JANE KENNEDY MCGUIRE CRAWFORD
Kalamazoo,USA
Summary
Professional with high standards and results-driven approach, prepared for role of Office Manager. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficiencies include administrative management, scheduling, budgeting, and staff coordination. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager/ Executive Administrative Assistant
Modern Woodmen of America
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2024 - Current
- Manage multiple calendars, emails & scheduling.
- Maintain client files & filing systems for multiple agents
- Reconcile books with QuickBooks accounting software
- Pay bills and create payroll.
- Manage an office with 2 additional administrators and 5 agents.
- Keep stockroom organized and complete with all items needed to run the office.
Resident Choreographer/ Director of Choreography (PPLE, PPMS, PPHS)
Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw, MI
01.2002 - Current
- Choreographer for the majority of the PPHS & PPMS Musical Productions.
- Educate kids on how professional auditions & rehearsals are conducted.
- Create schedules for rehearsals.
- Work closely with the Design Team - Ryan Dawley (Director), Claudia Lee (Costumer), Kris Perkins(Technical Director), Sydney Heasley (PPLE Vocals/PPHS Pit), Sue Goodenough (Co-founder & Co-director of PPLE Musical Program)
- Visualized the Paw Paw Later Elementary Musical program
- Collaborate with Sue Goodenough for funding, school facility coordination, great organization & team building.
- Added Sydney Heasley to the director team - Now the trio of Directors - add vocal qualities- singing & spoken emphasis, projection, vowels in ranges of tenors, Altos & Soprano - 3 part music score.
Substitute teacher & para-professional positions
Edustaff Solutions
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Trained to substitute teach grades K-12
- Have advanced status due to many college credit hours
- Registered to work in over a dozen school districts in Van Buren & Kalamazoo Counties.
- TCN #V417203221K01
- Substitute Teacher Certification for the State of Michigan
RESIDENT DANCE INSTRUCTOR/PROGRAMS
Bronson Athletic Club (BLIRC)
Oshtemo, MI
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Design curriculum of all courses and workshops
- Engage closely with children aged 1.5 into adulthood
- Enjoyed longest running class “Adult Ballet Barre” working strength, mobility and balance while maintaining the core of ballet with poise, flexibility and control. Pure joy!
- Implemented creative summer programs for children of all ages
- Worked privately with students in a multitude of areas including ballet, jazz, salsa, wedding dances and life coach/support
- Positive reviews for my performance, dedication and integrity.
- Continuous mentoring of students present and past
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Steps Dance Studio
Portage, MI
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Instructed all ages of students in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater and Acro
- Worked closely with dance competition company members
- Created National Award winning choreography, Teacher Awards, Solo Advancement to Nationals, Choreography Awards and Platinum/Titanium Level Group Dances
- Performed administrative duties similar to secretarial including but not limited to data entry, answer phones, greet clients, schedule and help create students dance curriculum, payroll and dance attire inventory
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/COMPANY DIRECTOR/LEAD DANCE INSTRUCTOR
The Dance Zone
Paw Paw, MI
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Designed a nurturing and educational dance program for children and adults
- Managed a staff of 5 teachers including hiring, training and discipline
- National Award winning choreographer winning Teacher Awards, coveted Cash Awards for Choreography, Top Ten, Top Dance/Dancer
- Designed Course/Class Syllabus for all levels of dance including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Musical Theater, Contemporary, Lyrical, Liturgical, Pointe and Acrobatics
- Promoted, Produced, Managed and Ran 4 successful year end dance recitals including numerous local community performances and at least 4 competition weekends yearly
- Performed administrative duties including data entry, answer phones, greet clients, schedule and help create students dance curriculum
- Coordinated fundraising platforms for our Dance Company and encouraged youth Philanthropy projects
DANCE INSTRUCTOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Steps Dance Studio
Portage, MI
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Taught all ages/levels in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater and Tumbling
- Worked closely with dance competition company members and won choreography awards
- Trained, observed and judged potential dance instructor sample class review
- Administered all administrative duties including payroll, customer service, costume ordering and dance attire inventory
MANAGER/ GUEST RELATIONS/CHEF
La Posada de Chimayo
Chimayo, NM
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Performed all front desk and clerical duties including check in & check out, grocery & prepared inventory shopping & stocking
- Administered payroll, monthly budget & progress reports, quarterly taxes & compiled documents for tax year end review
- Managed staff and La Posada properties
- Ensured guest satisfaction and comfort
- Prepared substantial breakfasts for each guest daily.
Education
Associate of Science - Dance Management, Contract Law, Voice Lessons
Columbia College Chicago
ChicagoNo Degree - Dance Performance, Kinesiology & Pedagogy, Musical Theater focus
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma CitySkills
- Spanish Language Immersion - Level 3
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Data entry
- Customer relations
- Clear oral/written communication
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll and budgeting
- Account reconciliation
- Mail handling
- Scheduling coordination
- Inventory control
- Employee supervision
- Supply management
- Training and coaching
- Workflow optimization
- Event coordination
- Business administration
- Facility management
- Travel coordination
- Information protection
- Presentation design
- Banking operations
- Vendor engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Schedule management
- Goal setting
- Staff development
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Phone and email etiquette
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Dancing
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Music
- Acting and Theater
- I love watching my children develop into successful adults
Timeline
Office Manager/ Executive Administrative Assistant
Modern Woodmen of America
01.2024 - Current
Substitute teacher & para-professional positions
Edustaff Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2024
RESIDENT DANCE INSTRUCTOR/PROGRAMS
Bronson Athletic Club (BLIRC)
01.2012 - 01.2018
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Steps Dance Studio
01.2004 - 01.2009
Resident Choreographer/ Director of Choreography (PPLE, PPMS, PPHS)
Paw Paw Public Schools
01.2002 - Current
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/COMPANY DIRECTOR/LEAD DANCE INSTRUCTOR
The Dance Zone
01.1999 - 01.2004
DANCE INSTRUCTOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Steps Dance Studio
01.1997 - 01.1999
MANAGER/ GUEST RELATIONS/CHEF
La Posada de Chimayo
01.1995 - 01.1997
Associate of Science - Dance Management, Contract Law, Voice Lessons
Columbia College Chicago
No Degree - Dance Performance, Kinesiology & Pedagogy, Musical Theater focus
Oklahoma City University