Evan A Knutson

Experience

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  5-6-7-8 Dance Studio (formally Susan's School of Dance)

  Sept 2005 - Sept 2020

  Dance Instructor/ Choreographer

  I instruct children, teenagers, and adults in Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Contemporary Dance styles. The classes range in time from thirty minutes to one hour. 5-6-7-8 travels to local schools for recreational classes with middle school children, and I have been actively involved in most of those events. I was also involved with the dance theater of Susan's S/D.

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  Susan's School of dance

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2007

  Choreographer/ Instructor

  I instruct children, teenagers, and adults in Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz, and Ballet. The classes range in time from thirty minutes to one hour. I've taught at the studio for four, going on five years. Susan's occasionally travels to local schools for recreational classes with middle school children, and I have been actively involved in most of those eventsI have also been involved with the dance theater at Susan's S/D before the program closed.

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  Dance Masters of Wisconsin

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2009

  Guest Faculty member

  Taught a condensed hip hop syllabus focusing on three main concepts to express one's self while improvising to hip hop music and applied these concepts to a choreographed combination. Students were encouraged to explore new movement and rhythm concepts with contextual improvisation. Class Goals:-Recognition of rhythmic patterns-Gaining small set of hip hop improvisation tools-Sense of hip hop as an expressive medium in the dance community.

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  UW-Rock County

  May 2010 - May 2011

  Student Administrative Assistant

  Responsibilities:-Streamline Student/Faculty communication -Answer all TRIO program and Tutoring questions-Manage student files and comply with all FERPA regulations-Proctor tests for faculty -Manage a multi-staff schedule for student tutors, advisers, TRIO staff

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  University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

  May 2011 - May 2013

  Assistant Academic Department Associate

  -Work closely with the Chemistry Academic Department Associate to learn University policies and expedite administrative tasks to propel workflow-Learned all budget reconciliation practices, University course scheduling software, and student database navigation-Standardized and managed filing system for Chemistry to streamline efficiency while adhering to FERPA regulations-Created digital employee manual to train future assistants on expectations and responsibilities-Established and maintained Chemistry Department Student Recruitment and Retention initiative Show less

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  Chapel on The Hill - Christian Arts Center

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2016

  Choreographer

  Director of Choreography - I worked with The Christian Arts Center (CAC) in Lake Geneva (WI) as choreographer for the following productions and dates:Here for the Gold | Childrens’ Show | January 2016 - April 2016 Amazing Jerusalem Makeover| Childrens’ Show | August 2015 - October 2015Godspell | June 2015 - July 2015Down by the Creek Bank | Theatre Camp | July 2014 - August 2014Lifesong | Childrens’ Musical | January 2014 - April 2014L.O.S.T | Childrens’ Musical | September 2013 - November 2013The Sound of Music | June 2013 - August 2013Jonah’s Druthers | Childrens’ Musical | September 2012 - October 2012Once Upon A Time Shop | Children’s Musical | September 2011 - October 2011 Show less

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  The Black Sheep (Restaurant)

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2016

  Shift Manager

  Responsibilities include:-Insure guest satisfaction -Obtain knowledge of local farm to table suppliers-Manage inventory-Create new training guidelines -Inspect equipment and supplies -Cash management and sales reconciliation -Coordinating shift activities/duties-Promote teamwork in high stress environment-Responsible for training and development of new staff members

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  Broadway Academy Of Art and Dance

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2020

  Dance Instructor/Choreographer

  At Broadway Academy of Art and Dance (BAAD), I am the lead Tap and Hip Hop dance instructor for both Genoa City and Lake Geneva locations.

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  Dance Masters of Wisconsin

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  Guest Faculty Member

  Taught a Hip Hop class that focused on the tools dancers need to be able to use their bodies efficiently. Emphasis on Old School Hip Hop/ House styles including-Foot work-Focus on syncopated rhythms -Large, whole body movement

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  The Maxwell Mansion

  Jun 2016 - now

  Bartender

  Craft Cocktail and Mocktail Creatorhttps://instagram.com/wisco_apothecary?igshid=100uzsx4f3eos

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  U.S. Bank

  Jul 2016 - May 2020

  Teller

  • Consistently met goals for sales• Led credit card sales for the teamGenuinely valued people and their interaction. I strived to exceed customer expectations by leveraging banking products to solve each individual's current situation.

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  Evan K Creations

  Mar 2018 - now

  Specialzing in private lessons for:• Couples • Wedding Dances • Quinceañeras • Bachelorette Parties • Film & PhotographyPortraits | Lifestyle | LandscapeCanon EOS R | RF 15-35mm f2.8 | EF 50mm f1.4 & 85mm f1.8Natural Light & OCFLightroom | Photoshop | FCPX

  • Dance Instructor

    Jun 2018 - now

  • Photographer

    Mar 2018 - now
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  The Streamlined Studio

  Jul 2020 - now

  Social Media Department Director

  Director of The Streamlined Studio's social media agency & Director of the "All Access" paid membership program.Navigated ideation, implementation, and execution of The Streamlined Studio Premium DFY social media service.Founded The Streamlined Studio college internship program which is in it's 6th round of training the future's social media managers.2nd Year co-Host of Dance Studio Growth Summit where I've interviewed industry leaders like the CEO of Keap, Clate Mask & Dance entrepreneur Julie Kay Stallcup. Show less

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  Maxwell Mansion

  Aug 2020 - now

  Social Media Manager

  • Curate content for social platforms that dazzle and excites• Doubled IG following in 1 year• Facilitated collaborations with influencers up to 400k followers• Photography featured in Visit Lake Geneva & At The Lakes 2021 Bridal Issue• Photography featured in Chicago Mag