About Me.
Faith Wood is a freelance dancer, marketing coordinator, and Pilates instructor residing in Brooklyn, New York. She recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a BFA in Ballet and Strategic Communication, interests and projects aligning with Graphic Design and Event Planning.
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She is passionate about dance, art, design, music, pedagogy, and philanthropy; and works in her daily life to find balance and pathways to utilize her talents in collaboration with one another.
Education
2020-2024
BFA in Ballet
Texas Christian University
Relevant courses:
Ballet Technique, Modern/Contemporary Technique, Ballet Repertoire, Partnering, Improvisation, Choreography, Music for Dancers, Lighting Design and Dance Production, Functional Anatomy, Dance History, Dance Theory, Ballet Teaching Methods
Relevant skills acquired:
Dance Production skills: sewing (costume crew and directed studies) and lighting (tech crew and class)
Event Planning skills: coordinating and delegating large groups, planning concerts and hosting auditions, generating and sending out publicity materials
2020-2024
BFA in Strategic Communication
Texas Christian University
Relevant courses:
Design, Diversity, Research, Writing and Editing, Advertising, Public Relations, Strategic Writing, Campaigns, Case Studies, Ethics, Intercultural Communications
Relevant skills acquired:
Computer skills: Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (see ), MS word, excel, powerpoint, google analytics certified (research), qualtrics, and SEO trained
Writing skills: press releases, PSAs, Business letters, internal and external communication, feature articles
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Oral communication skills: public speaking, announcing concerts, and giving presentations
Language skills: basic French comprehension and conversation skills
Organizations/Leadership roles
Chi Tau Epsilon (XTE), dance honor society, Alpha Chapter
2022-2024
Co-Director of Community Engagement for SCCDance
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Create fundraising opportunities for the AIDs Outreach Center (AOC) of Tarrant County, including an online auction and benefit concert
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Contacted local businesses to receive donations
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Developed and implemented social media content on Instagram and Facebook, and created a website
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Plan events and concerts for emerging artists in dance program, including Brown Bag Dance, a student choreography performance twice a year
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Host auditions, create programs, develop publicity materials, speak and work day-of the concert
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AOC Concert Publicity Committee Head
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Delegate tasks among fellow cohort
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Developed and implemented social media content on Instagram and Facebook
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Researched and wrote internal and external communication, including press releases, media sheets, PSAs for radio, and emails to local companies
John V. Roach Honor's College
2020-2024
Honors Ambassador
• speak to prospective students and their families
• give tours and speak at events for the college
Lower Division Honors
• took 15 cultural and elective hours of honors classes
Phi Mu Fraternity, Epsilon Iota Chapter
2020-2024
PR Representative
• voice for my pledge class and share their ideas with team • make graphics for social media
Fine Arts Academic Chair
• mentor for dance majors in my sorority
• offer tutoring and general advice
Honors and Awards
Study Abroad Grant
2023
John V. Roach Honor's College
2020-2024
Dance Scholarship
2020-2024
TCU Best Strategic Communication Campaign
2024
TCU Dean's Scholarship
2020-2024
TCU Scholar's List
2020-2024
International Study Abroad Award
2023
TCU Fine Arts Academic Achievement Scholarship
2020-2024
TCU Dean's List
2020-2024