Resume

Education

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Technology 2004-2007
Specialized in  Festival Management, Lighting Design, Arts & Entertainment Management, and Performance Photography. Graduated with a 2.1 according to British Higher Educational Standards.
Received a Founding Principle Award for initiatives developed within the University.

Baker College 2003-2004
Certificate in Entrepreneurship / Business Management
Graduated with a 3.95 GPA

Experience

Event Management

2013: Feb
Operations Staffing and Management: “The Winter Blast” – Detroit

2012: Dec
Event Management and Logistics: NYEdetroit.com, “Resolution Ball” at the Fillmore – Detroit,  “The Met Hotel” – Troy, and CenterPoint Marriot – Bloomfield
2012: Nov
Deputy Stage Manager: “Christmas Tree Lighting” Campus Martius Park – Detroit
2012: August
Operations Staffing and Management: Arts, Beats, & Eats and Arts DuJour – Royal Oak
2012: Apr-Sept
Event Logistics & Development: “Viva La Vino” Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Fundraiser, Troy Rotary Foundation – Troy
2012: June
Artist Booking: Javonnte Garret at New Center Park – Detroit
2012: May
Merchandise Manager: Detroit Crazy, Merchandise Booth at Movement: Electronic Music Festival – Detroit

2011: Dec
Event Staff: “Noel Night”, Midtown Cultural Community Association – Detroit
2011: Nov
Deputy Stage Manager: “Christmas Tree Lighting” Campus Martius Park – Detroit
2011: Aug
Operations Staff: “Arts, Beats & Eats”, Royal Oak, MI
2011: April-Aug
Production Manager – “I Love You But I’ve Chosen Techno” & “DETEK Support”, Detek LLC – Detroit
2011: March
Event Staff – “Poolside Sessions” @ South Seas Hotel, Media Services NYC, Miami,

2010-2011: Dec-Feb
Event Manager – “The Groove Room” weekly event @ Taste – Detroit
2010: Dec
Artist Liaison – NYE party with Team Tandem @ TV Bar – Detroit
2010: Dec
Artist Liaison – Christmas Night House Party @ Alpha Phi House with Team Tandem – Detroit
2010: Nov-Dec
Event Assistant / Artist Liaison – Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale @ the Woodward – Detroit
2010: Nov-Dec
Event Assistant / Artist Liaison – “Radio Skool” @ TV Bar – Detroit
2010: Nov-Dec
Event Assistant / Artist Liaison – “Noel Night” for Detroit Events Team – Detroit
2010: Nov 16 
Run-of-Show Lead – “Christmas Tree Lighting” at Campus Martius Park – Detroit
2010: Jun-Oct
Event Management & Design – “Dfest” for Tandem Entertainment – Detroit
2010: Aug
Event Management & Design – “Robocop Afterparty” – Rolling Roadshow
2010: May
Event Coordinator – “Hotwaxx Heaven” for Stacey Hotwaxx Hale
2010: Feb
Event Manager – “Black Business Festival” at Russell Bazaar

2009: Oct
Event Producer – “U&I Celebrate” at Motor City Movie House
2009: Oct
Event Management & Design – “Bazaaroween” at Russell Bazaar
2009: Mar
Event Manager – “Creative Arts & Antiques Festival” at Russell Bazaar
2009: Feb
Event Manager – “Black Business Festival” at Russell Bazaar
2008-2010
Events & Promotions Coordinator – Russell Industrial Center

2008: Mar-Aug 22
Program Coordinator – “4^th Fridays with Ford” at Campus Martius Park
2007: Dec 29
Event Producer – “U&I Celebrate” at Bert’s Warehouse Theater
2007: Nov 16
Stage Manager – “Christmas Tree Lighting” at Campus Martius Park
2007: Jun-Sep
Program Coordinator – “4^th Fridays with Ford” at Campus Martius Park
2007: Jan-Apr
Event Consultant – “Global Fusion” in Liverpool, UK

2006: July-Aug
Programming and Special Events Assistant – Campus Martius Park – Detroit
2006: March
Event Staff – “Art for Progress” at Townsend Hotel – Miami

2005: Sept-Dec
Lead Production Manager – “OISTAT international symposium” – Nottingham, UK
2005: Jan-Jun
Events Manager and Music Coordinator – “LIPA Radio” – Liverpool, UK
2004: May-Aug
Event Coordinator – “Friends of Friends” at Bert’s Warehouse Theater – Detroit

Organizational Development

2012                                      Consultant – MuseArk TV
2009                                     Business Planning – Camp Amp, Amp Fiddler
2007: Dec-current            Owner – U&I Design, LLC
2007-2008                         Consultant – Public Art Workz
2006-2007: Sept-Jun      Director – Imag-N-ation Photography Booking Agency at LIPA

Marketing

2012: Apr-Sept
Marketing Coordinator: “Viva La Vino” Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Fundraiser, Troy Rotary Foundation, Troy, MI
2012: May
Sourcing & Management of Street Team Distribution: http://www.Fusicology.com
Sourcing & Management of Street Team Distribution: Kevin Saunderson’s K25 event
2012: Jan, Mar
Street Promotions  Poster Distribution: Heinz C. Prechter Performing Arts & Educational Center, Wayne County Community College District, Taylor, MI
2011: Mar-Apr
Street Promotions & Flier Distribution: “Movement Electronic Music Festival” Paxahau – Miami, FL to Dayton, OH
2010: Mar-Sept  
Social Media: Submerge Distribution – Detroit
2010: Aug-current     
Research & Development: Fausta Britton Public Speaker – Detroit
2010: Jun-Oct 31              
Social Media & Public Relations: Dfest event series and Tandem Entertainment
2008-2010:              
Social Media, Public Relations, & Street Team Manager:
Russell Industrial Center, Niki’s Pizza, Loco’s Tech Mex, Loftplace.net, Russell Bazaar
2007-2008:                        
Street Team Manager: “Summer in the Park” – Campus Martius Park
2004-2008:                       
Street & Social Media Promotions
Beatlovers BBQ (event), Lisa McCall (choreographer), Brian Garrett (keyboardist), Detroit Wax (record label), WestSide Kings (musicians), Detroit Electronic Quarterly (magazine), Blazaebla Records at Winter Music Conference (record label), Detroit Threads (clothing store)

Seminar Teaching

2010: Oct    
Guest Speaker @ Specs Howard – “Working as a Freelancer”
2010:              
Guest Speaker @ Wayne County Community College – “Analyzing and Maximizing your Social Networks to achieve greatest success”
2009: Dec    
Guest Speaker @ Sensei Change Associates – “Analyzing and Maximizing your Social Networks to achieve greatest success”
2009: Nov    
Guest Speaker @ Michigan Festival Events Association Convention – “Producing Events on a Non-Existent or Shoe String Budget”
2009-current 
Business Development Teacher – “Business Seminar Series” – Russell Bazaar

Dance Teaching / Choreography

2012: Feb 10
Choreographer, Dancer: Nick Speed Orchestra live at Dilla Day, Fillmore Theater, Detroit, MI
2012: Feb 2
Choreographer, Dancer: SteroBoyz presents Dilla Tribute featuring Detroit Urban Ballet, Majestic Theater, Detroit, MI
2011-2012: Sept-current
Ballet Teacher: Gone Dancing Studio, Chesterfield, MI
2011: Jan-Feb
Dance Teacher – Detroit Dancers Union, Detroit, MI
1994-2004
Dance Teacher –
Michigan: Graffiti Grooves, Dance Dynamics, Juliart Dance Studio
Orlando: Always in Motion,
Chicago: Chicago Park Districts
Choreographer
Orlando: International Fringe Festival, Club Firestone
Chicago: Crobar, Park West