Nikki Kirkland

Experience

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  Desiree Catania Dance Center

  Aug 2014 - now

  Dance Competition Assistant Director

  • Event Planning: Assisting with the planning and coordination of all aspects of the competition, including selecting fates, competitions.• Administrative Tasks: Helping with administrative duties, such as maintaining competition spreadsheets, managing paperwork, and documentation, tracking participant records,and organizing competition-related materials.• Marketing: Supporting the Dance Competition Director in promoting the competition, creating. marketing materials, managing social media accounts, and reaching out to potential sponsors or partners• Communications: Maintain communication with teachers, dancers, parents, and the fundraising coordinator.• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Being available to address any issues or challenges that arise during the competition, ensuring timely resolutions, and maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere while at the studio and at competitions.• Networking: Building relationships within the dane industry, attending industry events, and promoting the competition team to gain exposure and recognition. This may involve collaborations, sponsorships, and seeking performance opportunities outside of competitions. Show less

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  Alpha Phi International Fraternity

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2019

  New Member Educator

  As the New Member Educator for the Epsilon Nu chapter of Alpha Phi, I led meetings with the newest members and taught them the history of Alpha Phi in a fun and engaging way. I promoted Alpha Phi's high ideals of generosity, innovation, sisterhood, and character, while also contributing support and advice on a big transition in young women's lives. Lastly, I provided a safe and productive environment that encouraged time-management skills, healthy living, and social skills.

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  Greer Marketing Group

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Social Media Marketing Intern

  • Developed and implemented new social media plans to attract new customers and increase brand awareness. • Monitored online presence of company’s brand to engage with users and strengthen relationships. • Brainstormed and attended meetings to assist with strategy and provide creative ideas.

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  Appoquinimink School District

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Student Teacher

  During my senior year of college, I had two separate student teaching experiences. For my first 12 week session, I was placed in a fifth grade classroom at Olive B. Loss Elementary School. There, I created original and engaging lesson plans for every subject using Common Core Standards and Delaware Department of Education Standards. I also co-planned and co-taught lessons with teachers and paraprofessionals in all subject areas for a diverse class of 28 students in a suburban setting. I engaged students via whole group, small group, and differentiated instruction for lessons and activities for all types of learners, including English Language Learners and Special Education students. I integrated technology (SMART Board, PowerPoint) into lessons to foster student engagement and learning, developed and created interactive lesson boards and displays to challenge students’ thinking.My second placement was in a second grade autism inclusion classroom at Old State Elementary. Here, I progress monitored 5 students with IEPs, using goals and probes. I Instructed differentiated, small groups and individuals to improve student skills needed to succeed in regular education classroom. I taught communication and language skills to students with Autism using Verbal Behavior Therapy (VB), applied modifications and accommodations needed to complete regular classroom activities for special education students, and taught lessons on Zoom using the remote learning tools Seesaw, Schoology, Smarty Ants, Achieve 3000, DreamBox, Epic!, and Unique Learning System. I always strived for equity inside my classroom and believe all students are capable of a high level of success. Show less

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  DCDC Learning Pods

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Lead Supervisor

  Provide in-person support for virtual learning to a small group of K-6 students while supplementing their education during breaks with common core based activities. With this school year being difficult for families, DCDC Learning Pods has been a great success with our students by providing them one-on-one and group tutoring. It is an extraordinary place to build social, collaborative, and academic skills with students of like and unlike ages and abilities. While collaborating on opening this business, I designed a website and provided targeted marketing through social media to families in the Chester County, PA area with children in elementary and middle school. I created original and visually interesting graphics to support the targeted marketing. Show less

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  Bridal Event By Bouche Productions

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  Marketing/Social Media Coordinator

  • Utilize social media platforms, such as Instagram, Eventbrite & Facebook, to promote events in tri-state area. • Create and schedule content, designs and periodic updates to company website and social media platforms. • Manage all social media platforms daily while maintaining brand voice and image. • Maintain excellent customer service by responding to customers and businesses in a timely manner.• Research competitors, trends, and influencers in the industry.

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  Koziar’s Christmas Village

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods. • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments. • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work. • Consistently met tight deadlines while generating creative ideas and design concepts.

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  Group Two

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Managing day-to-day posting and engage with and grow onlineaudiences across clients• Work with Digital Marketing Director and other Social MediaCoordinators to assist in strategizing for specific clients• Keep up to date on new social media offerings and tactics• General office duties as they relate to the social media team

  • Social Media Manager

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Social Media Coordinator

    Sept 2021 - Jul 2023