Choreographer, Mean Girls, Upper Arlington High School - Upper Arlington, OH, Winter 2024

• Choreographed a full scale production

• Created original movement suitable for children ages 15-18 years old of various abilities

 

Master Instructor and Artistic Associate, Momentum-Excellence, Inc. - Columbus, OH, Summer 2015-present

• Momentum is a dance outreach program for inner city children, affiliated with National Dance Institute

• It engages children in dance, music, and performance to develop lifelong habits of self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence

• It uses a specific methodology to engage children in a positive way and help them achieve individual success     

• The 30 week in-school program provides weekly 45 minute classes for 4th grade students, leading to a year-end performance at a professional theatre

• Advanced programs are available to those students who excel and want to hone their skills

• Wellness Coordinator - responsible for creating a wellness program for the students we serve as well as Momentum's staff in order to create an environment that supports an individual's overall health

• Trauma-informed care Specialist - responsible for training staff on how to recognize the signs for those who may have suffered trauma and how to implement teaching techniques to help children work through their trauma

• Residency Coordinator - organizing lessons plans and materials for short term residencies

• Advanced Team lead instructor - teaching and developing choreography for the advanced program as well as helping with the planning and organization of run out performances

• Special Needs Program lead - involved in implementing a program for children with disabilities that not only gives them the opportunity to dance but also allows their abilities to shine

• Able to fill in for staff members while on maternity leave - Development Coordinator, Advanced Teams Coordinator

 

Show Director/Script Adaptation, Truth Be Told, Momentum-Excellence, Inc. - Columbus, OH, Fall 2018-Spring 2023

• created a theme for Momentum’s 2019-2020 year-end show based on a Chinese folktale, focusing on the importance of honesty and teaching the children about Chinese culture

  • due to the pandemic, the show was canceled and was pushed back to the 2022-2023 school year

• researched extensively about all aspects of Chinese culture and organized the information into a spreadsheet to help the staff also learn about the culture

  • incorporated the information into weekly lesson plans for the 30-week program

• adapted an original script based on the Chinese folktale that included references to Chinese culture in order to help the children and the audience learn about the culture

  • worked with a local professional voiceover actor to record the narration for the show

• Created an Advisory Team of local Chinese experts to make sure all aspects of the show best represented Chinese culture

• workshopped a shortened version of the show during Momentum University, Momentum’s summer camp

  • conducted a lecture about China to give the children a basic knowledge about the country

  • coordinated guest speakers who gave presentations about different aspects of Chinese culture including martial arts, dance, history, cuisine, music, tea ceremony, & medicine

  • created costuming appropriate for each lead character

  • coordinated with the Art Teacher to create projects for the children that could also be used in the show as props and set  (i.e. flowers, kites, banners, flower pots, lanterns) 

• created choreography appropriate for children grades 4th-8th that also incorporated Chinese culture, dance and martial arts 

• worked with the Music Director to find music appropriate for each dance in the show

  • created an original drum piece with a professional drummer

• Researched and developed ideas for the set, props, costumes, & lights and communicated them to the appropriate parties

• Oversaw the budget and made sure all aspects stayed under budget

• Worked with a local design firm to create a logo specific to the show

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Choreographer, Cinderella, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children's Hospital - Columbus, OH, Winter 2022

• Choreographed a full scale production benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital's Hospice and Palliative Care program

• Created original movement suitable for adults of all ages and ability levels

 

Choreographer, The Wizard of Oz, Worthington Kilbourne High School - Worthington, OH, Winter 2022

• Choreographed a full scale production

• Created original movement suitable for children ages 14-19 years old

 

Teaching Artist, Columbus Children's Theatre - Columbus, OH, Summer 2017-Summer 2020

• Provide quality instruction in all aspects of theatre, including dancing, singing, and acting

• Help children to grow in their theatre skills and gain more confidence in their performing

• Teach drama camps of various themes for children of all ages, from kindergarten to 12th grade

• Teach private dance lessons in ballet, jazz, modern, and tap for students of all ability levels to help them achieve their goals

 

Choreographer, Mamma Mia, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children's Hospital - Columbus, OH, Winter 2020

• Choreographed a full scale production benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital's Hospice and Palliative Care program

• Created original movement suitable for adults of all ages and ability levels

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Choreographer, Frozen Jr., Columbus Children's Theatre - Columbus, OH, Winter 2019

• Choreographed a full scale production

• Created original movement suitable for children ages 9-16 years old, incorporating a visually impaired child

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Choreographer, The Little Mermaid, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Columbus, OH, Fall 2018-Winter 2019

• Choreographed a full scale production benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital's Hospice and Palliative Care program

• Created original movement suitable for adults and children of all ages and ability levels

• Provided body work for actors that incorporated aquatic and time period movement necessary for their characters

• Understudied the role of Ursula and filled in during technical rehearsals

 

Choreographer, Seussical, Worthington Kilbourne High School - Worthington, OH, Fall 2018-Winter 2019

• Choreographed a full scale production

• Created original movement suitable for children ages 10-18 years old

 

Choreographer, The Fantasticks, Northland Performing Arts Center - Columbus, OH, Summer 2018

• Choreographed a full scale production

• Created original movement suitable for a variety of ages and abilities

 

Choreographer, Beauty & the Beast, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Columbus, OH, Fall 2017-Winter 2018

• Choreographed a full scale production benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital's Hospice and Palliative Care program

• Created original movement suitable for adults and children of all ages and ability levels

• Coordinated with the fight choreographer for action sequences

 

Choreographer, The Hunchback of Notre Dame & The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Worthington Kilbourne High School - Worthington, OH, Fall 2017-Spring 2018

• Choreographed two full scale productions

• Created original movement suitable for children ages 15-18 years old

 

Choreographer, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, Worthington Kilbourne High School - Worthington, OH, Fall 2016 – Spring 2017

• Choreographed a full scale production

• Created original movement suitable for children ages 15-18 years old

• Held tap workshops for students without tap training

 

Choreographer, Mary Poppins, Worthington Kilbourne High School - Worthington, OH, Winter – Spring 2016

• Choreographed a full scale production, incorporating aerial flying

• Adapted the Broadway choreography and created original movement suitable for children ages 10-18 years old

 

Acting Administrative Manager, Momentum-Excellence, Inc. – Columbus, OH, Summer 2016-Winter 2016

• Momentum is a dance outreach program for inner city children, affiliated with National Dance Institute

• It engages children in dance, music, and performance to develop lifelong habits of self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence

• Continuing to fulfill the duties of Business and Development Coordinator

• Taking on added responsibilities in the absence of an Executive Director

  • Processing payroll for all staff and independent contractors

  • Onboarding and offboarding employees

  • Paying all bills

  • Making travel arrangements for staff

  • Serving as the main contact for business associates

 

Trainee Instructor and Business & Development Coordinator, Momentum-Excellence, Inc. - Columbus, OH, Summer 2015-2016

• Momentum is a dance outreach program for inner city children, affiliated with National Dance Institute

• It engages children in dance, music, and performance to develop lifelong habits of self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence

• It uses a specific methodology to engage children in a positive way and help them achieve individual success     

• The 30 week in-school program provides weekly 45 minute classes for 4th grade students, leading to a year-end performance at a professional theatre

• Providing general office management, business, and development support to the Executive Director

  • Sort/process all incoming & outgoing mail  

  • Deposit funds and maintain daily deposit sheet

  • Organize bill pay system

  • Process all credit card, reimbursement, cash receipt, and check request paperwork

  • Process and track all income and expense paperwork

  • Serve as contact for the main Momentum email, phone number, and Facebook page

  • Maintain contact database

  • Maintain master Google calendars

  • Train staff in all Google applications

  • General office management

  • Coordinate HR onboarding and offboarding paperwork

  • Record minutes at Full Team Meetings

  • Process and file all donation paperwork

  • Organize solicitation mailings

 

Dance Program Manager, EXOS @ Google HQ – Mountain View, CA, Spring 2014-Summer 2015

• Managed a dance program for 20,000+ Google employees across the 26-acre Mountain View campus

• Organized and managed 40+ dance classes, 15+ dance instructors, and all private lessons across campus

• Supervised 3 dance studios, making sure all equipment was clean, well organized and in proper working order

• Facilitated the reserving of the studios for rehearsals, private lessons and special events

• Organized regular performances, guest workshops, and social dance events

• Created and distributed marketing for all dance events campus-wide

• Organized and maintained class calendars for all dance studios

• Organized and maintained the dance website, keeping all pages up to date and creating new pages for new classes

• Streamlined all administrative responsibilities and procedures, including instructor hiring procedures, class attendance metrics, class schedules, and the private lesson system

• Created program participant feedback surveys to help guide future dance program decisions

• Created a Dance Program Proposal, complete with a three year strategic plan for the growth of the program

• Developed the Martial Arts program, securing a permanent space and adding more permanent classes

• Served as a dance and martial arts resource for all remote and global Google offices

• Taught classes for Ballet, Barre, and Vinyasa Yoga on a weekly basis

 

Choreographer, 9 to 5, Stumptown Stages – Portland, OR, Fall 2013

• Choreographed a full scale production

• Despite a challenging space, was able to make changes and adapt the choreography on a daily basis

 

Choreographer, The Wizard of Oz, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theater – Coeur d’Alene, ID, Summer 2011

• Choreographed a full scale production, incorporating stunts and aerial flying

• Fulfilled the roles of Assistant Director and Dance Captain, running rehearsals when necessary

 

Choreographer, Rats!, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy – Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Summer 2004

• Choreographed a children’s theatre musical for children ages 7-14

• Provided support in teaching children about the different aspects of theatre

 

Coordinator/Teacher, Broadway Summer Workshop, Excellence in Dance – Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Summer 2004

• Developed and implemented a Broadway workshop for children ages 7-18

• Organized dance, drama, and voice classes

• Served as liaison with parents and students, developed and controlled mailings

 

Director/Choreographer, Gigglets, Otterbein College – Westerville, OH, Spring 2004

• Directed and choreographed a full-length, original children’s theatre musical

• Organized rehearsal space and rehearsal schedules

• Created props, costumes, scenery, and program

 

Assistant Choreographer, Broadway Babies, Otterbein College – Westerville, OH, Winter 2003

• Aided the choreographer by keeping track of all choreography, running rehearsals when necessary, and filling in for dancers not present at rehearsal

 

Intern, Rosie’s Broadway Kids, One Canvas Productions – New York City, Fall 2003

• Provided administrative support to the artistic staff, as well as developed and implemented policies and procedures for the outreach program

• Created and organized files, created document templates

• Prepared press packets, proofread documents, made copies, and made calls as needed

• Provided technical assistance as needed

• Responsible for making sure RBK consultants received their supplies and payments in a timely manner.

• Responsible for researching information as it pertained to special events and office purchases

• In classes, assisted the teacher and led the children in vocal warm-ups

• Performed tasks necessary to prepare for the benefit, serve as a chaperone, and kept the staff updated of the tasks that needed to be accomplished throughout the evening of the benefit

 

Assistant Choreographer, A Guy, a Girl and Gershwin, Otterbein College – Westerville, OH, Winter 2002

• Aided the choreographer by keeping track of all choreography, running rehearsals when necessary, and filling in for dancers not present at rehearsal

 

Intern/Choreographer, Annie Jr., Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy – Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Summer 2001

• Assisted in development and implementation of summer drama program for children ages 7-14

• Created choreography that was appropriate for the style of the show and easy for children to learn

 

Assistant Director, State Fair, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy – Cuyahoga Falls, OH, January-May 2001

• Served as intern/assistant to director of high school drama program

• Shadowed director throughout development of spring musical production including planning sessions, auditions, casting, rehearsals, technical/costuming insights, and performances

• Provided support in training student performers, facilitated rehearsals, developed and taught choreography

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Intern/Choreographer, How to Eat Like a Child, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy – Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Summer 2000

• Assisted in development and implementation of summer drama program for children ages 7-14

• Sought grant funding for position, organized lessons, served as liaison with parents and students, developed and controlled mailings

• Coordinated all aspects of actual production including costuming, music, drama

 

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Education & Training

Otterbein University, Westerville, OH, June 2004

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre and Dance, Magna Cum Laude

Joschi Yoga Institute - New York City, October 2011

• RYT 200 hour Vinyasa Yoga Instructor certification

National Dance Institute - New York City, July 2015

• Teaching Artist Training Intensive

Yoga Ed. - Online Training Course, June-August 2020

• Trauma-Informed Yoga for Youth Certification

Yoga Ed. - Online Training Course, April-June 2021

• RCYT 95 hour Children's & Teen's Yoga with a Trauma-informed Focus Instructor Certification

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Qualifications

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Proficient in Mac and HP computer systems

Proficient with Microsoft, Google, and MindBody programs

Excellent organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Strong communication skills

Willing to think creatively and problem-solve

Team-oriented and willing to work on projects independently                   

Friendly and outgoing demeanor