Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Education Certificates
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Kate Ely

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

Dominique Moceanu Gymnastics Center
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Enhanced student performance by incorporating diverse dance styles and techniques in lessons.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
  • Planned routines for performances and floor routines for competitions

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

Playhouse Square
01.2017 - 08.2019

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

Fairport Dance Academy
08.2014 - 08.2019
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Enhanced student performance by incorporating diverse dance styles and techniques in lessons.
  • Helped students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.

Bar Manager

Caliente Cab Co.
01.2007 - 01.2012

Bar Manager

ESPNZone
01.2007 - 01.2012

General Manager

RJ's Sports Bar and Grill
08.2019 - Current
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

Big Heart Yoga
01.2014 - 08.2020
  • Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.

Independent Yoga Instructor

Down Dog Yoga Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

Vibe Wellness Center
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Promoted inclusivity by adapting lessons for individuals with varying physical abilities or limitations without sacrificing rigor or quality of instruction.
  • Provided classes to the public while working with the city of Cleveland for free events
  • Established a relationship with Playhouse Square while providing private classes for travelling performing companies
  • Tailored one-on-one instruction to meet individual goals

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

P.S. 86
09.2010 - 06.2012
  • Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.

Education

Bachelors of Art - Political Science, Dance

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2007

500 hour Vinyasa Certification -

Jason Crandell Yoga
San Diego, CA
10.2025

200 hour Vinyasa Certification -

Yoga to the People
New York, NY
01.2008

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Administrative skills
  • Schedule management
  • Project management
  • Staffing
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Consistently meet and exceed goals
  • Relationship building
  • Training and development

Education Certificates

  • Bachelors of Art, Political Science, Honors with concentration in comparative and international politics, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 01/01/07
  • Bachelors of Art, Dance, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 01/01/07
  • ServeSafe Certified, 01/01/20
  • 200 hour Vinyasa Certification, 01/01/08, Yoga to the People, New York, NY
  • 500 hour Vinyasa Certification, 10/01/25, Jason Crandell Yoga, San Diego, CA

Volunteer Experience

Ronald McDonald's Rainbow and Babies Family Room; University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH

  • Maintaining supplies for the family room within the hospital
  • Providing a calm and supportive environment for families
  • Visiting hospital rooms to provide coffee, snacks, and toys


Hospice of the Western Reserve; Cleveland, OH

  • performing clerical work to update the computer system
  • visiting actively dying patients to provide comfort
  • instructing yoga and pranayama workshops for caregivers


Timeline

General Manager

RJ's Sports Bar and Grill
08.2019 - Current

Independent Yoga Instructor

Down Dog Yoga Center
08.2019 - 03.2020

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

Dominique Moceanu Gymnastics Center
05.2018 - 08.2019

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

Vibe Wellness Center
05.2017 - 01.2019

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

Playhouse Square
01.2017 - 08.2019

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

Fairport Dance Academy
08.2014 - 08.2019

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

Big Heart Yoga
01.2014 - 08.2020

Independent Yoga/Dance Instructor

P.S. 86
09.2010 - 06.2012

Bar Manager

Caliente Cab Co.
01.2007 - 01.2012

Bar Manager

ESPNZone
01.2007 - 01.2012

500 hour Vinyasa Certification -

Jason Crandell Yoga

200 hour Vinyasa Certification -

Yoga to the People

Bachelors of Art - Political Science, Dance

Western Michigan University

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