Multifaceted content maven who spent over a decade in her first career as a professional dancer/choreographer making stories come to life on live stages. Now a sought after consultant crafting compelling stories for mission driven orgs. From corporate videos to documentaries, written impact stories, and more, her unique blend of artistic flair and strategic thinking elevates any narrative, turning complex ideas into captivating content that resonates.

Shaté L. Hayes

Multifaceted content maven who spent over a decade in her first career as a professional dancer/choreographer making stories come to life on live stages. Now a sought after consultant crafting compelling stories for mission driven orgs. From corporate videos to documentaries, written impact stories, and more, her unique blend of artistic flair and strategic thinking elevates any narrative, turning complex ideas into captivating content that resonates.

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Multifaceted content maven who spent over a decade in her first career as a professional dancer/choreographer making stories come to life on live stages. Now a sought after consultant crafting compelling stories for mission driven orgs. From corporate videos to documentaries, written impact stories, and more, her unique blend of artistic flair and strategic thinking elevates any narrative, turning complex ideas into captivating content that resonates.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Consultant, Content Strategy & Production at The Purpose Post
February 1, 2024 - Present
Translate complex ideas into captivating content that resonates through corporate videos, digital images, documents, written impact stories, and more for social impact professionals and organizations.
VP, Programs at Climb Hire
June 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Led a diverse team responsible for delivering technical, career, and alumni engagement programming and content talent from marginalized populations.
Sr. Director, Career Programs at edX (2U, Inc.)
October 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Led a diverse team focused on the development and delivery of both career learning and community engagement programs; managed budgets and vendors to support the delivery of a variety of learning experiences.
Global Chair at Black Engagement Network
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Led the company’s global business resource network for Black employees and allies with a focus on cultural education, cultural celebration, professional and personal advancement, retention, and business innovation.
Director, Career Experience & Learning
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Led a diverse global team of 40 (event producers, speakers, content developers, and coaches). Maintained a thriving, positive team culture while navigating cross-continental work hours.
Sr. Manager of Career Experience & Learning
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Managed development and delivery of a high volume of career content including 200+ synchronous workshops and asynchronous career resources for thousands of learners across multiple disciplines.
Manager, Career Experience & Learning
June 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Led cross-functional collaboration to integrate career content within the academic experience; contributed to a notable increase in the career team's net promoter score.
Career Curriculum Engineer
December 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Developed high-quality digital career content and learning experiences for thousands of learners across multiple programs.
Career Coach
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Delivered career support for an ongoing caseload of over 300 adult learners; provided feedback on career materials, delivered professional workshops, and coached.
Founder, Coach & Learning Content Producer at The Working Dancer
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021
Create and curate content to enhance career development for professional artists, including career panels, online workshops, writing articles, podcast production, and editing guest contributions.
Adjunct Professor at Collin College, Richland College, Tarant County College
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016
Developed course curricula aligned with department learning objectives and facilitated delivery via Blackboard; taught various movement and technique-focused courses emphasizing performance quality and career skills.
Professional Dancer at Various (Agency representation; The Ensemble/Theatre, etc.)
June 1, 2004 - July 1, 2018
Represented by top dance agency; performed domestically and internationally; choreography credits across large-scale industrials, award shows, music revues, and other venues.

Education

Certificate, Film and TV Industry Essentials at New York University
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
MFA, Dance at Sam Houston State University
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
BA, Psychology, Cum Laude at Spelman College
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate, Film and TV Industry Essentials
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services