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Sinead Gildea

Palatine,IL

Summary

Versatile, creative and organized with a successful career rooted in both artistic and professional environments, with experience in external and internal communications. Excels in correspondence and collaboration in managing groups of people. Successful at writing, proofreading and enhancing materials to improve perception and transparency. Strong problem solving abilities with an eye for detail, as well as prioritization skills to manage multiple, concurrent projects. Able to adapt quickly and generate creative solutions. Proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Director

Forum Dance Theatre
Libertyville, IL
10.2024 - Current
  • Wrote and edited content to create consistent, professional, positive company image as well as evaluating existing communications materials for accuracy and relevancy.
  • Served as primary point of contact for incoming questions and issues.
  • Created and managed volunteer schedules and assignments to ensure optimal support for organizational events and programs.

Director, Instructor, Choreographer

Talent Forum
Libertyville, IL
01.2000 - Current
  • Provided instruction in various dance styles via group and private lessons, adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles, for various ages and skill level.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Maintained effective working relationships with staff members, students and parents.
  • Fostered a culture of respect, teamwork, and discipline among students, while remaining dedicated to achieving excellence.

Artistic Director, Instructor, Choregrapher

Dance Motions, Inc.
Bartlett, IL
01.2000 - 06.2022
  • Developed/implemented artistic vision for performances. Oversaw all creative aspects of production process, monitoring each stage to ensure artistic integrity and meet deadlines.
  • Hired choreographers, lighting designers and other support personnel in preparation for productions.
  • Planned auditions, organized rehearsal and performance schedules.
  • Organized and assigned volunteers & fundraising
  • Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes..

Assistant Interview Recruiter

Career Cruising
Chicago, IL
05.2006 - 10.2006
  • Scheduled interviews with professionals in various fields for career resource website.
  • Utilized internet research to locate potential candidates, initiated contact and persuaded qualified individuals to participate in informational interviews.

Director of Operations

She Complete
Chicago, IL
06.2005 - 10.2006
  • Provided support, organization and creativity to manage operations for women's fashion accessories company.
  • Wrote copy for website, email sales/advertising campaigns, press releases, operations manual, client contact letters.
  • Client contact processing and fulfilling orders, overdue invoices. Sales via trade shows, phone, sample sales..
  • Administrative: stock, inventory, supplies, filing, and utilizing QuickBooks to track overdue invoices, payments, customer orders.
  • Screened, interviewed, and supervised interns. Photographed products and models for website.

Executive Director, Dance Organization

Impetus Dance Theater
02.2002 - 07.2006
  • Launched 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation for Contemporary Dance; completed 501(c)3 paperwork including Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.
  • Directed fundraising efforts through gala events and mailing campaigns.
  • Successfully marketed/advertised by writing press releases, managing press contacts, producing posters and postcards. Generated and maintained company mailing list and mass mailings.
  • Chief contact managing cash flow in and out for contributors, vendors, government contacts, banking, choreographers, and dancers.
  • Managed box office, ticket sales (online, phone, and in person), and box office revenue.
  • Directed, choreographed, and organized rehearsals of up to 12 dancers

Office Manager/Executive Assistant

Merilyn M. Salomon, Ph.D.
Chicago, IL
05.2001 - 06.2005
  • Managed and streamlined organization of office for clinical psychologist practice.
  • Established QuickBooks for various bank accounts and more efficient banking; balanced accounts and tracked expenses. Updated systems for Accounts Payable and Receivable; managing bills and funds transfers, credit card transactions, and other essential business tasks.
  • Organized and updated confidential patient database, scheduled appointments, tracked patient accounts, invoices, and balances.
  • Various administrative tasks: MS Word, MS Excel, QuickBooks, Outlook Express, Internet, telephone, typing, organizing travel arrangements, filing, tracking and stocking inventory.

Receptionist

iCastle.com
Chicago, IL
03.2000 - 08.2000
  • Generated receptionist position for internet startup.
  • Conducted/organized research on competitors.
  • General reception duties: receiving business contacts, overseeing general office, ordering/stocking supplies/inventory, typing, filing, managing incoming/outgoing mail.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

The University of Iowa
Iowa City
12-1998

Skills

  • Effective communication: written and verbal
  • Creative problem solving
  • Event planning
  • Calendar management
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Customer service
  • Vendor relations
  • Staff monitoring

Affiliations

  • Volunteer at Second City Canine Rescue
  • Featured/guest choreographer for multiple professional and student groups
  • National and Regional Adjudicator for Applause Talent Competitions
  • Teacher of Master Classes (dance) throughout Chicago and the Midwest
  • Former professional dancer and performer for dance companies, festivals, benefits
  • Open Rush chair and event coordinator/choreographer for Alpha Delta Pi sorority
  • Extensive travel throughout Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Western Europe, and Croatia

Accomplishments

  • National Dean's List, Honors Program & Dean's List, University of Iowa
  • Two time winner of Dance Chicago's Dance Slam (choreography).
  • Choreography featured on the prime time 20/20 special featuring Michelle Obama
  • Choreography selected for the Regional Dance America MidStates 2023 showcase

Timeline

Communications Director

Forum Dance Theatre
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Interview Recruiter

Career Cruising
05.2006 - 10.2006

Director of Operations

She Complete
06.2005 - 10.2006

Executive Director, Dance Organization

Impetus Dance Theater
02.2002 - 07.2006

Office Manager/Executive Assistant

Merilyn M. Salomon, Ph.D.
05.2001 - 06.2005

Receptionist

iCastle.com
03.2000 - 08.2000

Director, Instructor, Choreographer

Talent Forum
01.2000 - Current

Artistic Director, Instructor, Choregrapher

Dance Motions, Inc.
01.2000 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

The University of Iowa

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