Mckenna Friend-Hoffman Email & Phone Number

Visalia, Ca, Us

Visalia, California, United States

California

2022 | Choreographer | 42nd Street | Golden West HS Drama Dept. (Pre-Production)2021 | Head Choreographer | Sequoia Symphony Orchestra | Musical Uplink Episode XI “You Can’t Stop The Beat”2021 | Choreographer | Disney's Descendants | Golden West HS Drama Dept.2020 | Digital Dance Instructor | Tulare County Office of Ed.2020 | Choreographer | The Pajama Game | Golden West HS Drama Dept.2019 | Co-Choreographer | Disney's Frozen Jr. | Tulare County Office of Ed.2019 | Choreographer | Disney's Newsies | Tulare County Office of Ed.2019 | Dance Instructor | Tulare County Office of Ed.2019 | Choreographer | Singin' in the Rain | Golden West HS Drama Dept.2018 | Choreographer | Disney's The Little Mermaid | Golden West HS Drama Dept. 2014 | Choreographer | The Drowsy Chaperone | Encore Theatre Co.2013 | Choreographer | Irving Berlin's White Christmas | Encore Theatre Co.2012 - 2016 | Choreographer & Instructor | Various Works | Sierra PAC2011 | Co-Choreographer | Falsettos | Cal Poly SLO Theatre and Dance Dept. 2009 - 2011 | Student Choreographer | Orchesis Dance Company Responsibilities Include:- Facilitating dance auditions- Determining dance levels for leads and ensemble members- Participating in casting- Creating original choreography for a variety of show styles- Meeting with members of the production team (i.e. directors,set designers, costumers, etc.) to ensure all needs are being met- Incorporating sets, props, and costumes into choreography- Teaching blocking, movement, and choreography to cast- Instructing and educating in proper dance technique- Cleaning and rehearsing numbers- Working one-on-one with cast members to ensure quality- Assisting in costume design- Assisting in lighting design and cues- Moving work to stage and making adjustments as needed- Supporting the team and cast through closing night

Visalia, Ca

Interface with "behind-the-scenes" personnel like sponsors, members of the press, show promoters, technicians, etc. to guarantee a positive experience for all patrons at every touch point. Cultivate new audiences and advertise various events through broadcast and print media. Use graphic design and video editing skills to create strategic social media marketing campaigns. Grow and maintain membership program and donor base; coordinate seasonal fundraising efforts.Manage ticketing employees, concession stand, lobby ushers, security guards, and other staff during concerts and public events.Streamline ticketing systems and process orders; troubleshoot technical issues.Resolve customer issues and exceed service expectations online, over the phone, and in person.Internalize guest feedback and adjust official policies appropriately. Represent the organization in public presentations and community meetings.

Visalia, California Area

Program Development: Head of South Valley Artists' Studio Tour; Head of Artists in Schools Residency (program complete in 2015); Head of Kids Club art activities (program complete in 2012); Head of First Friday Downtown Visalia art walk; Support for Taste the Arts Festival; Support for Visalia Visual Chronicle art collection; Support for My Voice Media Center. Program Implementation: Grant writing and acquiring funds; Artist, instructor, volunteer recruitment; Curriculum planning, Event logistics, Personnel management. Program Marketing: Graphic design for posters/direct mail/online materials; Press releases; featured published articles; Social media campaigns; Public presentations; Grassroots marketing.Program Director (January 2016 - January 2017)Program Coordinator (April 2012 - December 2015)Program Assistant (February 2012 - March 2012)

San Luis Obispo, California Area

Aid collections manager in upgrading delicate CA-SLO-2-51 to current curation standards. Create and organize digital catalogs and archives. Complete lab work for collection.

Tulare, California

Complete accession forms and files. Assist in exhibition installations.