Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Diversity Experience
Teamwork Experience
Community Service
Projects
Organizational Memberships
References
Timeline
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Arienne Vanas

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Clerical professional pursuing a master's in counseling with expertise in office management and dance instruction. Demonstrated success in coaching students in private and group settings, enhancing talent and personal development. Proficient in adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles. Dedicated to fostering supportive environments that encourage mental well-being and artistic expression.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Instructor

Deseo Studios
Chula Vista, CA
11.2023 - Current
  • Dance instruction
  • Choreography
  • Purchase costumes/props for performances and events
  • Prepare studio space for special events

Ladies Salsa Team Member

Deseo Studios
03.2019 - Current
  • Perform locally and nationally as part of a studio dance team

Office Manager

Native Discovery Inc.
San Diego, CA
05.2001 - 05.2020
  • Negotiated contracts
  • Maintained correspondence with clients
  • Edited manuscripts, newsletters, correspondence, speeches
  • Arranged travel
  • Shipped/Received book orders

Committee Member

Academy International Elementary School
01.2011 - 12.2017
  • Coordinated diverse multicultural presenters and activities for elementary school annual event, enhancing community engagement and cultural awareness.

Independent Zumba Fitness Instructor

04.2010 - 10.2014
  • Instructed diverse group fitness classes, fostering community engagement and fitness motivation
  • Designed personalized fitness programs addressing unique needs of youth and elderly clients, enhancing their overall wellness
  • Tracked participant numbers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2026

Associates Degree - Marketing

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
03.1994

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Performance coordination
  • One-on-one teaching
  • Performance background
  • Group teaching
  • Group dance instruction
  • Customer relations
  • Mail handling
  • Travel coordination
  • Office administration

Diversity Experience

Operation Christmas Child, volunteer, 2012-2017, Volunteered at collection drives for Christmas gifts for children in developing countries, Worked in processing center to process and package items for shipment to  developing countries.

Teamwork Experience

  • International Tour Day Committee, Academy International Elementary School, 2011-2017, Part of planning committee to bring diverse multi-cultural presenters and activities to elementary school for annual event
  • Deseo Studios- Ladies Salsa Team, 03/19-Present, Perform locally and nationally as part of a studio dance team

Community Service

  • Beautify Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA, 10/17, Paint over graffiti in public areas, Pick up garbage in public areas
  • Care and Share, Colorado Springs, CO, 01/16-06/17, Processed canned food for food bank, Worked in garden of food bank

Projects

International Tour Day, Academy International Elementary School, Latin America Culture Presentation, Created an interactive instructional program appropriate for Kindergarten through 5th grade designed to introduce Latin American culture, dance, music and food., Presented the program to four classes of students during the annual International Tour Day event., Taught dance to Kindergarten through 5th grade students. 

Transition Assistance Program, United States Air Force Academy, Dress for Success program, Worked with Air Force Academy personnel in the Transition Assistance Program for out-processing retiring/separating veterans and preparing them for civilian life., Created a portion of the program which focused on dressing appropriately for interviews and professional presentations., Created and presented the program to out-processing veterans., Offered private consultations for veterans to assist with professional wardrobe creation., Collaborated with local retailers to continue the program afterward.

Organizational Memberships

American Psychological Association, 09/15-12/17

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dance Instructor

Deseo Studios
11.2023 - Current

Ladies Salsa Team Member

Deseo Studios
03.2019 - Current

Committee Member

Academy International Elementary School
01.2011 - 12.2017

Independent Zumba Fitness Instructor

04.2010 - 10.2014

Office Manager

Native Discovery Inc.
05.2001 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Arizona State University

Associates Degree - Marketing

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Arienne Vanas