Bachelor of Arts in Economics; concentration in Anthropology
Expected May 2013
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GPA: 3.67 / 4.0
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Relevant Coursework: Financial Economics, Business Organization, Global Economy in Anthropological Perspective
San Francisco Ballet School
San Francisco, California
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Awarded full merit scholarship as a pre-professional ballet dancer in two years (2008-2010)
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Performed in over one hundred concerts with the SFB, including The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty
HONORS
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Columbia University Dean’s List Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011
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Featured in The New York Times for leadership role within The Columbia Ballet Collaborative, 2010
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ARTS Award, National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Encouraging Dynamic Global Entrepreneurs (EDGE)
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Consultant, Scottish Enterprises
June 2012 - August 2012
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Developed and presented a business plan and pitch to launch a Scottish infused Mexican take-away restaurant to a panel of entrepreneurs and business experts
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Led a six member team in conducting interview-based market research of the United Kingdom’s Christian community to assess the financial potential for an all-in-one radio broadcast system within this market
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Carried out industry and competitor-positioning studies for a secluded Scottish country house hotel looking to grow their wedding business
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Created consulting reports and PowerPoint presentations to propose two-year marketing strategies for both a secluded Scottish country house hotel and a radio equipment manufacturer
The Columbia Ballet Collaborative (CBC)
New York, New York
Co-Founder and Executive Director
May 2010 - present
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Led weekly meetings with Artistic Director of CBC in order to combine both artistic and financial goals
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Strategized CBC’s marketing campaign for the Spring 2009 performances at Miller Theater
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Tripled audience size from 300 to 900 members
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Wrote successful grants, including the Gatsby Foundation grant for $1,000
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Negotiated contractual agreements between CBC and various choreographers and photographers
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Budgeted all of CBC’s performances and events since its founding in May 2007
New York City Ballet
New York, New York
Professional Ballet Dancer
September 2008 - May 2011
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Joined as Apprentice; promoted to Corps de Ballet in September 2010
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Performed and rehearsed numerous soloist and corps roles; toured the United States and Europe
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Advisor and Dancer
The Columbia Ballet Collaborative, Columbia University
May 2010 - Present
Member
Columbia University Economics Club, Columbia University