University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduation: May 2016
GPA: 3.826
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Dance; Bachelor of Human Ecology in Community and Nonprofit Leadership;
Certificate in Dance/Movement Therapy
Assistant Program Manager, Performing Ourselves (at-risk youth dance program): Madison, WI
August 2015-Present
Assisted program manager with organizational duties including monthly meeting prep, site management, and instructor coordination
Maintained and updated social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts
Developed and designed bi-annual newsletter
Coordinated apparel production and sales
Coordinated production of final showcase with all community centers
Instructor, Performing Ourselves (at-risk youth dance program): Madison, WI
August 2013-Present
Taught dance to girls ages 7-18 at the Boys and Girls Club, The Goodman Community Center, East Madison Community Center,
Kennedy Heights Community Center, and Allied Learning Center
Incorporated dance education, dance/movement therapy principles, and performance to empower low-income girls in the areas of
embodiment, self-concept and resiliency
Distributed surveys/questionnaires to measure their improvements in these areas
Put on two performances throughout the year for the girls to showcase what they've learned
President of the UW Dance Department Student Organization: Madison, WI
Pioneered new student concert coordinator position
Facilitated student choreographer auditions
Created and publicized events on behalf of students and faculty
Served as host during incoming student auditions and department festivals
Served as liaison between students and faculty
Community Outreach Director, UW-Madison Movement Exchange Student Organization: Madison, WI
August 2014-Present
August 2015-Present
Established local partnerships, opportunities, and connections throughout the community
Helped to lead the creation of curriculum (curriculum based on short-term as well as long-term benefits for at-risk youth including
self-esteem building, body awareness, team building, discipline, and self-expression)
Led the creation of guidelines for choreography and class organization
Youth Enrichment Intern, Madison School and Community Recreation (Allied Learning Center): Madison, WI
Assisted group leaders with training, planning, developing, and implementing various activities
Supervised and managed student behavior
Assisted with and led staff meetings
Managed overall Center organization
Recorded daily food records and production records
Theater work: Sound and/or lights, UW Dance Department: Madison, WI
Ran and monitored the sound system during rehearsals and shows
Ran and monitored the light system during rehearsals and shows
Assisted with backstage necessities including calling cues and helping actors/dancers prepare
House Manager, UW Dance Department: Madison, WI
Coordinated and assigned tasks to ushers and box office personnel
Assisted guests with tickets and seating
Set up, oversaw, and cleaned up reception following show
June 2015-August 2015
January 2014-Present
September 2015-Present
Student Representative for the UW Dance Department Student Organization: Madison, WI
August 2013-August 2014
Served as liaison between faculty and students
Attended bi-monthly Faculty meetings to express the needs and desires of the student body
Emailed dance department students about upcoming events and/or news
Worked with the student organization to create apparel, work auditions, and create various events and activities for the department
students
Public Relations/Outreach Intern, Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners: Stevens Point, WI
May 2012-August 2012
Sorted and organized files and records
Created various updates to be sent to donors
Assisted with end-of-the-year Report
Updated social media accounts
Designed and produced monthly e-newsletter
Childcare Worker, YMCA: Stevens Point, WI
June 2012-January 2014
Supervised groups of children ranging from 6 months to 10 years old.
Played/Interacted with children (including group games, crafts, reading, and learning activities)
Maintained a safe and clean environment by cleaning, establishing rules, and following specific codes and regulations
Dance Instructor, YMCA: Dancing Divas: Stevens Point, WI
July 29-August 2, 2013
Taught children various dance styles from different cultures around the world (including included Indian (specifically Bhangra),
Country-Western dance, Jazz dance influenced from the New Orleans culture, Spanish Dance, and African Dance)
Highlighted respect for each unique culture while engaging the children in fun, safe movement at their own skill level
Created a small movement phrase to show parents at the end of each class
Camp Counselor, Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin Camp Sandy Wheels: Oshkosh, WI
Assisted with dressing, meals, medication, and mobilization of disabled campers
Did indoor and outdoor activities with campers and facilitated group events
On-call 24/7 for special needs of campers
Kept daily journal/log for campers of activities, mood, diet/health issues, etc.
Dance/Movement Therapy volunteer at Allis Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School (2014, 2015, 2016)
Yoga Instructor, YES+: Yoga, Empowerment, Service student organization (2014, 2015)
YWCA Childrens Program volunteer (2013, 2014)
Assistant coordinator: One Billion Rising Dance Party at UW-Madison (2013)
National Honors Society for Dance Arts: Chapter President (2010, 2011)
Dancer: Dance Education Center (2002-2011)
University of Wisconsin-Madison Deans List: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Barbara Waltz Scholarship
School of Education
Louise O. Kloepper Scholarship
School of Education
Mary A. Buff Brennan Scholarship
School of Education
Phi Omega Pi Scholarship
School of Human Ecology
Helen Pfuderer Smith Scholarship in Dance
School of Education
Noel Hefty Scholarship
School of Education
Lydia Z. Shafer Memorial Scholarship in Dance
School of Education
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