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Kristie Crites

MACOMB,MI

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in competitive dance coaching and choreography. Proven track record of enhancing team performance and fostering dancer development. Expertise in mentoring individuals to reach peak potential in both dance and healthcare environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

ER Charge Nurse

Corewell Health
Troy, MI
11.2013 - Current
  • Supervise nursing staff during high-pressure emergency situations to ensure effective response.
  • Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Manage patient triage to effectively prioritize critical cases.
  • Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency room environment.
  • Deliver leadership support during crises, maintaining adequate staffing levels consistently.

Dance Team Choreographer/Consultant

Myself
Macomb, MI
01.2011 - Current
  • Develop choreography for local and national competitive school dance teams.
  • Achieved five National Championships as head coach and three as choreographer.
  • Mentor young dancers to enhance technical skills and performance quality.
  • Organize rehearsals to maintain high standards for all performances.

JV Head Coach

Eisenhower High School
Shelby Township, MI
12.2010 - 03.2022
  • Developed practice plans to enhance dancer skills and teamwork.
  • Mentored student-athletes on sportsmanship and discipline.
  • Fostered communication between players, parents, and coaching staff for better collaboration.
  • Consistently led team to achieve their best team work and dancing together to reach a set goal.

Dance Teacher

Dancer's Edge Studio
Macomb , MI
09.2008 - 08.2013
  • Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged creativity and self-expression.
  • Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
  • Instructed students in proper technique, terminology and performance of various styles of dance such as ballet, jazz, hip hop and pom.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
08-2013

Accomplishments

- Creator and Owner of U Coach Dance Team Planner- a planner made for dance team coaches to help them plan their entire season from start to finish! The planner has already sold in 17 states and growing quickly!

- 5 UDA National Championships as a head coach, numerous 2nd and 3rd place finishes

- 2 UDA National Championships as a choreographer

- 1 DTU National Championship as a choreographer

Timeline

ER Charge Nurse

Corewell Health
11.2013 - Current

Dance Team Choreographer/Consultant

Myself
01.2011 - Current

JV Head Coach

Eisenhower High School
12.2010 - 03.2022

Dance Teacher

Dancer's Edge Studio
09.2008 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oakland University