Mallory Markham-Miller Professional Experience

Administration & Management

Robert Moses’ KIN, San Francisco, CA — Development & Operations Manager (Remote)
Oct 2022 - Present

  • Lead administrative operations for a nationally recognized modern dance company, including event production, fundraising, and community engagement initiatives.

  • Manage all donor communications and development campaigns.

  • Manage and execute all grant research, applications, and reporting.

  • Coordinate rehearsals, performances, and touring logistics with artists, venues, and vendors.

  • Oversee budgeting, contracts, and records management for events and programs.

  • Coordinate social media content and track engagement. 

  • Assist with marketing and PR efforts company-wide. 

  • Executive assistant to Founder and Artistic Director. 

Eryc Taylor Dance, New York, NY — Lead Administrator
Jun 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Directed event planning, operations, and fundraising efforts for a contemporary dance company.

  • Coordinated performance logistics, including venue booking, scheduling, and technical production.

  • Migrated all in-person performing and events to online platforms, exponentially increasing virtual events and engagement.

  • Cultivated relationships with donors, artists, and community partners.

  • Managed communications, marketing, and digital platforms to support company visibility and event promotion.

  • Managed project and general operations budgets and cash flow. 

  • Managed and executed all grant research, applications, and reporting.

  • Board Liaison – drove Board engagement and successfully engaged in Board recruitment to grow the Board by 25% in 2021.

Airbnb, San Francisco, CA — Administrative Coordinator, Assistant to the Director of IT
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Coordinated large-scale events for IT, nationally & internationally, for 120+ attendees.

  • Produced IT team All Hands meetings every six weeks; managed event logistics, vendor relations, and technical coordination.

  • Partnered with Airbnb Outreach to plan social impact and cultural events, including “Week for Good” volunteer activations.

  • Coordinated the production of the TechWomen kickoff event hosted at Airbnb.

  • Cultivated partnerships between the San Francisco dance community and Airbnb Experiences, integrating performing arts into global programming.

  • Managed and coordinated partnership meetings with key external organizations such as Workday and Spotify.

Mighty Pilates, San Francisco, CA — Studio Manager
Aug 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Oversaw daily operations for a high-volume fitness studio, including administrative staff hiring, staff scheduling, HR, vendor relations, and financial oversight.

  • Produced and distributed monthly newsletters and marketing communications.

  • Coordinated client-facing events, workshops, and special classes.

The Pilates Workshop, San Francisco, CA — Studio Manager
Apr 2017 – Nov 2018

  • Directed studio operations, scheduling, and marketing efforts.

  • Managed all client communications and event coordination, including member workshops and performances.

Woods Beer Co., San Francisco, CA — Bar Manager
2014-2017

  • Managed event programming and private events at multiple locations.

  • Assisted in the coordination of staffing.

  • Cordniated and maintained vendor relations and inventory management for high-traffic hospitality environments.

  • Promoted to Manager within two months for strong leadership and organizational skills.

Teaching

Sound Movement, Larchmont, NY — Certified Pilates Teacher
Jul 2020 – Apr 2024

  • Taught private and group Pilates classes, both in person and virtually, with a focus on individualized instruction and client care.

  • Designed programs for a wide range of clients, building strong relationships and ensuring high-quality customer service.

  • Taught both mat and equipment Pilates, adapting sessions to meet varied client needs and goals.

Fort Pilates, Brooklyn, NY — Pilates Teacher
Jul 2020 – Jan 2024

  • Delivered private and group classes with emphasis on personalized instruction and client satisfaction.

  • Adapted teaching style for both virtual and in-person formats, maintaining engagement and a welcoming environment.

  • Provided consistent, high-quality customer service while helping clients meet fitness and wellness goals.

Ace Dance Academy, Walnut Creek, CA — Dance Instructor
Aug 2015 – Aug 2020

  • Taught and choreographed classes for students aged 3–18, specializing in Ballet, Pointe, and Contemporary.

  • Assisted in the coordination and planning of all studio performances, including staging and event-day coordination.

  • Adapted teaching style for virtual format, maintaining engagement and a welcoming environment for all students during the Pandemic. 

MOBU Dance Studio, San Francisco, CA — Dance Instructor
Aug 2018 – May 2019

  • Taught Ballet I & II (ages 8-13).

  • Choreographed on performance group, DancEsteem.

The Pilates Workshop, San Francisco, CA — Apprentice Pilates Teacher
Apr 2017 – Nov 2018

  • Delivered private and group classes with emphasis on personalized instruction and client satisfaction.

  • Adapted teaching style for both virtual and in-person formats, maintaining engagement and a welcoming environment.

  • Provided consistent, high-quality customer service while helping clients meet fitness and wellness goals.

Performance

2020 - 2022 — DanceAction — Carmen Caceres, AD

Company Dancer, BLINDSPOT, Imagination 

2018 - 2020 — Nina Haft & Dancers — Nina Haft, AD

Company Dancer, Collaborating Artist, Precarious Pod 

2017 — Desert BloomDance Film Collaboration with Andrew Rodriguez

Choreographic collaborator, Dancer

Film awarded ‘Best Choreography’ in the St. Petersburg International Film Festival 2019

2017 — Robert Moses Kin, San Francisco, CA — Robert Moses, AD

Guest Artist, TRICK BAGS/TRAP DOORS/PAINTED CORNERS

2016 - 2019 The Anata Project, San Francisco, CA — Claudia Anata Hubiak, AD

Company dancer, Point of Dissolve, NOTJUSTMOREIDLECHATTER, Cloud Formations, It Fades (dance film), and Big Salt

2014 - 2019 — Ka.nei.see | Collective, Oakland, CA — Tanya Chianaese, AD 

Founding company dancer, performer, choreographic collaborator, costume director 

Key performances include: Contradictions of Blue (SF, Seattle), Nevertheless, Cookie Cutter, Ready Made (SF, Aspen), Exchange | Engage, Masses. Company Named ‘Top 25 to Watch’ by Dance Magazine

2014 - 2017 — Garrett + Moulton Productions, San Francisco, CA — Charles Moulton & Janice Garrett, AD’s

Dancer, The Luminous Edge, Speak Angels, Ball Passing

2015 - 2017 — Inside Out Contemporary Ballet Company, San Rafael, CA — Casey Lee Thorne, AD

Company dancer, If I Were You – Project Israel

2011 - 2014 — Kristin Damrow & Company, San Francisco, CA — Kristin Damrow, AD

Company dancer, Behind Closed Doors

2011-2015 — Blind Tiger Society, Oakland, CA - Bianca Cabrera, AD

Company dancer, choreographic collaborator, Porter, Aftermath Affair, Wreckage, Sunk in Sleep, Feral

2010 - 2011 — Columbus Dance Theatre, Columbus OH - Tim Veach, AD

Company dancer - performed in various original works choreographed by Tim Veach.

2010 American Dance Festival 

Dancer, performer, work study student. Selected to perform in Past/Forward performance.  

Key Performance: Inlets II (Merce Cunningham, staged by Jean Freebury)

2006-2010 — Oklahoma Festival Ballet

Company dancer - La Bayadere (Kingdom of Shades), The Nutcracker, Divertimento No. 15, Sleeping Beauty, Firebird, Les Biches, Original works by Mary Margaret Holt, Jeremy Lindberg, Steve Brule, Austin Hartel, and Derrick Minter.

Education

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK | BFA in Ballet Performance, Cum Laude — May 2010

The Kane School at Kinected Pilates, New York, NY | Pilates Teaching certification — July 2020

Skills

  • Donor Relations & Stewardship: Cultivating, retaining, and recognizing donors through personalized engagement strategies.

  • Fundraising & Development Support – Coordinating campaigns, tracking contributions, and supporting major gift strategies.

  • Event Planning & Production: Advanced planning, load-in/load-out management, technical coordination, hospitality, scheduling, vendor management.

  • Project Management: Cross-department coordination, budgeting, logistics, communications.

  • Client & Team Relations: Strong collaborator with excellent listening, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.

  • Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, GSuite, Workday, Slack, Concur, Webex, GoToMeeting, Zoom, Benevity, Network for Good, TRG Arts Data Center, GiveLively, MindBody Online, Canva, and more.