Destany Shepard
Pikesville,MD
Summary
Motivated, compassionate, and positive leader with a passion for physical fitness and promoting healthy lifestyles. Seeking to maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NFL Dancer
Washington Commanders
04.2024 - Current
- Perform at all Washington Commanders home games and attend appearances in the community as ambassadors of the brand and act as role models.
- Developing strong relationships with teammates and leadership to foster a positive working environment.
- Traveling worldwide as representatives of Washington Dancers at various events and military appreciation tours around the world.
- Performing at the professional level on the biggest stage and engage with the greatest fans in the NFL
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Deep Creek Middle School
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Experience working with students who have IEPs and 504s in a classroom/gym setting of 30-40 students. Manage students' work output in the classroom/gym and behavior daily
- Modify lesson plans and materials as needed to make them suitable for students' current learning levels
- Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including special ed teachers and teacher's aids, to provide individualized support for each student on a regular basis
- Assist in coordination of the development and promotion of the Girls Basketball program. Assessing players skills.
Rehabilitation Aide
Frederick Health Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Under the supervision of a physical therapist, instruct, encourage, protect, and/or help patients as they perform functional exercises
- Prepare and set up hot packs, ice packs, cervical and lumbar traction, and Game Ready ice machine for patients
- Increased patient satisfaction by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment.
- Front desk duties, including scheduling appointments, collecting payments, retrieving charts, and taking several phone calls.
Server
California Pizza Kitchen
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Facility Assistant
Campus Recreation Towson University
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Supervising the set-up and tear-down of informal recreation activities, reservations, and events, as well as doing thorough facility walkthrough and headcounts
Event Manager
Women's World Lacrosse Championship
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervision of participants, spectators, and surrounding areas
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Set up and break down of event and equipment and preparing coolers with ice water and Gatorade
- Proactively handles arising issues and troubleshoots emerging problems on the day of the events
Senior Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Increased camper retention rates with effective conflict resolution strategies and strong communication skills.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Towson University
Towson, MD06.2022
Skills
- Detail-oriented and Multitasking Abilities
- Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Reliable and Responsible
- Team Collaboration
- Medical Terminology
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
- Strength Training
- Adaptability
Certification
- Conditional Maryland Teaching Certification
- American Heart Association BLS- Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED
- American Red Cross- Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED
- Certified Zumba Instructor
Organizations
- NFL Dancer- Washington Commanders
- MASL Cheerleader- Baltimore Blast Men's Soccer
Timeline
NFL Dancer
Washington Commanders
04.2024 - Current
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Deep Creek Middle School
08.2023 - 07.2024
Rehabilitation Aide
Frederick Health Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab
12.2022 - 08.2023
Server
California Pizza Kitchen
05.2022 - 11.2022
Facility Assistant
Campus Recreation Towson University
09.2021 - 08.2022
Event Manager
Women's World Lacrosse Championship
03.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Towson University