Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Coach
Unpon Request
Northern Beaches
07.2019 - Current
Scheduled private lessons with individual students as needed or requested by parents or guardians.
Encouraged positive reinforcement among dancers to motivate them.
Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during classes or rehearsals.
Instructed classes in a variety of styles, including Acrobatics, jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap, contemporary and lyrical.
Utilized various teaching methods to create interactive learning experiences.
Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.
Assisted with costume design and selection for concert routines.
Created lesson plans to accommodate the needs of all students.
Supervised warm-up exercises before each practice session.
Enhancing students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
Fostered a supportive learning environment to enhance personal growth.
Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Retail Worker
Kmart
Northern Beaches , NSW
04.2020 - 07.2021
Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
Assisted in visual merchandising tasks, creating attractive displays.
Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
Managed inventory levels, restocked shelves as needed.
Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
Processed customer transactions quickly and accurately.
Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and strategies.
Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
Ensured store cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.
Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Stocked, replenished and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
Assessed assigned areas and displays to maintain presentable condition, restocking and reorganizing merchandise.
Assisted in ringing up sales at registers and bagging merchandise.
Completed assigned training to stay updated on important policies and procedures.
Retail Worker
Bloch
Brookvale, New South Wales
01.2009 - 02.2020
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes for new employees.
Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Led organizational change initiatives as needed or directed by leadership.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Conducted regular staff evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
Monitored budgets, resources, and performance metrics.
Developed long-term partnerships with external vendors.
Facilitated conflict resolution among staff members when necessary.
Trained staff to have extensive product knowledge and upselling skills.
Processed sales transactions via cash register and telephone orders.
Scheduled staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
Performed daily opening and closing duties including cash handling and reconciliation.
Reconciled returns and exchanges quickly while following established procedures.
Trained, coached, and mentored new team members on customer service and operational standards.
Dance Instructor
Dance First Academy Fitness First
01.2004 - 10.2009
Tailored lesson plans to address specific student needs and learning styles.
Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Managed course enrollment process, scheduling, and budgeting requirements.
Fostered a supportive learning environment to enhance personal growth.
Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for classes.
Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
Assisted in designing costumes for performances according to the theme or story line chosen.
Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
Organized and monitored rehearsals to ensure the quality of performances.
Selected appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required.
Planned special events such as recitals or competitions to showcase student work.
Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills.
Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps.
Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
Maintained effective working relationships with staff members, students and parents.
Supervised student rehearsals ensuring safety regulations were followed at all times.
Instructed students in proper technique, terminology and performance of various styles of dance such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and modern.
Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans for dance classes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barrenjoey High School
Avalon Beach
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Acadmey
St Leonards
Skills
Performance Coaching
Physical Conditioning
Lighting Design
Music Interpretation
Class planning
Strength training
Choreography creation
Professionalism
Learning skills development
Effective Communication
Professional Demeanor
Interactive teaching and learning
Organizational Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Time Management
Reliability
Certification
Acrobatic Arts teachers Certificate
Certificate 3 in Fitness
RAD Classical Ballet Exams From Grade 3 though advanced 1