Arianna Davis-Williams
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Teacher/Social Media Director/Competition/Story Ballet
The Dance Arts Center
2018.01 - Current
- At DAC, I am in charge of planning my classes weekly and effectively teaching our curriculum to dancers ages 3 years old to 18 years old
- I am in charge of choreographing and setting pieces for the current competition team
- I was in charge of choreographing a section of our annual story ballet.
- Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
- Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
- Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
- Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Created variety of original dance routines for different classes according to skill level and performance plans.
- Networked through multiple social media sites to increase community engagement and recruit new dancers.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid through American Red Cross to respond to medical emergencies.
- Conducted written and verbal evaluations of dancers to present to parents and faculty.
- Generated lesson plans each week that covered stretching, conditioning, warm-ups and routines.
- Traveled between company locations to provide dance camp instruction and supervise competitions.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students, resulting in improved academic performance and increased self-confidence.
Assistant Director of Professional Development
Bartlett Center
2018.09 - Current
- Tracked key business metrics and recommended proactive policies and procedures adjustments.
- Led team of professionals in special projects and daily operations.
- Oversaw purchasing and organization of Kitchen inventory.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills, and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Choreographer
Creative Arts Production
2021.07 - 2024.07
- For the past 4 summers, I have worked with Creative Arts Production as their choreographer for Moana Jr, The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan Jr, and Lion King Jr.
- Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
- Discovered and utilized talents of team.
- Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Created variety of original dance routines for different classes according to skill level and performance plans.
- Encouraged diverse and unique dance students at every skill level through positive reinforcement and good sportsmanship.
- Networked through multiple social media sites to increase community engagement and recruit new dancers.
High School and Jr High Dance Team Coach
Mid-Buchanan High School
2023.05 - 2024.05
- In May of 2023, I had the pleasure of starting a dance team at Mid-Buchanan High School
- They placed 4th and 5th regionally and qualified for state in late February 2024.
- Created variety of original dance routines for different classes according to skill level and performance plans.
- Traveled between company locations to provide dance camp instruction and supervise competitions.
- Networked through multiple social media sites to increase community engagement and recruit new dancers.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid through American Red Cross to respond to medical emergencies.
- Established and enforced safety standards, promoting warm-up exercises and proper technique.
- Implemented creative and challenging choreography to push students to next level.
- Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
- Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Monitored team members' academic performance to support consistent progress and commitment to education.
- Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
Education
BSG -
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05.2022
Skills
- Creativity
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Meeting facilitation
- Staff Management
- Team Operations
- Creative Direction
- Physical Fitness
Personal Information
Title: Choreographer/Dance Team Coach
References
- Marla Heeler, Boss and Owner of The Dance Arts Center, Email-thedanceartscenter@gmail.com
- Mikka Elo, Colleague, elo.mikka@gmail.com
- Fallon Srivisay, Former Head Coach of The Mystics Dance Team, Email-fgardner@skillpath.com
- Gabbi George, Colleague, gabbi.george27@icloud.com
Timeline
High School and Jr High Dance Team Coach
Mid-Buchanan High School
2023.05 - 2024.05
Choreographer
Creative Arts Production
2021.07 - 2024.07
Assistant Director of Professional Development
Bartlett Center
2018.09 - Current
Master Teacher/Social Media Director/Competition/Story Ballet
The Dance Arts Center
2018.01 - Current
BSG -
Missouri Western State University
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