Grace Quarantotto
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
I’ve grown up a dancer. Dance was the most important thing in my life. I danced for Virginia Tech. Since graduating college, while planning to move to New York City to further my dance career, I met the man of my dreams. As it goes I decided to stay and build a foundation with him. During this time I’ve searched for ways to make money and consistently work while continuing to learn skills to help me with growth of knowledge in business but also with working with other humans to gain resources to apply in life.
Through being a student of dance as well as an instructor of dance, I’ve have learned a high level of discipline and dedication with passion and creativity intertwined. I’ve learned to instruct individuals and groups to work together to reach the same end goal of a beautiful finale. Through working in the restaurant industry in management I’ve learned the details of the money and business side as well as learning how to work with all walks of humanity. Through being a mom I’ve learned more skills thank I can list.
I am a person who has always been in search of a larger platform to be able to influence and encourage people. I am extremely motivated to use my well rounded vocabulary of skills as well as my many levels of human interaction to share more with the world in hopes to all work together for more peace and less separation.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Forest Dance Academy
Forest, VA
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies during warm-ups and cool-downs, ensuring safe practice for all participants.
- Communicated with students and parents in person, via email, and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Increased student retention rate with engaging choreography that challenged their abilities while maintaining enjoyment.
- Established strong rapport among peers by actively participating in staff meetings and contributing valuable insights towards program development.
Mom / Domestic Engineer
Me
Lynchburg, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere through clear communication, teamwork encouragement, and recognition of employee achievements.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Successfully resolved customer complaints, demonstrating strong conflict resolution skills and commitment to client satisfaction.
- Established rapport with regular patrons through attentive service, fostering loyalty to the establishment.
- Ensured accurate cash handling procedures were followed consistently throughout each shift to maintain financial accountability.
- Consistently maintained a clean and organized bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Assisted in managing special events such as private parties or corporate functions, coordinating staff efforts for seamless execution.
Bartender Shift Manager
Rivermont Pizza
Lynchburg, VA
03.2018 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere through clear communication, teamwork encouragement, and recognition of employee achievements.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Successfully resolved customer complaints, demonstrating strong conflict resolution skills and commitment to client satisfaction.
- Established rapport with regular patrons through attentive service, fostering loyalty to the establishment.
- Ensured accurate cash handling procedures were followed consistently throughout each shift to maintain financial accountability.
- Consistently maintained a clean and organized bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Assisted in managing special events such as private parties or corporate functions, coordinating staff efforts for seamless execution.
Education
Minor - Theatre Arts And Cinema
Virgina Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, VA12.2013
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications- Electronic Print Journalism
Virginia Polytechnical Institute
Blacksburg, VA12.2013
Minor - Leadership And Social Change
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, VA12.2013
Skills
- Project management
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- System troubleshooting
- Working with people
- Working with the community
- Communication
- Memory
- Multitasking
- Organization
Timeline
Mom / Domestic Engineer
Me
01.2024 - Current
Bartender Shift Manager
Rivermont Pizza
03.2018 - Current
Dance Instructor
Forest Dance Academy
Minor - Theatre Arts And Cinema
Virgina Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications- Electronic Print Journalism
Virginia Polytechnical Institute
Minor - Leadership And Social Change
Virginia Polytechnic Institute