Proactive Department Manager with excellent time management skills to multi-task while working within deadlines and time constraints. Proficient budgeting, inventory management and merchandising. Disciplined, superior attention to detail, driven to increase sales goals while ensuring smooth functioning of departments.
Children's Leader with 6 years of experience in early childhood development and teaching. Built relationships with families to learn their needs and priorities. Presented new event ideas, and curriculum, providing better experience for current and new families.
Passionate Dance Instructor and Choreographer. Provides professional instruction designed specific to each student. Encourages team comradery, bonding with families of students. Teaches discipline and structure for the youth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Instructor
DNA Dance Collective, Ballet Rejoice
Roseville, CA
08.2019 - Current
Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
Teach multiple genres of dance and conditioning classes for students ages 6 years old - 19 years old.
Rehabilitation Volunteer
Celebrate Recovery At Bayside Adventure
Roseville, CA
02.2018 - Current
Expressed gratitude for recovery by serving those who are still hurting and in need.
Established collaborative relationships with attendees through consistent and meaningful communication.
Became sponsor to mentor and restore mental and emotional health and strength.
Directed children's portion of recovery ministry including 20 kids per week.
Created age-appropriate curriculum that mimicked lessons their parents or loved ones were learning.
Assisted children in identifying emotions and to develop healthy communication through use of journaling and small group discussion.
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Bayside Adventure Christian Church
Roseville, CA
05.2016 - Current
Served as great role model for children by teaching how to learn, grow and serve as part of church.
Led preschool/kindergarten ministry of 120 children per weekend.
Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development in children such as games, arts and crafts and storytelling.
Participated in ongoing training and study to expand personal knowledge of ministry for easier instruction.
Built personal relationships with children and their families that carried into friendships and support outside of strictly church campus.
Assisted with planning, implementing and supervising developmentally rewarding curriculum for assigned age group.
Compiled required documentation for inspection and review by leadership.
Recruited, trained and supervised new volunteers to assist in both ministry development and general childcare duties.
Children's Ministry Leader
Bayside Adventure Church
Roseville, CA
02.2020 - 05.2022
Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
Prepared fun and playful environment to welcome children with excitement.
Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
Created original curriculum for ministry to provide age-appropriate materials with awareness of children's comprehension levels.
Supervised 150 children from 2 years old to kindergarten ages.
Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
Worked with directors and board members to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
Department Manager
Nordstrom
Roseville, Walnut Creek, San Jose, CA
05.2008 - 03.2015
Managed inventory and sales reporting to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
Managed team of 12-15 selling employees.
Developed strong customer service skills including listening and problem solving through both phone and in-person communication.
Provided results while appropriately balancing employee results, excellent customer service, merchandise display, and management reports.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills were critical to customer serviceexperience
Education
High School Diploma -
Rocklin High School
Rocklin, CA
03.2007
Skills
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Organization and Time Management
Attention to Detail
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Training and Development
Administration and Reporting
Employee Coaching and Motivation
Coaching and Mentoring
Motivational Leadership
Certification
KidMin Academy Certification - Children's Ministry program to learn the skills and tools to manage a healthy and successful ministry.