Zariyah Arredondo-Ortega
Pacoima,CA
Summary
I'm an Energetic Performer skilled in diverse dance styles and choreography. Excellent aptitude for learning new routines and coordinating practice sessions. Adaptable to varying audience sizes and performance lengths.
Also an Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Performer
Dark Aura Studios
City of Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Wrote original or adapted material of various styles for performances.
- Met with production director to discuss poses, movements and persona to portray.
- Mentored new and aspiring performers by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
- Perform at weddings, birthdays, public events and more!
Professional Dancer
Dark Aura Studios
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Choreographed solo, duo and group performances for dance company.
- Incorporated variety of movement styles into percussive dance routines for stage performance.
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
Assistant
Santore Jewelry
Los Angeles, CA
08.2016 - Current
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Assisted in all aspects of business operations.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Participated in strategic planning for company growth.
Barista
Starbucks
San Fernando, CA
11.2014 - 01.2017
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06.2018
Associate of Fine Arts - Art History
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2010
Skills
- Live Audience Entertainment
- Live Performances
- Promoting Events
- Dramatic Acting
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Character Performances
- Stage Shows
- Guest Interaction
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Diverse Audiences
- Customer Experience
- Casting Collaboration
- Performing Experiments
Learning Languages
I am growing in fluency in a variety of languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Armenian and more! While its not quite yet perfected, I'm always striving for progress to enhance my customers/clients experiences.
Timeline
Fire Performer
Dark Aura Studios
10.2019 - Current
Professional Dancer
Dark Aura Studios
01.2018 - Current
Assistant
Santore Jewelry
08.2016 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
11.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Arizona State University
Associate of Fine Arts - Art History
California State University - Los Angeles
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