Resume
WORK EXPERIENCE
Professional Dancer – Roxey Ballet Company (New Hope, PA) Sept. 2022 – Present; Louisville Ballet Company (Louisville, KY) Aug. 2015 – April 2017
- Performed dynamic repertoire by world-famous classical & contemporary choreographers for audiences across Kentucky, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & beyond.
- Cultivated organizational cohesiveness by actively seeking feedback and raising clarifying questions, resulting in heightened team synergy & polished performances lauded by professional art critics.
Head of Marketing – QuantFinancePrep, (Remote) March 2023 – Present
Drove sales and marketing campaigns, establishing partnerships with two leading MFE programs, recruiting 65 subscribers, & boosting sales by ~$60K within first year.
Developed and executed targeted email outreach initiatives, social media management, and monthly newsletters to reach new market segments and increase brand awareness, more than doubling social media following within 3 months.
Outreach Assistant – Princeton University Concerts, Oct 2022 – Present
Liaised with local business partners and campus partner organizations to promote PUC initiatives and performances, leading to nearly 25 sold-out concerts and robust attendance at more than 12 community & social events.
Updated and optimized informational databases to aid and broaden outreach, resulting in the addition of 68 New Jersey-based arts & culture organizations, public communities, & musical affiliates to the network.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Dance Faculty – Bossov Ballet Theatre (Pittsfield, ME) Summer 2022
Instructed ballet technique, directed rehearsals, & coordinated a full-length pre-professional ballet production, nurturing both technical mastery & character development in young dancers hailing from across the U.S., Mexico, & Japan.
Turned student challenges into growth opportunities by modeling empathy & delivering constructive feedback, fostering resilience & equipping students w/ skills to effectively navigate the mental & physical rigors of the ballet world.
Educator – Maine Central Institute (Pittsfield, ME) Spring 2022
Engaged classrooms, identified obstacles, and devised personalized success strategies using psychology & facilitation techniques, resulting in improved student engagement, classroom dynamics, & academic achievement for 60+ students.
Trip Leader & Coordinator – Princeton Outdoor Action Summer 2019, 2020, & 2021
Converted the largest outdoor orientation program in the U.S. to virtual format, designing virtual "trips" for >55% of incoming first-year students.
Developed novel curriculum, prepared guide manuals, and provided training to 180+ student leaders.
Co-led multiple 5-day backpacking and virtual trips, successfully navigating logistical and interpersonal challenges through open communication, regular debriefing, and delegation.
EDUCATION
Princeton University
A.B. in East Asian Studies; Minor in Dance
Senior Thesis Research: How Cultural Perceptions of Mental Illness Shape Japanese Workplaces
Awards: 2019 Dance Excellence Award
Princeton, NJ
January 2022
CAMPUS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Princeton University Ballet – Choreographer & Dancer (2017-2022)
Triple 8 Dance Company – Publicity Chair, Choreographer, & Dancer (2017-2022)
Princeton University Orientation Office – Summer Engagement Coordinator (2020-2021)
McGraw Digital Learning Lab – Digital Learning Lab Specialist; Educational Tech Writer (2018 – 2021)
SKILLS & OTHER EXPERIENCE
Language: Conversant in Japanese (4 Years)
Technical & Design: Microsoft Office; Digital Photography; Adobe Suite; Canva