Versatile worker using people skills combined with business management of a registered 501(c)3. Instructs classes and works with students on technique, terminology, musicality, and classroom etiquette. Reliable employee ready to adapt to new situations and help achieve company goals.
Work History
Company Manager
2 Years 9 Months
Ballet Yuma | 01.2024 - Current
Oversaw budgeting and financial management to ensure company profitability and growth along with soliciting donations
Oversaw grant writing and final reports
In charge of facility rentals, booking performances, and fundraisers
Front of the house manager for all performances
In charge of ticket sites, customer service, and managing donation sites
Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Dance Instructor
2 Years 9 Months
Yuma Ballet Academy | 01.2024 - Current
Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
Prepared students for recitals, auditions, and performances through focused rehearsal coaching.
Teaches students ages three years old to adults
Planned routines for recitals and performances.
Lead instructor for grant funded programs teaching students with special needs
Customer Service Associate
1 Year 1 Month
Piedmont Airlines | 12.2019 - 01.2021
Loading and unloaded customer luggage, airfreight and company mail on and off aircraft
Cross-Trained agent with experience in multiple departments
QIK ticket counter service, Gate Reader, Baggage System Operations and Ramp Operations
Assisted with passenger needs, issued tickets, checked baggage, boarded flights and re-booked passengers
Knowledge of FAA regulations, Aircraft Safety, and overall Airport Operations
Ballet Instructor/Choreographer
2 Years 9 Months
Yuma Ballet Academy | 08.2017 - 05.2020
Followed and created a classroom syllabus including dance history, vocabulary, and ballet etiquette
Choreographed and rehearsed group, couples and individual dance performances
Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program
Dance Instructor/Choreographer
2 Years 5 Months
Elite Performing Arts Company | 01.2015 - 06.2017
Trained all teacher assistants and oversaw student choreographers to ensure they are performing their duties with the upmost respect
Constructed summer intensive curriculum and coached auditions for student level placements
Offers private lessons to students and non-students in all genres
Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments
Traveled out of town to locations to provide dance camp instruction and supervise competitions
Education
Independent Study
The Ailey School | New York, NY | 06.2013
Professional development completed in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Musical Theatre.