Savannah Stainback
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Background includes dance performance and choreography, event planning, stage management, and experience leading and middle school aged children about life skills and values. Passionate about instilling a love of dance in children and young adults, as well as techniques and strength for long-term benefits.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Cheerio
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Overnight 1-2 week camp sessions for 7 weeks
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with middle school aged girls with different interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Evaluated campers' progress and provided feedback to parents.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Student Worker
Meredith College
2022.08 - Current
- Maintained tidy and organized environment in two dance studios and around lobby and lounge.
- Assisted with any additional tasks needed by dance department i.e. Creating social media graphics and videos
Barista
Carriage House Coffee
2022.01 - Current
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings. Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized beverages.
Culinary Services Employee
Matthews Glen Acts Retirement Community
2019.04 - 2021.12
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Maintained excellent customer service and positive attitude towards senior residents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC05.2025
High School Diploma -
Central Academy of Technology And Arts High School
Monroe, NC06.2021
Skills
- Professional and Friendly
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Stage Assistance
- Choreographing Dance Numbers
- Student and Parent Relations
- Educational Opportunities
- Clear Communication
- Student Engagement
Additional Artistic Experiences
- Meredith Jazz and Tap Company Member (2021-Present) Meredith College (1 hour/week tap technique, 1 hour/week jazz technique, 1 hour/week per each choreographer's piece)
- Meredith College Dance Crew Member (2021- Present) (Hip Hop crew, 1 hour/week rehearsals, performance at Meredith College basketball game, MJTCO shows, DanceWorks Mainstage shows)
- Cornhuskin' Event Co-Chair (2021-present), Meredith College (5-10 hours/week, organized skit & dance rehearsals, sound, lighting, microphones, cues, etc., for performance, communication through email, Google Forms & Sheets)
- Meredith Dance Theatre company member , Meredith College (January 2022-present) (Modern technique company rehearsals 2 hours/week)
- Assistant , Meredith College Dance Middle School Intensive (August 2022 & August 2023)
- Sound Operator , Emerging DanceWorks shows, Meredith College (April 2023)
- Assistant , High School Day of Dance hosted by Meredith College (October 2022)
- Assistant Stage Manager , Act I DanceWorks Emerging Shows, Meredith College, (April 2022)
- Performer , Cabaret CATA Spring Musical (May 2021) (Performed as "Lulu", rehearsed 3x a week from January-May; three performances)
Timeline
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Cheerio
2023.05 - 2023.08
Student Worker
Meredith College
2022.08 - Current
Barista
Carriage House Coffee
2022.01 - Current
Culinary Services Employee
Matthews Glen Acts Retirement Community
2019.04 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education
Meredith College
High School Diploma -
Central Academy of Technology And Arts High School
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