EDUCATION
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Bachelor of Arts in Communcation, Major in Theatre, Minors in Business Institutions and Dance
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Social Marketing Professional:
Executive Assistant & Communications/Marketing Coordinator, Providence College School of Business
Founder/Creator of new company, Fanfire Social Marketing
-Amazing Sammo! Productions (Chicago, IL): special project marketing -Thelma's Tap Notes (Boston, MA): Managing online presence -Winifred Haun & Dancers (Chicago, IL): Managing online presence -Striding Lion Performance Group (Chicago, IL): Managing online presence -Audience Architects (Chicago, IL): Managing online presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc) -Bicycle Utopia (New York City, NY): Social media consultations, Managing Twitter -Forager Botanicals (Brooklyn, NY): Social media consultations, Managing Twitter -Jump Rhythm Jazz Project (Chicago, IL): Managing online presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc), email marketing -Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (Chicago, IL): Managing online presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc) -The Connection Group (Chicago, IL): Social media consultations -Studio DelCorpo (Chicago, IL): Social media consultations -Cheryl Pacyna Photography (Chicago, IL): Social media consultations -Duende Dance Theater (Chicago, IL): Social media consultations -AOTPR.com/Johnny Nevin (Chicago, IL): Social media plan consultations -Chicago Tap Theatre (Chicago, IL): Managing online presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc) -Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (Evanston, IL): Managing online presence (including Facebook, Twitter, Blog), Metrics -Can't Wait Productions (Boston, MA): Managing online presence for upcoming show -Audience Architects (Chicago, IL): Managing online presence and projects (Leap Day Photo Contest, National Dance Week/Chicago MOVES!) -Chicago Human Rhythm Project (Chicago, IL): Managing all online marketing for upcoming events on social networking sites -Roots of Earth (Evanston, IL): Marketing performances in Evanston, creating & managing online media, press release, blog creation & content, etc. -The NU Group (Evanston, IL): Marketing performances in Chicago & Evanston, including creating and managing online media, press release, etc.
Teaching:
*Dance Studios/Fitness Centers*
-American Rhythm Center (Chicago, IL): Zumba Fitness, Funk Tap, (Sub) Tap
-Northside Dance Theater (Chicago, IL): (Sub) Zumba Fitness, (Sub) Mommy + Me
-Joel Hall Dancers & Center (Chicago, IL): Zumba Fitness (Teen & Adult)
-Foster Dance Studios (Evanston, IL): (Sub) Zumba Fitness
-Forevermore Dance & Theatre Arts (Chicago, IL): (Sub) Zumba Fitness
-Dance Center Evanston (Evanston, IL): (Sub) Tap
-Concordia Lutheran Community Center (Chicago, IL): Zumba Fitness (Teen), Dance Party Workshop (Adult)
-LifeStart @100 S. Wacker (Chicago, IL): Zumba Fitness
-LifeStart @30 N. LaSalle (Chicago, IL): Zumba Fitness
-LifeStart @222 N. LaSalle (Chicago, IL): (Sub) Zumba Fitness
-Carlton Club @The Ritz Carlton (Chicago, IL): (Sub) Zumba Fitness
-LifeStart @PepsiCo 555 W. Monroe (Chicago, IL): (Sub) Zumba Fitness
-Holly Hunt @801 W. Adams (Chicago, IL): (Sub) Zumba Fitness
-LifeStart @10 S. Wacker (Chicago, IL): (Sub) Zumba Fitness
-LifeStart @175 N. Harbor Drive (Chicago, IL): Zumba Fitness
-Women's Workout World @230 W Monroe (Chicago, IL): Zumba Fitness
-LifeStart @77 W Wacker (Chicago, IL): Zumba Fitness
-Rhody Center for World Music & Dance (Pawtucket, RI): Beginngers II Tap, Intermediate Tap
*Schools & Universities/Colleges*
-Northwestern University (Evanston, IL): (Sub) Jump Rhythm(R) Tap
-Northwestern University (Evanston, IL): Zumba Fitness Workshop
-Northwestern University Norris Mini Course (Evanston, IL): Zumba Fitness
-Northwestern University (Chicago, IL): Dance Theatre Workshop for Bring-Your-Child-To-Work-Day
-Higgins Elementary School (Chicago, IL): (Sub) Striding Lion Dance Theatre CPS Program (kindergarten; 6-7 graders)
-Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI): (Assistant to Kevin Durnbaugh) Jump Rhythm(R) Technique
*Special Workshops/Appearances - Zumba Fitness*
-Union Station - Shake The Can! ALS Fundraiser 2013
-Park Ridge - Zumba Team Zaturday Class 2013
-Grant Park - Diabetes Association's Walk to End Diabetes 2013
-Montrose Beach - Walk to End Alzheimer's 2013 & 2014
-St. Luke Community Center (Chicago) - Zumba 2 End Homelessness benefiting Renaissance Social Services 2014
-Montrose Beach - Liver Life Walk Chicago 2015
Event Planning, Organization & Arts Administration:
-GiveSmart (Chicago, IL and traveling): Event Specialist
-Striding Lion Performance Group (Chicago, IL): Event Coordinator for Spring Benefit
-Audience Architects (Chicago, IL): Event Coordinator for Fall Benefit
-Chicago Human Rhythm Project (Chicago, IL): Education Coordinator & Artistic Associate
Food Service/Retail:
-Bennison’s Bakery (Evanston, IL): (Barista/Retail) Selling baked goods and other products, making drinks, direct customer contact.
-Uno’s Chicago Bar & Grill (Lake Mary, FL): (Hostess/Carside Server) Direct customer contact, including cashier work, take-out, serving.
Performing Arts Internships/Work-Study:
-Foster Dance Studios (Evanston, IL): (Work-Study) Marketing, PR & Social Media, Front Desk/Admin work
-Chicago Human Rhythm Project (Chicago, IL): (Performing Arts Admin Intern) Marketing, PR & Social Media, Artist & Board Mgmt Event Planning.
-Audience Architects (Chicago, IL): (Dance Administration Intern) Marketing & site mgmt for SeeChicagoDance & TakeChicagoDance.com
-Broadway’s Class Act (Orlando, FL): (Performer/Volunteer) Performed at venues including the Orlando Fringe Festival & nursing homes
Office Work/Other:
-WeWork Building in SOMA (San Francisco, CA): Registering guests into the website system
-Congregation Beth Am (Longwood, FL): (Receptionist) Administrative work including telephone calls & organizing paperwork
-Northwestern University Services for Students with Disabilities (Evanston, IL): (Note-Taker) Took detailed notes for students in need
-Babysitter (Various Cities, USA): Cares for children while their guardian(s) are away; Safe Sitter & CPR Certified
RELEVANT COMPLETED COURSES & ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Accounting & Business Finance, Economics of the Performing Arts, Theatre Production in Context, Business of Dance, Macro & Microeconomics, Marketing Management, Business & Government, Business Ethics, Acting & Sociology, Dance for Young Audiences, Expressive Arts Therapy, Creative Drama
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* Excellent written/verbal communication skills * Licensed ZUMBA Instructor * Social Marketing Professional * Proficiency in Microsoft Office * Basic Spanish *