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Kaelyn Parker

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

As a multi-talented professional, 1 excel as a dancer, choreographer, vocalist, leader, customer service specialist, and production manager. My diverse skill set allows me to bring creativity, leadership, and exceptional customer service

to any team, chsuring successtut and aynamic outcomes,

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach & Choreographer

WM Elite Dance Team
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead practices focused on technique, performance quality, and conditioning to prepare dancers for regional and national competitions.
  • Foster a team focused environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and peer mentorship among dancers.
  • Mentor dancers to cultivate leadership, discipline, and confidence, fostering both individual growth and team cohesion.
  • Monitor progress, provide constructive feedback, and adjust choreography and practice strategies to achieve peak performance.
  • Choreograph innovative routines across multiple styles, optimizing formations and transitions to maximize visual impact and scoring potential.

Company Director, Instructor & Company Director

The Space Dance Company
Kalamazoo, MI
02.2024 - Current

Co-Owner and Coach

Fearless X All-Stars
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2017 - Current
  • Co-manage program operations, including staffing, scheduling, and financial planning, to ensure the team’s growth and sustainability.
  • Shape and uphold the company’s mission and culture, fostering an inclusive and empowering environment for athletes and staff.
  • Design and lead training sessions focused on technical development, performance quality, and competitive readiness.
  • Choreograph innovative routines across multiple styles, blending creativity and precision to showcase athletes’ strengths.
  • Mentor dancers by promoting discipline, resilience, and confidence, supporting their growth both on and off the stage.
  • Collaborate with co-owner on strategic planning, community outreach, and program development.

Peer Navigator

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2021 - 04.2024
  • Passionately guided students through academic planning. signiticantly improving their caucational outcomes.
  • Support to fellow students to help them navigate academic, social, and personal aspects of university life.
  • Act as mentors, offering advice, resources, and support to help students successfully transition to and thrive in their university experience.

Sales Associate

H&M Clothing Store
Orland Park, IL
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Increased store sales by providing exceptional customer service as Sales Associate.
  • Partnered effectively with team to enhance the shopping experience, leading to high customer satisfaction scores.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of merchandise, enabling accurate and helpful advice to shoppers.
  • Worked closely with team members to optimize the customer shopping experience.

Instructor

Konquer Dance Company
Orland Park, IL
08.2019 - 08.2020

Taught hip hop dance classes, improving student performance Hip Hop Dance Instructor

and choreography skills.

• Developed engaging lesson plans, resulting in increased class

attendance and student retention.

• Mentored students, leading to significant improvements in confidence and technique

Education

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

High School Diploma -

Victor J. Andrew High School
Orland Park, IL
06.2020

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Group leadership
  • Personable and friendly
  • Team Building
  • Time Management
  • Merchandising
  • Customer Service
  • Organization

Timeline

Coach & Choreographer

WM Elite Dance Team
06.2024 - Current

Company Director, Instructor & Company Director

The Space Dance Company
02.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

H&M Clothing Store
06.2022 - 06.2023

Peer Navigator

Western Michigan University
08.2021 - 04.2024

Instructor

Konquer Dance Company
08.2019 - 08.2020

Co-Owner and Coach

Fearless X All-Stars
04.2017 - Current

Western Michigan University

High School Diploma -

Victor J. Andrew High School
Kaelyn Parker