Scheduling & Registration Software)
- Critique & Tabulation System Setup and Management (TourPro / Mimeo)
- Event logistics
- Venue coordination
- Travel & Hotel Arrangements
- Staff & Faculty Communication Management
Timeline
Choreographer & Dance Teacher
Company Eight Dance Studio
09.2021 - Current
Company Manager
American Dance Awards
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance And Business
University At Buffalo