Makaila Chiplin
New York City,United States
Summary
Professional freelance dancer with extensive experience in customer service and team leadership. Recognized for strong time management and visual merchandising skills. Skilled in facilitating creative practices and delivering effective group and individual instruction. Committed to enhancing client satisfaction through collaboration and fostering personal connections.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
COS
Brooklyn, United States
09.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
Dancer
BigKid Dance
Philadelphia, United States
09.2021 - Current
- Studied, practiced and rehearsed dances required in roles.
- Developed and rehearsed original choreography for new productions.
- Managed scheduling conflicts between rehearsals and personal commitments.
- Traveled with the company when performing at out-of-town engagements.
- Performed classical, modern or interpretive dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm and emotional tone.
- Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
Dance Teacher
Carbon the collective
New York City, United States
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained a positive and encouraging classroom environment, fostering a passion for dance and creativity among students.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons and projects.
- Educated students using customized teaching methods and hands-on curriculum.
Recspert/ sales associate
Outdoor Voices
Philadelphia, United States
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Held extensive knowledge of the brand's product portfolio to facilitate customer sales.
- Restocked and replenished inventory in accordance with business and operational standards.
- Completed transactions efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
Teacher assistant /rehearsal director
University of The Arts
Philadelphia, United States
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted dance professor Katie Swords-Thurman weekly for the BFA program by demonstrating class phrases.
- Assisted choreographer Mark Caserta in his semester-long process with the BFA students.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Fine Arts
The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, United States06.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Teaching methodology
Timeline
Sales Associate
COS
09.2024 - Current
Dance Teacher
Carbon the collective
02.2024 - 06.2024
Recspert/ sales associate
Outdoor Voices
11.2022 - 10.2023
Teacher assistant /rehearsal director
University of The Arts
09.2022 - 12.2022
Dancer
BigKid Dance
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Fine Arts
The University of the Arts
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