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Cristina Ketola

Auburn

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Helps other high school dance teams with cleaning routines and judging for new team members. I have worked with Redmond HS, Puyallup HS, Meridian-Mattson MS, and Mercer Island.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Mad Merch LLC
Auburn
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.

Administration

Northwest Automatics, Inc
Kent
03.2005 - Current
  • Managed payroll activities including salary calculation, benefits administration.
  • Assisted with consulting organizations on administration and management.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Managed bookkeeping duties such as invoicing, tracking expenses and preparing reports.
  • Carried out bookkeeping and processed payments.
  • Performed basic bookkeeping duties such as tracking deposits and payments.
  • Oversaw daily operational tasks including accounts reconciliation and bookkeeping.
  • Performed basic bookkeeping duties such as entering transactions into the accounting system.
  • Monitored progress against corrective action plans as part of follow up activities.
  • Documented audit results in accordance with established standards and procedures.
  • Performed detailed audits of management systems and identified any potential risks or issues.
  • Analyzed data gathered during internal audits and prepared comprehensive reports detailing observations, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Reviewed and analyzed processes, procedures, policies, and documentation related to ISO compliance.

Head Dance Team Coach

Bellevue High School
Bellevue
09.2018 - 03.2023
  • Utilized knowledge of dance forms such as jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, tap to develop routines for competitions or performances.
  • Managed budgets allocated for purchasing supplies necessary for practice and performance purposes.
  • Evaluated individual skillsets of dancers to determine appropriate placement within routines.
  • Organized and managed practices for the Dance Team, ensuring all members were present.
  • Coordinated competitions, travel arrangements, and other related activities.
  • Monitored overall performance levels of the team at regular intervals throughout the season.
  • Ensured that all routines adhered to school policies and regulations.
  • Mentored team members by providing guidance on technique development and skill improvement.
  • Maintained records on attendance, progress reports, and evaluations of each dancer.
  • Encouraged positive teamwork amongst the group by leading warm up exercises before practices or performances.
  • Assisted in coordinating costumes and props for each performance.
  • Assessed potential new recruits based on technical ability and attitude towards dance.
  • Scheduled meetings with faculty advisors and administrators to discuss goals and objectives of program.
  • Developed strategies to increase team spirit among members.
  • Supervised the safety of all dancers during practice and performances.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student's progress and upcoming events.

Education

GED -

Inglemoor High School
Bothell, WA

Skills

  • Team management
  • Event coordination
  • Budget management
  • Skill assessment
  • Performance evaluation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team building
  • Safety supervision
  • Mentorship
  • Music selection
  • Performance coaching
  • Costume design
  • Injury prevention
  • Class planning
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Relationship development
  • Practice planning and management

Timeline

Owner

Mad Merch LLC
01.2022 - Current

Head Dance Team Coach

Bellevue High School
09.2018 - 03.2023

Administration

Northwest Automatics, Inc
03.2005 - Current

GED -

Inglemoor High School
Cristina Ketola