Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Intermediate, Adv 1 and Teacher's Certificate.
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Christie Walter

East Geelong,VIC

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director or Infinite Dance Studios

Self Employed
07.2017 - 01.2024


  • Team collaboration through regular communication, teamwork and updated training opportunities.
  • Developed high-performing staff by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Continued growth in the business. Budgeting and profit growth as well as client growth, through developing trust and exceptional relationships with our clients and were able to maturely resolve any issues.
  • Hiring and organisation of multiple staff members each year.
  • Offering and managing Student training and work experience training.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with other similar businesses to help with growth and connections throughout our local community.
  • Organising yearly events where I managed over 200 people each year, along with hiring with other businesses, to work with.
  • Designed and re-branded business logo and business plan.
  • Re-designed uniform with fresh new styles and options for the modern child.
  • Organised fundraiser event to help send our students interstate for many outside dance opportunities.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers and staff to develop a comprehensive dance curriculum.
  • Can use Xero accounting program , for invoicing and paying staff.

Dance Teacher

Infinite Dance Studios
02.2006 - 01.2024
  • Had over 20 years experience working with children, teens and adults.
  • Enhanced student performance by implementing creative and engaging dance routines.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a comprehensive dance curriculum for various age groups and skill levels.
  • Provided constructive feedback, enabling continuous improvement in their dance abilities.
  • Organized and led rehearsals for successful end of year performances, showcasing students' talents and hard work.
  • Managed costume design and selection, ensuring appropriate attire for each performance and individual dancer''s needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, encouraging them to develop self-confidence through the art of dance.
  • Increased enrollment in the school through networking with the community and public performances and competitions.
  • Implemented and covered safety and injury-prevention techniques into daily warm-ups and stretches to promote healthy dancing habits among students to avoid injury and also continue to inform students on risks associated with dance. While following the current health guidelines and child safety protocols.
  • Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual students and group students abilities, enhancing each dancer's strengths while being able to challenge each student.
  • Provided private lessons for all dancers seeking more specialised instruction or audition preparation assistance.
  • Trained new instructors on best practices in teaching methods, classroom management strategies, and school policies related to the dance program.
  • Coordinated special events such as guest masterclasses and outside opportunities for each student to be able to use what they have learned in another environment.
  • Created a safe and inclusive environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through dance, regardless of their background or experience level.
  • Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and maintain a high level of expertise in teaching dance techniques.
  • Planned routines for performances and outside competitions.
  • Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques, tricks and new choreography, while tailoring each class to meet all the students needs and abilities and allow each dancer to progress at comfortable pace.
  • Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.


Administration Manager

Infinite Dance Studios
02.2006 - 07.2017


  • Promoted a positive workplace culture by addressing employee concerns promptly and implementing initiatives aimed at boosting job satisfaction.
  • Learned and applied preferred systems for scheduling, purchasing and problem-solving.
  • Timetable organisation each year.
  • Updated staff rosters, organised payslips and accounting for business.
  • Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive operations.
  • Greeted visitors, employees and clients politely and professionally and was the 'face' of the business for many years.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • responded to e-mails and have knowledge of Google Drive, Dropbox and able to run classes and staff meetings on Zoom during covid.
  • Created and altered the business' Terms and Conditions, staff and student contracts each year.
  • Great organisation skills, with either spreadsheets, or using the filing cabinet for client files.
  • Good at Networking and making connections to help with business growth.
  • Grew the Social Media following.

Education

No Degree - Art

Swinburne University of Tech
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • People Management
  • Multitasking and working well under pressure
  • Business Administration
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Patient with others
  • Business Planning
  • Staff Management and development
  • People Management
  • Fundraising Events
  • Team Management
  • Brand Management
  • Administrative Management

Accomplishments

    Has completed her Intermediate, Advanced 1 nd Teacher's certificate as well as her Level 10 Tap Exam certificate.


    Is currently studying Nutrition with The Nutrition Institute.


Intermediate, Adv 1 and Teacher's Certificate.

These were to help give me more qualification and teaching techniques to be able to teach dancing. 

Timeline

Director or Infinite Dance Studios

Self Employed
07.2017 - 01.2024

Dance Teacher

Infinite Dance Studios
02.2006 - 01.2024

Administration Manager

Infinite Dance Studios
02.2006 - 07.2017

No Degree - Art

Swinburne University of Tech

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