Lori Williams
Herndon,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a background in dance education and administration, bringing strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of office practices. Experienced building strong relationships with families, students, and staff. While my experience comes from a non-traditional education setting, the same principles of communication, support, and efficiency apply. Transitioning to the school environment where I can use my skills to support daily operations and contribute to a welcoming and organized space for students and families. Passionate about assisting students, parents, faculty, and staff across departments, I am enthusiastic about contributing my skills in an academic setting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Competition Team Co-Director
Ovations Studios (30 Hours/week)
08.2017 - Current
- Choreograph pieces for competitions
- Audition over 80 dancers and cast 25-30 pieces per season
- Set and enforce team policies
- Schedule weekly rehearsals
- Create, update, and distribute various resources (e.g., handbooks, absence form submissions, event participation forms, information sheets)
- Register students for events and submit payments
Dance Educator
Ovations Studios (30 Hours/week)
08.2017 - Current
- Teach various dance genres to students ages 3 to 50+ years
- Create and implement daily lesson plans that support studio curriculum
- Choreograph pieces for performances
- Mentor new teachers and student interns
- Communicate regularly with students' parents regarding progress and complete student placements
- Inspire students to pursue their passion for dance beyond the classroom
- Engage in continued professional development
Administrative Office Staff
Ovations Studios (30 Hours/week)
08.2017 - Current
- Answer phones and emails, responding to inquiries and providing information
- Use studio database to enroll hundreds of students across 3 locations, assess accounts, processed payment, and input confidential student and family information
- Assist management with customer service tasks and administrative support
Artistic Team Member
Ovations Studios (30 Hours/week)
08.2017 - Current
- Develop, update, and implement studio curriculum
- Train teachers on curriculum and teaching methods
- Collaborate with staff on student placements for the upcoming season
- Oversee in-studio training for teen interns
Dance Educator
Cuppett Performing Arts Center (1-5 Hours/week)
09.2017 - Current
- Teach various dance genres to students ages 2-50+ years
- Create and implement lesson plans that support studio curriculum
- Develop and implement the studio's first caregiver-child dance program, fostering early engagement and interest in dance building future enrollment
- Engage in continued professional development for early childhood dance
Teaching Artist
Ballet Petite (40 Hours/week)
08.2007 - 07.2017
- Taught various dance genres to students ages 18 months-18 years
- Implemented daily lesson plans that supported studio curriculum
- Choreographed pieces for performances
- Completed student assessments
- Trained and mentored new teaching artists
- Built strong rapport with students and families
- Engaged in professional development
Administrative Office Staff
Ballet Petite (40 Hours/week)
08.2007 - 06.2017
- Performed administrative tasks, including data entry, reporting, student registration, and tuition processing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Provided customer service via phone, email, and in person
- Trained new staff on office procedures
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members
Artistic Director
Ballet Petite (40 Hours/week)
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Led the Artistic Department on the Executive Team, managing staff and overseeing dance programs
- Approved and denied leave requests and maintained the office calendar
- Drafted, implemented, and enforced policy changes, including updates to the company teacher manual
- Provided training materials and guidance for new hires, from the interview process onward
- Evaluated students and teachers to ensure adherence to curricula
- Oversaw the student assessment process and distribution
- Assisted in hiring new teaching artists
- Created, proofread, and edited marketing materials, manuals, contracts, and training resources
- Assisted the Company Director with scheduling 200+ classes for 1,300+ students across three locations
- Completed staff performance reviews
- Maintained confidentiality while addressing and resolving concerns from teachers, students, and parents with professionalism and discretion
- Facilitated communication between all team members, fostering a positive work environment for creativity to thrive
Dance Educator
Julie Rayle's Dance Studio (3-10 Hours/week)
09.2001 - 05.2013
- Taught various dance genres to students ages 3-18 years
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that supported studio curriculum
- Choreographed for perfomances
- Built strong rapport with students and families
Licensing Clerk at Rosecroft Raceway
Maryland Racing Commission (5-10 Hours/week)
05.2003 - 08.2003
- Assessed accounts and entered application data into the system
- Collected application fees for new and expired licenses
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail, preparing outgoing mail
- Interacted with customers, answered inquiries, and resolved basic issues via phone or in-person
- Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries regarding the status of their license applications
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-2022
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Task prioritization
- Record keeping
- Data entry and analysis
- Cultural sensitivity
- Parent and student communication
- File management
- Administrative support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
Timeline
Dance Educator
Cuppett Performing Arts Center (1-5 Hours/week)
09.2017 - Current
Competition Team Co-Director
Ovations Studios (30 Hours/week)
08.2017 - Current
Dance Educator
Ovations Studios (30 Hours/week)
08.2017 - Current
Administrative Office Staff
Ovations Studios (30 Hours/week)
08.2017 - Current
Artistic Team Member
Ovations Studios (30 Hours/week)
08.2017 - Current
Artistic Director
Ballet Petite (40 Hours/week)
04.2014 - 06.2017
Teaching Artist
Ballet Petite (40 Hours/week)
08.2007 - 07.2017
Administrative Office Staff
Ballet Petite (40 Hours/week)
08.2007 - 06.2017
Licensing Clerk at Rosecroft Raceway
Maryland Racing Commission (5-10 Hours/week)
05.2003 - 08.2003
Dance Educator
Julie Rayle's Dance Studio (3-10 Hours/week)
09.2001 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Maryland, College Park
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