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Summary

Proactive teacher and leader with strengths in communication, collaboration, and creativity. Bringing a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Positive, adaptable and driven individual who thrives in team-based or independent settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education Program Manager

Ymca Of Greater St. Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
08.2021 - Current

Manage all operations of studio for a staff of 25+ including: front desk staff management, teacher management, client engagement and retention, social media presence, grant writing assistance, and payroll.

  • Contributed to securing over 100k in Grant/Foundation support for Education Programming in the 2021/2022 season.
  • Initiated DEI efforts by actively engaging in and recruiting teachers and classes from diverse backgrounds and abilities. This led to a 100% BIPOC Artist Youth Faculty.
  • Led recruiting, hiring and training of qualified front desk staff.
  • Monitored program enrollment to communicate further needs to marketing team as well as oversee all hiring for teachers and front desk staff.

Studio Manager/Instructor

Scott County Family Ymca
Davenport
07.2020 - Current

Manage all day-to-day operations of studio including: staff management, scheduling of classes and instructors, client engagement and retention, teaching, invoicing, stocking studio essentials, equipment maintenance, studio maintenance, social media presence, and all other activities associated with running a small business.

  • Teach classes and private sessions in Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® while upholding the highest quality of customer service.
  • Initiated and executed studio procedures from scratch in accordance with OHA and the CDC during Covid-19 Pandemic and proceeded to train all employees on these critical issues.
  • Increased visibility and accessibility of studio offerings by partnering with nearby income-restricted housing to offer affordable options.
  • Collaborated with New York based partner studio to facilitate the first Gyrotonic® social media campaign, engaging audiences worldwide and increasing awareness of Gyrotonic methodologies.
  • Increased online bookings in Pilates and Gyrotonic by 58% and total sales by 25% over the course of one year.
  • Communicated clearly with employees via phone, email, zoom meetings, and in person functions, increasing team morale amidst 2020-2021.
  • Facilitated in-studio training with Master Trainer in Gyrotonic for continuing education for studio staff.

Dance Instructor

Various Locations
City
09.2015 - Current

Teach weekly, open to public dance classes. Faculty member of High School Youth Program.

  • Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances with a group of 25 students, twice a year. Performances premiere to approximately 1,000 audience members over the course of the year.
  • Helped with coordination and administration of Junior Artist Generator program by mentoring students, aiding in organizing professional development activities such as workshops and additional performance opportunities.
  • Actively engaged in professional development to increase skills and continue to see improved quality of teaching.

Yoga Instructor

Portland Community College Sylvania
City
09.2015 - Current
  • Discussed diverse yoga disciplines and specific poses with students, ensuring students have an in-depth understanding of yoga.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships by providing individualized attention amidst group classes.
  • Upheld safety standards, adhered to compliance requirements and attended continuing education courses to maintain credentials.

Faculty Member

Company Name
City
01.2016 - 09.2020
  • Served as dance program chair, dual credit liaison, and director of dance performances. Responsible for teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds and often underserved populations.
  • Drove a 30% increase in dance enrollment despite 15% college-wide enrollment decline.
  • Applied leadership skills at PCC's multi-campus college to produce 10 dance concerts over the course of three years featuring hundreds of dance students, high school dance companies and local dance artists which helped to foster awareness of the dance program to the Portland dance community
  • Invested substantial time and effort into reviewing and changing academic curriculum to increase enrollment; partnered with administrators to ensure student safety and increase the quality of the classroom environments; and motivated colleagues to participate in Learning Assessments.
  • Initiated and executed organizing the inaugural Oregon Dance Education Organization conference at PCC. Received Professional Organizational Development grant, and Innovative Project grant and increased visibility of dance at PCC at a state-wide level.
  • Partnered with Teaching and Learning Center to host workshop for PCC students and staff with guest speaker Terra Anderson on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Embodying Inclusivity.

Education

Master of Arts - Modern Dance, Choreography And Performance

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Dance

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
03.2009

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Communications
  • Planning and coordination
  • Relationship development
  • Team management
  • Creative
  • Project organization
  • Team building
  • Teaching/Mentoring/Advising
  • Reporting and documentation
  • First Aid/CPR

Certification

  • Registered Yoga Teacher.
  • Licensed GYROTONIC® Trainer.
  • Certified GYROKINESIS® Trainer.
  • Over 17 years of teaching experience in a variety of disciplines and studio settings.

Timeline

Education Program Manager

Ymca Of Greater St. Petersburg
08.2021 - Current

Studio Manager/Instructor

Scott County Family Ymca
07.2020 - Current

Faculty Member

Company Name
01.2016 - 09.2020

Dance Instructor

Various Locations
09.2015 - Current

Yoga Instructor

Portland Community College Sylvania
09.2015 - Current

Master of Arts - Modern Dance, Choreography And Performance

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science - Dance

University of Oregon
  • Registered Yoga Teacher.
  • Licensed GYROTONIC® Trainer.
  • Certified GYROKINESIS® Trainer.
  • Over 17 years of teaching experience in a variety of disciplines and studio settings.