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David Rodriguez-Tarango

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience as a Ballroom Dance Instructor and Sales Representative, notably with Signet Jewelers. Excelled in curriculum planning and implementation, boosting student engagement and performance. Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales. Proven ability to exceed targets through innovative teaching methods and effective sales strategies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Ballroom Dance Instructor

Independent
Las Vegas, NV
07.2018 - Current
  • Educated students using customized teaching methods and hands-on curriculum.
  • Helped with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
  • Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances.
  • Delivered individual instruction to students.
  • Assessed each student's grasp of class material presented in courses and workshops.
  • Developed and deployed oral and written assessment strategies for optimal review of student abilities.
  • Researched and developed innovative learning methods to optimize learning processes.
  • Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Built rapport with students and parents to increase academic success and parent engagement.

Sales Representative

Signet Jewelers
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 09.2024
  • Cleaned jewelry cases daily with glass cleaner and dusters to keep displays pristine.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
  • Restocked merchandise from inventory during downtime when items upfront became low.
  • Managed and processed customer payments made by credit and debit cards as well as cash and provided correct change if applicable.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
  • Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit.
  • Used bilingual skills to assist other sales associates in closing sales with Spanish speaking customers.
  • Attended monthly company trainings on such topics as customer engagement strategies, marketing and promotions and attaining sales goals and milestones.

Dance Instructor

VZ Dance Studios
Las Vegas, NV
01.2014 - 06.2018
  • Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances.
  • Set up special open houses to gain new clients.
  • Delivered individual instruction to students.
  • Gave performances at events as professional dancer.
  • Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
  • Led groups of youth in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.

Dance Instructor

Delgado Dance Studio
Las Vegas, NV
03.2008 - 12.2013
  • Delivered individual instruction to students.
  • Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.

Sales Associate

Walmart
El Paso, TX
03.2007 - 02.2008
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Collaborated with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets, frequently exceeding quotas.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Observed customer behaviors to identify security threats and escalate concerns to supervisors.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Recommended optimal merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ysleta High School
El Paso, TX
03.2007

Skills

  • Teaching strategies
  • Understanding of posture
  • Core fitness
  • Group teaching
  • Competition experience
  • Public speaking
  • Curriculum planning and implementation
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Retail loss prevention
  • Inventory control procedures
  • Sales expertise
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Listening skills
  • Cash register operation
  • Customer- and service-oriented
  • Superb time management
  • Energetic self-starter

Timeline

Sales Representative

Signet Jewelers
01.2021 - 09.2024

Ballroom Dance Instructor

Independent
07.2018 - Current

Dance Instructor

VZ Dance Studios
01.2014 - 06.2018

Dance Instructor

Delgado Dance Studio
03.2008 - 12.2013

Sales Associate

Walmart
03.2007 - 02.2008

High School Diploma -

Ysleta High School

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