Experience

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  New york city department of education

  Sept 2001 - Jun 2018

  Project arts coordinator and arts educator

  Managed school arts budgets of 90k-110k at P.S. 70. Contracted arts organizations to provide workshops to the school population. Coordinated schedules of arts programs during the school day. Liaised between arts organizations, classroom teachers and teaching artists from Arts Connection, The CaribbeanCultural Center, and the Carlota Santana Spanish Dance Company.Project coordinator for a three year grant with the Carlota Santana SpanishDance Company to provide professional development for general education teachers to use Spanish dance and culture within the social studies curriculum at P.S. 70.Taught early childhood through adult professional classes in ballet, jazz, tap, African dance, dance composition and dance history, coordinated performing arts festivals and student trips. PS 70 South Bronx, South Junior HS Newburgh NY, Cultural Academy for the Arts & Sciences East Flatbush NY, Ballet Arts Studio, Beacon N.Y, Hudson Valley Conservatory, Walden N.Y, Newburgh Performing Arts Academy, Newburgh, N.Y., Steps on Broadway. Show less

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  Monifa kincaid

  Jan 2017 - now

  Creative consultant
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  Made by hand markets

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2019

  Founder

  - Orchestrated and curated artisan vendor markets focusing on local handmade goods, creating a vibrant platform for artists to showcase their work.- Managed all aspects of event production, including securing event insurance, bookkeeping/invoicing, website creation, and social media management, driving both vendor and attendee engagement.- Strategically leveraged email marketing and community outreach to generate a significant buzz around the markets, effectively reaching target audiences and vendors alike. Show less

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  Newark dances

  Aug 2021 - now

  Founder

  Organize and manage a performing arts project that supports the creation of contemporary dance work by local established and up and comingchoreographers in the surrounding areas of Newark, NJ.Secured funding for Newark Dances in 2021 and 2022 with grants provided by the Newark Artist Accelerator through Project For An Empty Space. These funds were made possible by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Regional Regranting Program and The New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund. Managed all digital media and social media marketing, secured permits and insurance for outdoor performances, provided timely and effective communicationbetween artists and vendors concerning performance details, managed budgetsfor procurement of vendor services and artists’s fees, scheduled and coordinated technical rehearsals for performers and provided press releases to local media. Show less

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  Alexandria "brinae ali" bradley

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  Managing assistant for performing artist

  - Successfully scheduled and facilitated meetings between the artist and contracting arts organizations, streamlining communication and ensuring smooth collaborations.- Developed and managed a professional website, maintaining contact lists, and providing essential photo editing services using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

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  Arts ed nj

  Feb 2023 - now

  Program director for the youth arts ed council and community engagement activator

  Program Director, Youth Arts Ed Council and Summit:-Designed and implemented curriculum for high school students, enabling them to identify and advocate for issues surrounding arts education in their school communities.-Recruited and mentored a team of youth arts education facilitators, providing guidance on effective facilitation techniques for council member sessions.-Developed and managed all administrative and registration processes, including creating onboarding forms for youth facilitators and council members.-Coordinated and scheduled virtual meetings for the youth council, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.-Played a pivotal role in organizing the Youth Arts Ed Summit, identifying and inviting influential guest speakers to enrich the event.-Spearheaded marketing efforts for the summit, drafting compelling emails to engage guest speakers, distributing promotional email blasts, and designing eye-catching graphics to raise awareness.-Fostered a supportive and engaging environment for youth participants, empowering them to champion arts education initiatives within their respective communities.Communications: -Managed social media pages for Arts Ed NJ, driving brand visibility and engagement.-Provided support to the Communications Director at Arts Ed NJ, ensuring the seamless operation of communications and website updates.-Collaborated in creating and curating content that resonated with our target audience, reflecting our commitment to arts education and social impact.Arts Ed NOW Campaign Activator:-Co-shared the day-to-day direction of the Arts Ed NOW Campaign with Arts Ed NJ's Director of Communications and Director of Social Impact Studios.-Spearheaded recruitment efforts to enlist "Arts Ed Champions" across the state, fostering grassroots support for the campaign.-Assisted in creating and disseminating monthly emails, co-created content for updates, blog posts, and social media based on Champion activity in the field. Show less

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  Leaders by choice-lbc

  Feb 2025 - now

  Board member