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Lorna Bennett

Florence,AL

Summary

Proven leader and collaborator from the University of North Alabama Dance Team, adept in enhancing team performance and individual skill development across diverse age groups. Excelled in goal setting, problem-solving, and multitasking, significantly contributing to team success and personal growth. Demonstrates a proactive work ethic and dependability, ensuring continuous improvement and positive outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Member

University of North Alabama Dance Team
Florence, AL
08.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced dance skill sets for both children and young adults during numerous dance camps and clinics.
  • Mastered scheduling skills, balancing academic and dance team duties, such as mandatory weekly practices, weekly workouts, public appearances, campus events, and every basketball and football home game.
  • Fostered a positive, and encouraging practice atmosphere.
  • Acquired leadership skills by mentoring younger colleagues and children.
  • Promoted collaborative success for the team through a commitment to continuous self-improvement.

Dance Camp and Clinic Leader

University of North Alabama Dance Team
Florence, AL
08.2021 - Current
  • Conducted instruction for more than nine dance clinics, engaging participants across age groups, from kindergarten to college students.
  • Assessed team performance against established goals and objectives.
  • Enhanced communication among students, other instructors, and team members.
  • Helped organize events for staff and participant engagement activities, such as team-building exercises, crafts, and games.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.

Volunteer Work With "The Birthday Fairy"

The Birthday Fairy Nonprofit Organization
Florence, AL
03.2024 - 10.2025
  • Designed and handmade personalized chair covers, which are used by the organization to honor and celebrate children's birthdays, with a focus on special needs students and students in Title I schools in Colbert and Lauderdale Counties.
  • Helped successfully execute a surprise birthday party for a special needs student
  • Organized and prepared a special dance performance for the student's birthday celebration.
  • Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort, and skills to achieve the organization's goal, which is building self-esteem and confidence, along with teaching the students the importance of celebrating others.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Buckhorn High School
Huntsville, AL
05-2021

Skills

  • Goal setting and achievement
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Dependability and reliability
  • Performance improvement
  • Proactive work ethic
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Volunteer Work With "The Birthday Fairy"

The Birthday Fairy Nonprofit Organization
03.2024 - 10.2025

Team Member

University of North Alabama Dance Team
08.2021 - Current

Dance Camp and Clinic Leader

University of North Alabama Dance Team
08.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of North Alabama

High School Diploma -

Buckhorn High School
Lorna Bennett