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Alicia Erickson

AliciaKErickson@gmail.com | 248.808.8358 | AliciaKelsey.com | Instagram: @bookish.lish

Education

Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) - December 2021

  • BA (Arts and Humanities), Minors in Dance, Arts and Cultural Management

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Sustainability and Civic Engagement (San Jose and San Luis, Costa Rica) - May 2019 to August 2019

  • Acquired conversational Spanish language skills through living with host families

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IAVM Trained Crowd Manager Certification (Certificate no. 25798) - October 2020

  • Leading, handling, directing crowds in a multitude of situations including emergencies

Experience

Barista/Retail Associate, Sparty's (MSU, East Lansing, MI) - April 2019 to present

  • Highly skilled in handling cash and credit sales efficiently and accurately

  • Regularly working in a fast-paced environment that relies on multitasking

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Dance Teacher, Spartan Dance Center (East Lansing, MI) - September 2019 to March 2020

  • Teacher and choreographer for Acro (tumbling) classes, ages 5-7 and ages 8-11

  • Class focused on building strength and improving tumbling skills safely

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Gallery Monitor, LookOut! Gallery (MSU, East Lansing, MI) - September 2017 to May 2019

  • Supervised and maintained gallery safety during special events, assembled and disassembled exhibits and properly packed them for safe transportation

  • Learned to be resourceful and utilized troubleshooting skills to keep events running smoothly and keep the art safe around people

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Box Office Associate, Wharton Center for Performing Arts (East Lansing, MI) - January 2018 to April 2018

  • Interacted with customers to answer questions and sell tickets for one of the largest performing arts venues in the state of Michigan

Organizations

MSU Spartan Marching Band Big Ten Flag Corps - September 2018 to present

  • Performing at all home MSU football games and select away games, 2018 Bands of America high School finals (exhibition), 2018 Redbox Bowl in Santa Clara, CAA, 2019 Pinstripe Bowl in New York, NY

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MSU Impulse Dance - September 2017 to May 2020

  • Co-ran auditions for new members, choreographed combinations, assessed technique, conducted interviews, and collaborated with fellow team members

  • Performed at and choreographed for Pistons games, MSU Spartan Stampede Rodeo, annual showcases, 2020 Re/Max Gala in Traverse City, MI

  • Multiple pieces created in collaboration with other members in styles such as tap, jazz, and hip hop

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Wharton Center Student Marketing Organization - September 2017 to May 2019

  • Organization dedicated to connecting students with the performing arts and encouraging student engagement with marketing campaigns online and in person

  • Attended annual NYC networking trip 2018 and 2019, connected with professionals in Performing Arts marketing, digital media, and production

Additional Skills and Experiences

  • 16+ years of competitive dance training and performance ​in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, tap

  • Advanced hand sewing technical skills including garment construction (historical and modern)

  • 10+ years of music theory training, piano, and flute technique

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