Madelene Whitfield
Madelene Dominique Whitfield
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EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts--Dance Theatre Minor
School of Theatre and Dance
Bachelor of Arts--Media Arts and Design Journalism Concentration
School of Media Arts and Design
DANCE TRAINING
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Modern Dance Technique: Ryan Corriston, Cynthia Thompson, Shane O’Hara, Rubén Graciani
Ballet: Alexi Sherrill, Suzanne Miller-Corso, Joyce Yagerline
Jazz: Kimberly Fields
Hip Hop: Chelsea Wood
Improvisation: Kate Trammell
Composition: Ryan Corriston, Cynthia Thompson
Acting: Leslie Nesbit, Wolf Sherrill
Voice: Scott Zane Smith
Intensive Study: American College Dance Association, JMU London Contemporary and Performance Intensive in London, England
Master Series: Chisenhale-Luke Birch, Sonia Rafferty, Lyndsey McConville, Christopher Matthews, Siobhan Davies-Andrew Downes, The Place-Amy Bell, Luke Birch, University of Winchester, Pineapple Dance Studios, Laban Center, Katie Schlick, Robin Pettersen, Sayward Grindley, Cristine Stevens, Peter DiMuro, Tiffanie Carson, General McArthur Hambrick, Doug Varone and Dancers, Scott Putman, Step Afrika, Moscow Ballet Festival, Maria Bauman, Axis Dance Company, Dr. Ras Mikey C, Julio Matos, Emily Cargill, John Dixon, Shannon Hummell
DANCE PLACE, WASHINGTON, DC
Modern Dance Technique: Sarah Beth Oppenheim, Orange Grove Dance
Jazz: Ralph Glenmore
PERFORMANCE
AJCollabs
Company member since May 2019
Contemporary Dance Ensemble
James Madison University’s School of Theatre and Dance Performance Ensemble
Performed choreography by Rubén Graciani, Julia Vessey, Julia Reese, Ashton Godsey, Juliana Raimondo, Sarah Novak, Katherine Mills, and Kaitlin Pennington, among others
Associate Dance Ensemble
James Madison University’s School of Theatre and Dance Freshmen Performance Ensemble
Performed choreography by Kate Trammell, Lexie Thrash, and Kelley Biglin
WORK EXPERIENCE
Direct Response Coordinator, Merito Group (Temp at USO), November 2019-May 2020
Supports fundraising campaigns across all USO Direct Response channels while assisting with logistic
and administrative functions for the team.
Social Media Intern, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, January 2020-April 2020
Devise a schedule of cross-platform posts supporting paid and organic campaigns, liaise with artist representatives as needed to acquire promotional assets, capture and create original content, assist in creating campaign reports, compile and write copy for, ideas, and digital assets.
Marketing and Logistics Manager (Part-Time), Growth & Change, July 2019-December 2019
Contacting interviewees for documentary, conducting interviews, assisting with creating and
advertising college lecture series, create spreadsheets, administrative work as needed
Marketing Intern, Dance Place, May 2019-August 2019
Press archive, email sign up qualifying through Salesforce, create content with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, edit photos with Adobe Photoshop, create press releases, construct marketing emails through MyEmma, send online calendars, targeted group outreach, social media coverage as needed
Seasonal Concessions/Gift Shop Stand Manager, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, April 2015-September 2017
Opening and closing the stand, supervising employees, ensuring quality customer service, conducting inventory, ensuring a clean and safe environment, problem solving and mediation, handling money, making and enforcing decisions.
UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT
Phi Epsilon Kappa, Professional Fraternity
Sales and Marketing Chair, February 2018-February 2019
The Odyssey Online
President of the James Madison University Team, August 2018-May 2019 Editor-In-Chief of the James Madison University Team, May 2017-August 2018
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, GarageBand, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, Kapwing, Social Media Management, MyEmma, Asana, Hub, Acoustic, Salesforce Weebly, WiX, WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Drive, Copywriting, Editing, Problem solving and mediation
Professional references available upon request
Madelene Dominique Whitfield
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EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts--Dance Theatre Minor
School of Theatre and Dance
Bachelor of Arts--Media Arts and Design Journalism Concentration
School of Media Arts and Design
DANCE TRAINING
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Modern Dance Technique: Ryan Corriston, Cynthia Thompson, Shane O’Hara, Rubén Graciani
Ballet: Alexi Sherrill, Suzanne Miller-Corso, Joyce Yagerline
Jazz: Kimberly Fields
Hip Hop: Chelsea Wood
Improvisation: Kate Trammell
Composition: Ryan Corriston, Cynthia Thompson
Acting: Leslie Nesbit, Wolf Sherrill
Voice: Scott Zane Smith
Intensive Study: American College Dance Association, JMU London Contemporary and Performance Intensive in London, England
Master Series: Chisenhale-Luke Birch, Sonia Rafferty, Lyndsey McConville, Christopher Matthews, Siobhan Davies-Andrew Downes, The Place-Amy Bell, Luke Birch, University of Winchester, Pineapple Dance Studios, Laban Center, Katie Schlick, Robin Pettersen, Sayward Grindley, Cristine Stevens, Peter DiMuro, Tiffanie Carson, General McArthur Hambrick, Doug Varone and Dancers, Scott Putman, Step Afrika, Moscow Ballet Festival, Maria Bauman, Axis Dance Company, Dr. Ras Mikey C, Julio Matos, Emily Cargill, John Dixon, Shannon Hummell
DANCE PLACE, WASHINGTON, DC
Modern Dance Technique: Sarah Beth Oppenheim, Orange Grove Dance
Jazz: Ralph Glenmore
PERFORMANCE
AJCollabs
Company member since May 2019
Contemporary Dance Ensemble
James Madison University’s School of Theatre and Dance Performance Ensemble
Performed choreography by Rubén Graciani, Julia Vessey, Julia Reese, Ashton Godsey, Juliana Raimondo, Sarah Novak, Katherine Mills, and Kaitlin Pennington, among others
Associate Dance Ensemble
James Madison University’s School of Theatre and Dance Freshmen Performance Ensemble
Performed choreography by Kate Trammell, Lexie Thrash, and Kelley Biglin
WORK EXPERIENCE
Direct Response Coordinator, Merito Group (Temp at USO), November 2019-May 2020
Supports fundraising campaigns across all USO Direct Response channels while assisting with logistic
and administrative functions for the team.
Social Media Intern, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, January 2020-April 2020
Devise a schedule of cross-platform posts supporting paid and organic campaigns, liaise with artist representatives as needed to acquire promotional assets, capture and create original content, assist in creating campaign reports, compile and write copy for, ideas, and digital assets.
Marketing and Logistics Manager (Part-Time), Growth & Change, July 2019-December 2019
Contacting interviewees for documentary, conducting interviews, assisting with creating and
advertising college lecture series, create spreadsheets, administrative work as needed
Marketing Intern, Dance Place, May 2019-August 2019
Press archive, email sign up qualifying through Salesforce, create content with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, edit photos with Adobe Photoshop, create press releases, construct marketing emails through MyEmma, send online calendars, targeted group outreach, social media coverage as needed
Seasonal Concessions/Gift Shop Stand Manager, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, April 2015-September 2017
Opening and closing the stand, supervising employees, ensuring quality customer service, conducting inventory, ensuring a clean and safe environment, problem solving and mediation, handling money, making and enforcing decisions.
UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT
Phi Epsilon Kappa, Professional Fraternity
Sales and Marketing Chair, February 2018-February 2019
The Odyssey Online
President of the James Madison University Team, August 2018-May 2019 Editor-In-Chief of the James Madison University Team, May 2017-August 2018
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, GarageBand, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, Kapwing, Social Media Management, MyEmma, Asana, Hub, Acoustic, Salesforce Weebly, WiX, WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Drive, Copywriting, Editing, Problem solving and mediation
Professional references available upon request