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Elana Goodman

Roehampton

Summary

Innovative Choreographer & Dance Educator with 6 years of experience in all aspects of dance/creative productions and education. Seeking an opportunity to work collaboratively to take ideas from concept to delivery by creating & producing entertaining and inspiring pieces. Expertise in pre-production logistics, planning, production, and budget management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant /Social Media Manager

Self-Employed
12.2021 - Current
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Monitored online presence of client's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
  • Developed and managed content calendars for each platform to establish timely and relevant posts.
  • Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.

Director/Producer

Texture Movement Collab Co
08.2017 - Current
  • Collaboration-based contemporary modern dance collective using classical technique and movement improvisation to help develop personal authority and individual authentic aesthetic
  • Developing and Implementing production marketing campaigns
  • Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.

911 Emergency Dispatcher

California State University, Police Department
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers, and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
  • Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action

Ballet Mistress

Hudson Dance Academy
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Effectively design and plan curricula for all levels of instruction for approx 100 students and supervise auditions, rehearsals, and performance preparation of all studio productions
  • Prepare progressive lesson plans which will enhance experience of program participants
  • Developed bi-annual production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
  • Monitored production and evaluate performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.

Ballet Program Coordinator

Beach Cities Dance Studio
08.2017 - 02.2021
  • Effectively design and plan curricula for all levels of instruction across approx 50 students and supervise auditions, rehearsals, and performance preparation of all studio productions
  • Prepare progressive lesson plans which will enhance experience of program participants
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.

Ballet/Contemporary Instructor

The Dance Company
11.2017 - 06.2020
  • Prepare progressive lesson plans which will enhance experience of program participants, plan curricula for all levels of instruction for approx 100 students and supervise auditions, rehearsals, and performance preparation of all studio productions
  • Applications of dynamic alignment and ability to maintain natural anatomical positioning during movement and stillness
  • Explore use of effort and efficiency by developing skills necessary for executing modern dance movement, with emphasis on finding release, gravity's rhythm, and personal exploration

Dance Program Director

Los Altos YMCA
07.2015 - 08.2017
  • Effectively design and plan curricula for all levels of instruction
  • Prepare progressive lesson plans which will enhance the experience of program participants
  • Designed, developed, and implemented the dance and movement program from group up, laying out the framework, and defining roles
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
  • Negotiated program contracts and agreements to obtain cost-effective pricing.

Education

Masters of Fine Arts - Choreography

Roehampton University
London, UK
06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
12.2016

Associate of Arts - Dance

Grossmont Community College
San Diego, CA
05.2014

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Event Calendar Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Social Media Knowledge
  • Administrative Support Specialist
  • Event Coverage Planning
  • Training Course Planning
  • Multicultural Leadership
  • Curriculum Development

Accomplishments

Music Video Production Team/Choreography

  • Under creative supervision, assisted producing multiple indie pop music videos, developed the storyline, casted dancers, and oversaw editing

"We Three" Choreographer & Producer

  • Three-part art gallery exhibition; presented, organized, and coordinated choreographic work with members of my collective

Timeline

Executive Assistant /Social Media Manager

Self-Employed
12.2021 - Current

911 Emergency Dispatcher

California State University, Police Department
01.2021 - 12.2021

Ballet Mistress

Hudson Dance Academy
07.2020 - 02.2021

Ballet/Contemporary Instructor

The Dance Company
11.2017 - 06.2020

Director/Producer

Texture Movement Collab Co
08.2017 - Current

Ballet Program Coordinator

Beach Cities Dance Studio
08.2017 - 02.2021

Dance Program Director

Los Altos YMCA
07.2015 - 08.2017

Masters of Fine Arts - Choreography

Roehampton University

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

California State University Long Beach

Associate of Arts - Dance

Grossmont Community College

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