Maddie Youmans
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated and versatile worker with experience in customer service, hospitality, and dance instruction. Skilled in managing multiple responsibilities in fast-paced environments, from teaching to retail and serving. Passionate about creating positive experiences, with strong abilities in communication, flexibility, and collaboration. Currently an Undergrad Student, pursuing a B.F.A. in Dance at California State University-Long Beach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Instructor and Competition Coach
Magical Steps Dance Academy
01.2022 - Current
- Currently teaching Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, and other styles of dance to students from the ages 3 & Up.
- Working with both recreational students & training the competitive teams.
- Choreograph routines for recitals, competitions, and performances.
- Creates safe space for students to grow as dancers, as well as humans, focusing on building their artistry, individuality, and confidence.
Server
Campo E Carbon
01.2024 - Current
- Fine Dining Pop-Up Restaurant
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation techniques to answer guest questions and make recommendation.
- Works to provide exceptional and unique fine dining service to guests, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience.
- Help to manage multiple tables simultaneously during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail in order accuracy.
Stylist
Free People
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Worked through multiple shifts in management and complete team rebuilds, all while staying committed to delivering great customer service and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Worked closely with a team to achieve daily and monthly sales goals, ensuring that customer care was always at the forefront.
- Completed training working at Cashwrap and Fitting Rooms, standardizing the store, acknowledging, auditing, and processing shipments, working on MPOS and PPS orders, and organizing Backstock.
Dance Instructor
Dance Street West
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Teaching classes to both competitive and recreational students Ages 3 & Up that is both challenging and safe in all styles of dance.
- Working with Planned routines for recitals and performances.
Food Service Worker
Raging Waters
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Mastering POS systems as a cashier to handle a total sales of about $5,000- $7,000 per shift, while providing customer service and helping to resolve guests problems.
- While cooking, maintained a clean and sanitary work and prep station while working with raw food materials.
- Worked to uphold all Covid-19 Safety Protocols and stayed updated with the ever changing regulations when it came to masks mandates, increased sanitation procedures, and ensure limiting capacities.
- Location specialized in personal and whole pizzas, dole whip and soft serve, and fried chicken.
Daycare Assistant
St. Dennis Catholic Church
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Worked with children from the Ages 3-9.
- Specialized in providing and creating education & engaging lessons for the day.
- Multitasked by also leading and organizing paperwork regarding guardian pickup and help maintain a clean and safe environment for all involved.
Education
Bachelor in Fine Arts - Dance
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2026
Associate of Arts - Dance With A Dance Teaching Certificate
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences With An Emphasis in Communication
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA05-2024
High school diploma -
California School Of The Arts-SGV
Duarte, CA06.2021
Dance Teaching Certificate -
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA05-2024
Skills
- Dancing (10 Years)
- Customer Service
- Cash Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Lesson planning
- POS
- Public speaking
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Food Handler, 03/21, Present
- Driver's License, 02/21, Present
Timeline
Server
Campo E Carbon
01.2024 - Current
Stylist
Free People
11.2023 - 07.2024
Dance Instructor
Dance Street West
08.2022 - 08.2023
Dance Instructor and Competition Coach
Magical Steps Dance Academy
01.2022 - Current
Food Service Worker
Raging Waters
03.2021 - 09.2021
Daycare Assistant
St. Dennis Catholic Church
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Food Handler, 03/21, Present
- Driver's License, 02/21, Present
Bachelor in Fine Arts - Dance
California State University, Long Beach
Associate of Arts - Dance With A Dance Teaching Certificate
Mt. San Antonio College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences With An Emphasis in Communication
Mt. San Antonio College
High school diploma -
California School Of The Arts-SGV
Dance Teaching Certificate -
Mt. San Antonio College
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