Jennifer Emken
Centennial,CO
Summary
Dynamic leader and former Owner/Director at Dance Scene Studios, LLC, with a proven track record in staff management and business administration. Excelled in creating engaging programs that boosted student retention rates and fostered strong customer relationships. Skilled in verbal communication and adept at building high-performing teams, significantly enhancing the learning environment and operational efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director/Instructor
Dance Scene Studios, LLC
2010.08 - 2024.08
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with parents and students, resulting in exceptional service and return customers.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team dedicated instructors.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Handled problematic customers to maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for class schedules, taking into consideration student needs and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies during warm-ups and cool-downs, ensuring safe practice for all participants.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, resulting in improved dance skills.
- Increased student retention rate with engaging choreography that challenged their abilities while maintaining enjoyment.
- Created engaging visual materials such as invitations, programs, banners, signage to promote consistent branding across all aspects of the event experience.
- Coordinated logistics for recitals, including venue selection, costume ordering and altering, prop building, in-house program production, recital merchandise, music organization, and accommodations for guests.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling unforeseen challenges, ensuring events proceeded smoothly despite unexpected obstacles.
- Developed and executed detailed event timelines to coordinate the efforts of various team members, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
- Successfully managed a team of volunteers to provide exceptional support during events, fostering a positive work environment and efficient task completion.
- Trained and supervised event staff.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Dance Instructor
Dance Core
2006.06 - 2010.06
- 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.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies during warm-ups and cool-downs, ensuring safe practice for all participants.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, resulting in improved dance skills.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to plan and execute successful recitals showcasing students'' progress and achievements.
- Assisted owner with recital planning, including costume ordering.
Dance Instructor
Aurora Dance Arts
1994.01 - 2006.06
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies during warm-ups and cool-downs, ensuring safe practice for all participants.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, resulting in improved dance skills.
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating diverse dance styles and techniques in lessons.
- Promoted inclusivity by adapting lessons for individuals with varying physical abilities or limitations without sacrificing rigor or quality of instruction.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO10.2008
Skills
Customer Service and Relations
Verbal and written communication
Staff Management
Small business operation
Business Administration
Event Planning
Timeline
Owner/Director/Instructor
Dance Scene Studios, LLC
2010.08 - 2024.08
Dance Instructor
Dance Core
2006.06 - 2010.06
Dance Instructor
Aurora Dance Arts
1994.01 - 2006.06
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Aurora
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