Jennifer Martinez-Conaughty has over 20 years of experience in dance education, choreography, and performance management. She has worked as a dance educator for both a private dance studio and public high school, building the latter's program from one class to full-time status. Her experience also includes choreography for competition teams, performance groups, community theaters, and freelance work. She holds a BA in Dance from the University of Central Oklahoma.

1. JENNIFER MARTINEZ-CONAUGHTY
5513 Northwest 36th Street, Warr Acres, OK73122 | (C) 4056276786| jen.victorydance@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Experienced education professional with strong choreography, leadership, management, creativity, and relationship-building skills.
Skills
Project management Team/leadership liaison
Understanding of arts business practices Work with special needs
Strong verbal communication Injury training and prevention techniques
Team leadership Time and fiscal management
Strong motivational skills On the spot choreography
Rehearsal management Organization/event planning skills
Work History
Dance Educator/Choreographer/Competition Manager 08/2003
Victory Dance – Oklahoma City
While teaching at Victory Dance, I was responsible for the jazz and contemporary departments, taught several technique classes in
varying ages and levels, responsible for all things competition related (rehearsal schedule, conventions/competition registry, and
costumes), and set works for recitals and competitions.
Dance Educator/North Dance Company Sponsor 08/2007 to Current
Putnam City Schools – Oklahoma City
I have built a dance department to add to the Fine Arts education program at Putnam City North High School. The program started
as a single class and has grown to a full time education job. There are 3 levels of classes offered, and North Dance Company. North
Dance Company is a performance group that performs at community events, in representation of Putnam City North. I am
responsible for all curriculum, production of showcases, arranging community performances, and teaching the courses.
Choreographer/Creative Director for Racey 06/2013 to 08/2015
R.A.C.E. Dance Company – Oklahoma City
My work with R.A.C.E. Dance company included teaching Company classes, setting works for various shows, and coordinating
Racey. Racey is a burlesque style dance group. My responsibilities included, deciding on theme of show, hiring choreographers,
choreography, costuming, PR, venue selection, budget, and all production tasks.
Performer/On staff choreographer 04/1992 to 04/2014
Silvertree Productions – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
I began as a performer for Silvertree Productions and Six Flags Theme Parks in 1992. Eventually I became an on staff
choreographer. I was responsible for running auditions, casting, and setting several various types of shows all over the U.S. In
conjunction with Silvertree Productions, I also worked as a performer for The World of Magic as a Magician's assistant.
Dance Manager 03/2001 to 03/2003
The Magical Palace – Branson, Missouri
As Dance Manager of The Magical Palace I was responsible for the choreography, rehearsaland work scheduling, costuming and
upkeep of costumes, directing rehearsals, training all dancers and magic technicians, performing, and contracts for dancers.
choreographer 06/1992 to Current
Freelance Choreographer – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
I have choreographed for several local community theaters, schools, and studios. I have choreographed musicals, industrials, choral
performances, andcompetition pieces (including solos/duets/trios).
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Dance 2008
University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond, Oklahoma
Focus:Dance performance, Dance for Special Needs, Dance education, and some Kinesiology.

2. Accomplishments
Dance Masters of America Certified
Regional and national recognition for choreography