ARCTANGENT DANCE

SAN JOSE, CA

2018 - Present

Position: Founder, Artistic Director

Duties: 

• Established ArcTangent Dance, a professional contemporary dance company, to elevate and showcase the talent within the San José community.

• Launched CoTangent Dance, a preprofessional company for dancers aged 12-18, offering non-competitive growth opportunities.

• Spearheaded SpARC Dance Festival, from conception to execution, featuring 18 choreographers, and over 100 dancers in performances, free community dance classes, and vendor pop-up shops.

• Created and showcased original dance pieces at SAFEhouse in San Francisco, addressing themes of social media identity and environmental issues.

• Awarded the SEED Creation Fund from Li Chiao-Ping Dance Company, leading to the creation of a dance film presented in their summer performance.

• Collaborated with filmmakers and technologists in VR production to innovate and expand the reach of dance performances and educational experiences.

SUREIFY LABS, INC

SAN JOSE, CA

2024-2025

Position: Executive Assistant

Duties: 

• Streamlined the CEO's calendar to make him more effective at leading the team by reducing superfluous meetings by 30%.

• Provide as-needed administrative support to the executive team.

• Evaluated and prioritized >100 incoming emails daily on behalf of the CEO.

• Maintained confidentiality and determined appropriate responses to sensitive situations.

• Managed complex calendars for 5 senior executives, scheduling an average of 30 meetings per week with <2% conflicts across international time zones.

• Coordinated domestic and international travel for 2 executives.

MILLS COLLEGE at Northeastern University

Oakland, CA

Unit Administrator (Aug. 2023-Aug. 2024)

• Took on the role of the Project Manager for the Mills College Center for Contemporary Music Archive Project and successfully launched the project into the beta/initial digitation and upload of vintage music tapes.

• Provided production and administrative support for Kinetech’s DanceHack, a hackathon event on campus, two years in a row.

Department Administrator (Aug. 2021 - Aug. 2023)

• Implemented a new system for assigning music practice rooms to students and staff that tripled student access to practice rooms.

• Administrative lead for producing two Dance Alumni concerts on campus.

Adjunct Professor (2022)

• Taught ballet courses to students of varying levels, developed curriculum, utilized Canvas for course management, and engaged in meaningful student interaction to enhance their technical and artistic growth.

GREGANGELO'S VELOCITY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

2021 - 2022

Position: Artist Management, Choreographer, Dance Captain

Duties: 

• Setting and rehearsing choreography

• Ticket Sales (Eventbrite, FareHarbor)

• Collaboration of new products and productions

• Oversaw stage management and box office operations, ensuring seamless execution of performances and audience engagement for corporate parties and fundraising events.

• Acted as a key liaison between directors, producers, and artists, facilitating clear and effective communication across all stakeholders for performances.

• Manage contracts and agreements with vendors, ensuring compliance and successful partnerships.

MONTAGE CONTEMPORARY COMPANY
SANTA CLARA, CA

2016 - 2020

Position: Artistic Director

Duties:​

• Served as the lead choreographer, creating 2-3 innovative and impactful dance pieces per year that defined the company’s artistic vision.

• Curated and designed costumes that align with the thematic elements of each production, enhancing the visual aesthetics and overall impact of performances.

• Managed production schedules of 5-6 performances per year, balancing creative development with logistical efficiency, while directing and coordinating yearly photo and video shoots to craft a cohesive brand image.

PERSPECTIVES DANCE COMPANY
SAN JOSE, CA

2018 - 2020

Position: Company Dancer, Dance Captain, Social Media Lead

Duties:

• Contact point for when the artistic director was absent

• Creating & curating social media presence

FANCY DANCERS
MILPITAS, CA

2015 - 2020

Position: Assistant Rehearsal Director, Choreographer

Duties:

• Choreograph 3-4 new dance pieces for the annual Fancy Dancer show

• Run rehearsals overseeing 20+ dancers ages 12-18

• Selecting Costume

• Lighting for 5-6 pieces for the annual Fancy Dancer show

• Editing music using Garageband

CABARET SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA

2016 - 2017

Position: Rehearsal Director, Resident Choreographer, Founder

Duties:

• Responsible for creating both commissioned & original work

• Leading rehearsals and warm-ups 

• Selecting costumes