Owner/ Graphic Designer at Supa Sista Designs
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- Owner/ Graphic Designer at Supa Sista Designs
- Tap Dance Instructor at The Colburn School
- Marketing Director at Soul Child Clothing Company
- Hip-Hop and Tap Instructor at Lula Washington Dance Theatre
- Past
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- Marketing Director (Independent Contractor) at Lula Washington Dance Theatre
- Executive Assistant at QDI
- Owner at Motiv Performing Arts Center
- Education
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- California State University-Dominguez Hills
- Chapman University
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Myshell Curry’s Summary
Myshell Curry currently owns and operates Supa Sista Designs, an eco-friendly graphic design company in Los Angeles.
She is the former marketing director and development assistant at Lula Washington Dance Theatre. She was actively involved in fundraising, program development, public relations, education coordination, supervising volunteers and interns, graphic design, and dance instruction with the organization for four years.
Curry began her dance career at age 3 under the tutelage of renowned tap dancer, Alfred Desio at The Colburn School of Performing Arts, where she now teaches tap. At 14 years of age, she began teaching both tap and hip-hop at Lula Washington Dance Theatre in Los Angeles. Soon, Myshell was teaching at several schools and community centers throughout the city in addition to maintaining a 3.9 grade point average at King Drew High School of Medicine and Science.
A graduate of California State University Dominguez Hills, Myshell holds a Bachelors Degree in Africana Studies and a Minor in Theatre Performance. Two of her undergraduate years were spent studying film production at Chapman University in Orange, California, where she both led and raised funds for the African Student Union her sophomore year.
During her senior year at Dominguez, Myshell established a performing arts center called “Motiv” in Inglewood, which she solely owned and operated for two years. Her experience was not limited to administration, but included teaching, marketing, and event planning.
Myshell’s stage credits include The Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, The BET Awards, Dance Kaleidoscope, a gala for former president, William Clinton, and The Reebok Human Rights Awards. She has been featured on the small screen in UPN’s hit series, “The Parkers,” “Girlfriends,” a K-Swiss commercial, and a host of music videos. Her latest film appearances include the 2006 feature film, “Something New,” starring Sanaa Lathan and "Showstoppers."
Myshell Curry’s Specialties:
Well versed in the entire Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photo Shop, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Publisher, all contact databases (including ACT and Access), Adobe Page Maker, Acid Pro (Music Editing Software) and FilemakerPro. Applicant is also able to navigate both PC and Mac operating systems.
Myshell Curry’s Experience
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Owner/ Graphic Designer
Supa Sista Designs
(Design industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year)
Supa Sista Designs is a full-service design house located in Los Angeles, California. We are a forward-thinking company specializing in logo and brand development.
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Tap Dance Instructor
The Colburn School
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Performing Arts industry)
May 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)
My duties include teaching tap to students of all ages (including private lessons). I also prepare several routines for the annual recital.
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Marketing Director
Soul Child Clothing Company
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Apparel & Fashion industry)
January 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)
Marketing and Graphic Design
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Hip-Hop and Tap Instructor
Lula Washington Dance Theatre
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Performing Arts industry)
January 1994 — Present (15 years 7 months)
Tap and Hip-Hop dance instructor
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Marketing Director (Independent Contractor)
Lula Washington Dance Theatre
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Performing Arts industry)
January 2004 — April 2008 (4 years 4 months)
My responsiblities included marketing and graphic design for a renowned touring dance company and school. I was also the Community Education Coordinator and assisted with booking the company in schools and various theaters around the country.
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Executive Assistant
QDI
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Wireless industry)
2006 — 2006 (less than a year)
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Owner
Motiv Performing Arts Center
(Public Company; Myself Only; Performing Arts industry)
September 2002 — January 2004 (1 year 5 months)
Myshell Curry owned and successfully operated Motiv Performing Arts Center for two years. Her titles included both Executive Director and Artistic Director. Myshell's duties included event planning, dance instruction, accounts receivable/payable, program management and managing a staff of 15 instructors.
Myshell Curry’s Education
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California State University-Dominguez Hills
Africana Studies , Africana Studies - Minor: Theatre Performance , 2000 — 2003
Overall GPA - 3.9
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Chapman University
Film 1998 — 2000
Helped to unify and motivate the African-American students on campus to recruit African-American applicants from surrounding high schools
- Activities and Societies:
- African Student Union
Additional Information
Myshell Curry’s Interests:
Event Planning, Supporting Non-Profit Organizations, Designing, Reading, Filming, Acting, Scrapbooking, Investing, Writing and Dancing
Myshell Curry’s Honors:
Outstanding Choreography Award - Links, inc.
Myshell Curry’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
