Allyson Paravate
Cary,NC
Summary
Positive and motivated individual with a diverse background in administration, event planning, and production. Proven ability to effectively manage individuals with different abilities in various settings, including dance studios, volunteer organizations, and retail establishments. Highly regarded by previous employers as a valuable team member, exceptional leader, and creative thinker.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Intake Specialist
Wake Pediatric Speech Therapy
08.2021 - Current
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy and compliance in data entry, ensuring all information was correctly entered into required systems.
- Facilitated daily administrative functions, including customer service, data entry, and insurance verifications
- Ensured client confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy policies when handling sensitive information during intake process.
- Sent monthly reports to all staff to remind them of upcoming deadlines and authorization expirations
- Managed front desk maintenance of client records and medical data.
- Created and implemented use of PDF forms to eliminate paper trash and streamline operational procedures.
- Communicated with referral sources, physicians, and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
Tour Assistant
StarQuest Dance International
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for packing essential items for multiple tours with 100% accuracy.
- Assisted a variety of administrative duties including payroll audits, proofed professional biographies for weekly programs, managed video file uploads, updated website via WordPress, and managed email inquiries.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software applications for various tasks.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations by managing email correspondence and promptly addressing inquiries.
Dance Instructor
Broadway Bound Dance Center
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Educated students on the physics of acrobatic movements
- Increased enrollment year over year.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Promoted inclusivity by adapting lessons for individuals with varying physical abilities or limitations without sacrificing rigor or quality of instruction.
- Assisted studio owners in boosting class enrollment through effective marketing and promotional efforts.
Dance Instructor
EDGE Dance Center
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented the acrobatic program from conception
- Planned and executed lesson plans for children from ages 4-18 in acrobatic dance
- Grew enrollment from 7 to approximately 50 students.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Increased student retention rate with engaging choreography that challenged their abilities while maintaining enjoyment.
Dance Instructor
Denise Daniele Dance Studio
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Planned and developed lessons in various dance disciplines for ages 3-18
- Office Administrator 2007-2008
- Managed client accounts and accounts receivable
- Planned and executed recital including organizing all volunteers, music edits
- Increased studio enrollment by 10% year over year
- Organized measurements for the entire studio population as well as ordered, and distributed all costumes for the yearly show.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Concentration in dance education and technical design
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY01.2005
Completion - Adult And Continuing Education
Wake Tech HRD Program
Cary, NC12.2019
Skills
- Event and business Administration
- Google Docs/Sheets/Forms
- Volunteer Coordinator Management
- Microsoft Suite
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Customer Service
- Basic Bookkeeping
- Social media marketing
- Guest Relations
- Check-in and Check-out Procedures
- Leadership Qualities
- Oral and written communications
- Listening Skills
- Problem-Solving
Event planning/ Volunteer Experience
Girls Scouts of America - Coastal Pines, 09/01/2021 - Current
- Helped lead scouts in meeting activities and cookie business planning including meeting sales goals
- Guided scouts in how to give back to the community through using sales profits
- Guided scouts in completing their Bronze awards, Created a Gymnastics unit for our individual troop with hopes of expanding to others throughout the Coastal Pines footprint
- First Aid Certified and Camp Certified
Mother Teresa Catholic Church 09/01/18 - 05/01/19,
- Planned and created weekly lessons based on objectives, Budgeted additional classroom supplies for weekly activities
Run for Autism - Organization for Autism Research (OAR), 05/01/18 - 10/01/18,
- Made a fundraising plan to raise $1500 towards OAR - Organization for Autism Research,
- Used social media marketing to spread Autism awareness, Planned, implemented, and completed full marathon training,
- Accomplished fundraising goal and completed Marine Corps Full Marathon
Hortons Creek Elementary School, 09/01/18 - 06/15/2019
- 06/01/19, Planned end of year class party
Timeline
Medical Intake Specialist
Wake Pediatric Speech Therapy
08.2021 - Current
Tour Assistant
StarQuest Dance International
01.2020 - 07.2021
Dance Instructor
Broadway Bound Dance Center
09.2012 - 06.2016
Dance Instructor
EDGE Dance Center
11.2011 - 06.2016
Dance Instructor
Denise Daniele Dance Studio
09.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Concentration in dance education and technical design
Marymount Manhattan College
Completion - Adult And Continuing Education
Wake Tech HRD Program
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