Haley Bradstreet Olszewski

Experience

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  Off Broadstreet Dessert Theatre

  Apr 2006 - Apr 2013

  Actor and Server

  As a server my duties were to prepare the fruit and dessert, arrange the tables and organize the theatre for the patrons, serve and bus the tables, wash dishes, answer the phone, and strike the set.As an actress I performed as The Mute in 'The Fantasticks" and Elsie in A.R. Gurney's "Black Tie". Performances were three days a week for 4 weeks. On weekends I would perform improvisation for the Children Shows as characters such as Rupunzel and Step Sisters. These shows had no script and called for improvisational singing and game-playing with the children. Show less

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  Erie Dance Consortium

  Sept 2010 - Feb 2011

  Intern

  As administrative intern for the 2011 Erie Festival of Dance, my duties were to update information and correspondence documents for the festival, prepare mailings both electronic and hard, update the Consortium website, secure advertising for the program and oversee program layout and arrange for printing, report at board meetings, and oversee activities on the festival date.

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  Mercyhurst University

  Sept 2010 - May 2012

  Resident Assistant

  In my position I assisted 48 residents in various capacities of living life on campus. In addition to planning and budgeting fun activities, I was a human directory to all organizations on campus as well as a bridge between the Student Activities Counsel, Campus Police and Safety, and the Counseling Center. I enforced the rules under the student handbook, while maintaining a role model image.

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  AP Motion Dance

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Guest Teacher

  Teaching open classes to all ages and levels in Modern, Ballet and Jazz dance. Assisting with an Intermediate camp involving classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Dance Conditioning, and Dance History.

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  Unionville Winery

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Sales Rep

  Working the tasting room, festivals, weddings, and various events representing award-winning local New Jersey wines.

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  Red Oak Ballet

  Dec 2012 - Aug 2013

  Guest Teacher

  Teaching students ages 10 to adult in intermediate ballet

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  Koresh Dance Company

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2016

  Programing Manager

  My first project being the 2013 Philadelphia Spring Dance Festival, I acted as the primary contact and coordinator of "Come Together"​ presented by the Koresh Dance Company. Communicating with 27 locally established dance companies and individual performers throughout the city I organized the scheduling, programming, advertising, funding, and production of 11 different performances in 9 days. The "Come Together" Festival is now an annual event that has grown to include international companies and master classes which I also organize and oversee. Throughout several job titles I remained the main coordinator of this event as well as the bi-monthly studio showcases in the Koresh black box theatre, and assisting the company manager in events such as the Dance/USA convention showcase, the APAP/NYC conference showcases, and international guest performances in events such as the International Festival of Modern Choreography in Vitebsk, Belrus. I would also maintain the company website and social media, and assist the Marketing Director, Development Director and School Coordinator with various tasks. Show less

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  Beyond Dance Company

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Dancer

  Performed in styles of modern contemporary, African, and hip hop in the production of "Colors of a Kaleidoscope".

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  Philadelphia Dance Academy

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2016

  Dance Instructor

  Teaching Creative Movement, Pre Ballet 1, Pre Ballet 2, Ballet 1 and Teen Theatre to ages 2.5-15. Working with the objectives of the academy I created my own syllabus and prepared lessons for each class. At the end of every school year I choreographed and costumed recital dances for each class above CM using the theme chosen by the school.

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  University of Pennsylvania

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

  Teacher of PennBallet

  PennBallet is a student run organization at UPenn with two performances over the course of the year. I taught a weekly intermediate/advanced ballet class to the students who participate in this ensemble and acted as their coach during their Nutcracker and Spring Show rehearsals and performances.

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  Reverie Dance Theatre

  May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Dancer

  Performing contemporary ballet and modern work at venues such as the CEC in Philadelphia and Lansdale Theatre in New Jersey. A happy participant in the annual production of "Salute to Boots", performing in patriotic works such as "Stars and Stripes" as well as emotional thought provoking pieces about life in the military.

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  Trisha Brown: In the New Body

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Project Assistant

  Working with five colleges and universities as well as two professional dance companies in the administration and production of master classes, gallery displays, performances, and lectures throughout the fall of 2015. I maintained communication with the partnering schools and companies, managed the volunteers, assisted with implementing an online marketing strategy, managed brochure distribution, and oversaw the events.

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  Esstant Dance Company

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  Dancer

  With the music focus on rock and roll from the 60s, 70s and 80s, I was a founding member of the company in the premiere of "Rock on Pointe".

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  Philly InMovement

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Gymnastics Instructor

  Providing instruction in the childhood development program to students ages 10 months to 5 years. Alongside my fellow team members, I teach students balancing, tumbling, hanging and agility skills in a fun open environment.

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  Green Mountain Performing Arts

  Jul 2016 - May 2019

  Dance Instructor

  Teaching Ballet and Jazz/Tap to ages 3-9

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  University of Vermont

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2022

  Coordinate, create and provide operational services for the Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP). Assist the faculty director of the NGP and participate in the programmatic decisions. Oversee operational budget and financial processes and perform financial transactions. Provide assistance to over 25 PhD students related to their academic progression and career direction. Coordinate and oversee events to include recruitment, orientation, retreat and seminars. Responsible for prioritizing responsibilities and maintenance of confidentiality. Maintain NGP and Graduate College web pages and social media. Show less Assist the administrators of both the Neuroscience Graduate Program and the Cellular Molecular Biomedical Sciences Program with event management and administration including but not limited to orientation, recruitment, retreats, meetings and dissertation defenses. Beyond event management, projects were to transfer Graduate College websites to a new web platform while redesigning and updating the content and layout. Daily tasks included communication with faculty, staff, and students, calendar management, and maintaining social media pages for the programs. Show less

  • Neuroscience Graduate Program Administrator

    Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Interdisciplinary Programs Assistant, Graduate College

    Jul 2016 - Oct 2019
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  PH Dance & Ers

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2022

  Dancer

  Founding member of Paula Higa's contemporary dance company based out of Burlington, Vermont. We perform regularly throughout the year and create original works of modern philosophies with technological creativity each year. In addition to dancing, I signed on as Project Manager in 2022 for our film production of The Migrant Body.

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  Vermont Ballet Theater and School

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2022

  Dance Instructor

  Teaching Ballet to ages 3-11.

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  Ballet School of Vermont

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2022

  Dance Instructor

  Teaching Ballet, Pointe and Jazz/Musical Theatre to ages 3-14

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  Lines Vermont

  May 2019 - Jun 2022

  Dance Instructor

  Teach adult dancers in beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of ballet technique.

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  Colburn School

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Teaching creative movement, pre-ballet, and adult beginning ballet.

  • Dance Office Administrator

    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  • Ballet Faculty

    Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Dance Office Assistant

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
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  Missouri State University

  Aug 2023 - now

  Adjunct Faculty
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  Springfield Ballet

  Jan 2024 - now

  Ballet Faculty