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New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

First Intimacy Director for New York City Ballet under the Artistic Direction of Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director, Wendy Whelan. Developed NYCB company-wide Intimacy Best Practices Policy • Oriented and trained Artistic Staff, Repertory Directors, Company of Dancers, and Wardrobe Department in Consent and Boundary Tools• Ongoing support of Artistic Director’s, Repertory Director’s, and Choreographer’s vision, while working within the boundaries of the dancers• Developed in- studio protocols• Developed consensual intimacy within identified ballets• Conducting on-going progress reports with Artistic and Admin Staff • Liaising with HR/DEI, COVID Compliance, Costumes, and Wardrobe • Conducting ongoing one-on-one meetings with Artistic Staff, Repertory Directors, and Dancers

New York, United States

Monitor and support the mental health of artists in artistic spaces.

World Tour

Worked directly with the Hangzhou Tourism Commission to strategically communicate creative and powerful messages, positioning Hangzhou, China (population over 8 million) as an emerging international center for technology and tourism and as a beacon of modern China.Public Relations and Media Events Highlights:• Daily appearances and presentations, on and off camera to over 100 international media, acting as an envoy of Public Diplomacy and Tourism during a 30 day world tour covering 3 continents, 8 countries, and 7 cities

Us And Uk

Design and deliver programs in advanced acting techniques for theater, film and television, with a focus on teaching highly developed communication and listening skills, performance and presentation, creative and powerful storytelling, character development, and necessary business skills for self-employment in show business.

Us And Uk

Performance Highlights and Awards:• Major roles in multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway productions and Olivier Award Winning West End Productions• 2013 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role: A Chorus Line, London • 2013 WhatsOnStage Award for Best Ensemble: A Chorus Line, London • 2005 WhatsOnStage Nomination for Best Actress in a Musical: The Producers, London • 2004 Laurence Olivier Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Musical: The Producers, London • Leading roles in over 25 highly acclaimed film and television projects • Guest Star on several episodic television shows; networks include ABC, NBC, CBS, BBC London, ITV London Media/Public Relations and Presentations:• Promoted sensitive 9/11 film, United 93 to international media during London Press Junket, UK Premier and opening of the Tribeca Film Festival • Host and Presenter of 2014 Laurence Olivier Award Nominations to international media, London • Presenter and Announcer for live televised 2014 Laurence Olivier Awards, Royal Opera House, London • Public relations and marketing for multiple Broadway and West End productions

Carmel, Ca

Manage all business operations for artisan food business dedicated to supporting music education and music rehabilitation. Operations include product development, budgets, permits, production, delivery, marketing, public relations and charitable partners.Management • Managed business launch and manages daily operations• Researched and executed all aspects of small food business operations• Secured community development partnership for food production facility that directly supports and benefits the local community as the business grows• Created Culinary Team Building Program for corporations to sharpen communication and listening skillsPhilanthropy/Community Relations• Donated a significant portion of first year profits by successfully forming partnerships with local charities and fund raising events in support of music education, homeless women, animals, healthcare, arts museums, and food banks• Secured charitable partnership with Guitars Not Guns, an organization dedicated to providing guitars and lessons to foster kids, at risk youth and other children in a classroom setting with qualified teachers• Established 2-year partnership as a sponsor of The Sunset Center, a Performing Arts Center in Monterey County, CA