Sydney Nelson

Future Marketing Professional l Learner l Responsibility l Futuristic

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

About

Recent graduate of Meredith College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. I bring experience in marketing coordination, social media strategy, graphic design, and event promotion through internships and leadership roles. I enjoy combining creativity with strategy to help organizations communicate clearly, connect with audiences, and bring ideas to life. StrengthsFinder Top Strengths: Learner, Responsibility, Futuristic, Input, and Relator

Experience

  • Dance Instructor at Prestige Dance Institute
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    — Teach ages 6–17, focusing on beginner to intermediate lyrical and jazz technique, advanced tap technique, and performance skills. — Choreograph two recreational routines for studio showcases and events. — Rehearse and clean the Elite tap group’s competition choreography to refine precision and stage presentation.

  • Barista at Quarter Note
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    — Prepare diverse coffee beverages, ensuring customer satisfaction and prompt service. — Maintain cleanliness and organization, enhancing customer experience and efficiency. — Collaborate with the team to streamline operations, improving service speed and accuracy.

  • Social Media Assistant, Dance Instructor at The Dance Collective
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    — Support studio marketing efforts by creating social media graphics and flyers, organizing post ideas, and maintaining the content calendar. — Teach weekly dance classes for students ages 13–53, including advanced company jazz, tap, and ballet/contemporary, as well as adult jazz and tap. — Choreograph competition and recreational pieces, including a tap group routine, multiple solos, and upcoming adult performances.

  • Shift Lead at Cultivate Coffee Roasters
    May 2021 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    — Barista/Prep/Cashier — Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment. — Works with a team to help provide food and beverage service to customers. — Providing customer service and helping curate and customize drinks to the preferences of each customer.

  • Marketing and Social Media Intern at Sponsor a Pet
    Nov 2024 - Feb 2025 · 4 mos