Ashley Alvarez

Experience

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  Jersey City Dance Academy Inc

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2016

  Dance Instructor & Choreographer
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  McCarter Theatre

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Choreographer & Teaching Artist
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  Rider University

  Jan 2014 - May 2016

  • Office & Research Assistant, Arts Administration Department

    Sept 2014 - May 2016

  • Administrative Assistant, Dance Department

    Jan 2014 - May 2016
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  The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc.

  May 2015 - Sept 2015

  Education Intern
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  American Ballet Theatre

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Marketing & Merchandising Intern
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  Nimbus Dance Works

  Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

  School Administrator

  Headed the growing school of dance by ensuring smooth operations, clear communication, and effective programming and policy design.• Handled communication, registration, and monetary transactions for two studio locations and maintained financial records and payment plans.• Managed the Scholarship Program: facilitated audition, evaluated family eligibility, and allotted scholarship money.• Organized school events such as open houses and auditions. Oversaw parent committee, volunteers, and work studies for these events.• Coordinated the annual Nutcracker performance including schedules, auditions, communication, policies, front of house, concessions, volunteers, and production staff.• Assisted the Pre-Professional & Work Study Program: created schedule, enforced policies, and aided in career development.• Assisted the Intern Program: interviewed applicants, created job descriptions and duties, and evaluated overall performance. Show less

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  Connolly & Co.

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Managing Director

  Led the company's daily operations and strategic planning within the growing arts community in Jersey City. • Responsible for production, marketing, and development while working closely with the Artistic Director.• Oversaw scheduling, booking, and logistics for the company including rehearsals, performances, and events.• Drafted and negotiated contracts with dancers, staff, venues, etc.• Maintained budgets, expense spreadsheets, and overall bookkeeping• Aided in the recruitment of funds through corporate sponsorship and donations. Planned the company's first fundraiser which sold out and raised over $6,000. Show less

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  Pratt Institute

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2022

  Supported the Chair and the daily operations of the Film/Video Department including 8 staff, 90 faculty, and 200 undergraduate students.• Compiled information for research, reports, and special projects and assisted the Chairperson with project management• Managed three budgets totaling over $2M including accounts payable, purchasing, vendor management, credit card transactions, guest speaker payments, and hired and supervised office assistants• Coordinated and promoted events including the F/V Speaker Series, annual Senior Showcase, film screenings, student events, and end of semester surveys• Supported Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and community building efforts including the Inclusive Pedagogy Working Group, Peer Mentorship Program, SGA Department Representatives, and Student Advisory Council • Bolstered departmental marketing and communications with the dissemination of a multisegment, bimonthly newsletter and a new Instagram account totaling 1K followers Show less Assisted the coordinators of the Media Studies and Performance Studies graduate programs with advanced planning and project management.• Drafted semesterly course schedules and classroom bookings for 30 courses and studio schedules both on and off campus • Advised and registered students for courses, studio bookings, independent studies, and thesis submissions• Aided in student recruitment by facilitating prospective student day, graduate admission applications, and scholarship letters• Managed two program budgets totaling over $1M and research funds for full time faculty, processed guest speaker payments, hired graduate assistants, and supervised office work studies.• Planned and marketed events including the PPS Thesis Festival, orientation, lecture series, student performances, and program gatherings Show less Coordinated activities, meetings, and event planning for the Humanities and Media Studies Department, its five constituent programs, and 90 faculty members. • Planned semesterly course scheduling, room booking, and registration for 150 undergraduate and graduate courses • Organized department events including lecture series, screenings, and performances• Managed four budgets totaling over $3M including research fund lines for 20 faculty, faculty new hire paperwork, guest speaker payments, and hired and supervised office assistants• Processed supply orders, equipment purchases, purchase orders, quotes, and invoices• Clearly communicated with and supported the faculty, staff, and students while balancing the duties of the Assistant to the Graduate Programs position Show less

  • Assistant to the Chair, Film/Video

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Assistant to the Graduate Programs, Media Studies and Performance Studies

    Sept 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Interim Assistant to the Chair, Humanities and Media Studies

    Dec 2017 - Oct 2018
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  Independent

  Sept 2019 - now

  Consultant

  Conduct research and analysis to provide assessments and recommendations.• Create and manage project timelines and work plans to meet deadlines • Lead stakeholder and community engagement• Meet frequently with clients and present on project progress• Develop written reports and presentations for clientsPast projects include Alice Austen House Museum Assessment, Atlantic Avenue and Brooklyn Bridge Park Connectivity Report, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership Public Realm Action Plan, Green Bronx Machine Site Redesign, Stafford County Trail Development, Cumberland County Assessment. Show less

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  Metris Arts Consulting

  Feb 2023 - now

  Affiliate Consultant & Project Manager
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  MDRC

  Apr 2023 - now

  Resource/Project Manager