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Julie Setzer

Deshler,OH

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 51 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Director of Dance

Julie's Dance Studio
09.1985 - Current
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Diversified revenue streams by exploring new markets and developing innovative products or services tailored to those markets'' needs.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • DOD for over 200 dancers per season

Dance Teacher

Becky's School Of Dance
09.1973 - 06.1983
  • Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
  • Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and maintain a high level of expertise in teaching dance techniques.
  • Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
  • Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
  • Implemented injury-prevention techniques into daily warm-ups and stretches to promote healthy dancing habits among students.
  • Monitored student behavior to identify potential issues and address problems appropriately.
  • Covered safety and health guidelines to avoid injury and inform students fully on risks associated with dance.
  • Encouraged creativity through improvisation exercises and composition assignments, allowing students to express themselves artistically beyond traditional technique instruction.
  • Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
  • Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer''s strengths while improving areas of weakness.
  • Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Taught classes of all ages (3 to 18) consisting of 12-15 students per class 4 nights per week.

Dance Teacher

Viviann's School Of Dance
09.1975 - 06.1980
  • Organized and led rehearsals for successful school performances, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and maintain a high level of expertise in teaching dance techniques.
  • Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
  • Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
  • Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
  • Implemented injury-prevention techniques into daily warm-ups and stretches to promote healthy dancing habits among students.
  • Trained new instructors on best practices in teaching methods, classroom management strategies, and school policies related to the dance program.
  • Covered safety and health guidelines to avoid injury and inform students fully on risks associated with dance.
  • Advised students on selecting and developing effective study habits for self-enrichment topics.
  • Encouraged creativity through improvisation exercises and composition assignments, allowing students to express themselves artistically beyond traditional technique instruction.
  • Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
  • Designed and implemented activities to help students explore and develop interests.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a comprehensive dance curriculum for various age groups and skill levels.
  • Coordinated special events such as guest artist masterclasses or parent observation days to enhance overall student experience at the school.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Designed workshops focused on specific dance styles or techniques such as ballet fundamentals or contemporary movement exploration.
  • Enhanced student performance by implementing creative and engaging dance routines.
  • Managed costume design and selection, ensuring appropriate attire for each performance and individual dancer''s needs.
  • Created a safe and inclusive environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through dance, regardless of their background or experience level.
  • Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer''s strengths while improving areas of weakness.
  • Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
  • Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.

Education

No Degree - Dance

University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
07.2019

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Client Service
  • Inventory Tracking and Management
  • Cost analysis and savings

Certification

Cecchetti Council of American Certification-1969

Dance Teacher University/UNLV

Dance Olympus-1999

Professional Dance Teacher Association-2000

Dance Educators of America-1990

Ohio Dance Organization-2000

DesignWorks Advisory Board-1989


Timeline

Owner/Director of Dance

Julie's Dance Studio
09.1985 - Current

Dance Teacher

Viviann's School Of Dance
09.1975 - 06.1980

Dance Teacher

Becky's School Of Dance
09.1973 - 06.1983

No Degree - Dance

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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