MEGHAN HOULAHAN
Rollinsford,NH
Summary
Find a part-time position that gives me flexibility to continue to be present for my business while leveraging my interpersonal skills and years of experience in customer service industries.
An educator and healer who prides herself on opening minds to new ideas, with years of customer service experience, strong leadership skills. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy Healer
The Balancing Light
01.2019 - Current
- Reiki Level III Master/Teacher Practitioner
- Reiki Energy Healing centered on the Usui Reiki method with additional chakra and crystal work
- Create a safe healing space for individuals who are looking to find balance in their lives
- Focus on assisting individuals with their spiritual and physical health goals
- Experience in both distance and in-person Reiki
Studio Owner
Belletete Ballet Studio
01.2015 - Current
- Created and implemented a dance curriculum based on age, level, and interest in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, Acrobatics, and Aerial Dance
- Teach Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop to dancers ages 2.5 through adult
- Adapt teaching methods and movements to meet student needs
- Direct and coordinate community performances
- Responsible for all payroll, finances, marketing, communications, and customer service
- Responsible for all hiring, training, and oversight of faculty and staff
- Created, implemented, and instruct an Adaptive Dance program for students with special needs
- Created and implemented an original dance production open to the community.
Program Director
Arts Rochester dba Sole City Dance
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Production Manager/Artistic Director/Choreographer - The Nutcracker (2011-2017)
- Create rehearsal schedule for dancers and choreographers
- Responsible for cast communications and work as a liaison between cast and production staff
- Choreograph original dances for the production
- Directed the cast, staff and tech crew on set, lighting, stage direction and choreography
- Rehearsal Mistress/Choreographer - The Nutcracker (2009/2010)
- Teach and stage Nutcracker specific dances to younger cast members
- Choreograph original dances for the production
- Dance Instructor (2006-2015)
- Teach Pre-Ballet and Tap combination classes to students ages 3 to 5
- Teach Ballet, Tap and Jazz combination classes to students ages 5 to 7
- Teach Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Ballet classes to students ages 7 through 16
- Teach Beginning Intensive Level Ballet and Jazz to students age 8-12
- Choreograph performance pieces in Ballet, Jazz and Tap genres for year-end concert
- Created a one week Summer Dance Camp for dancers aged 3 to 10
- Choreograph special Jazz and Hip Hop dance pieces for performances at outside venues and events.
Technical Coordinator
Sun Life Financial
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Managed work-flow of new business for the entire New Business Processing department
- Advised on expected volumes and arrival timing
- Responsible for reporting monthly inventory and department cycle time results to Senior Management
- Performed the role of Underwriting Department Liaison to monitor front-end process work-flow
- Worked as Systems Department Liaison to monitor and resolve systems issues
- Communicated with Field Staff and internal customers and staff on business, processes and procedures
- Reconciled missing information on new business from Underwriting and Group Offices
- Developed and implemented semi-annual inter-departmental training for seasoned and new employees
- Maintained a high level of internal and external customer service excellence.
Assistant Manager
Talbots, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Managed the daily operation of the store, including customer service, sales and inventory control
- Maintained financial records and banking procedures
- Implemented and reviewed store policies and procedures
- Supervised staff, set sales goals and implemented training programs
- Compiled and delivered year-end employee reviews
- Interviewed and hired new employees.
Dance Instructor
Paulette's Ballet Studio
01.1989 - 01.1998
- Taught Pre-Ballet through Intermediate Ballet to ages 3 to Adult
- Taught/Assisted with Directors and Senior Faculty for Intermediate and Advanced Pointe classes
- Choreographed performances for year-end concert.
Assistant Manager
The Rugged Bear
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Processed orders and fulfilled customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction
- Responsible for nightly closing procedures, banking and supervising evening employees
- Managed inventory and maintained high level of loss prevention standards.
Education
Usui Reiki Level III Master/Teacher Attunement - Energy Healing
Anne Donnell - Blue Tree Reiki
York, ME10.2022
Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructor - Module One -
Acrobatic Arts USA
06.2020
Usui Reiki Level II - Energy Healing
Anne Donnell - Blue Tree Reiki
York, ME09.2019
Usui Reiki Level I - Energy Healing
Anne Donnell - Blue Tree Reiki
York, ME05.2019
RhythmWorks Integrative Dance Certified Instructor -
DanceLife Retreat Center
09.2015
B.A. English Literature; Psychology & Dance Minor -
University of New Hampshire
05.1996
Completed DTCB Dance Education Training Course -
Dance Teachers Club of Boston
07.1990
Timeline
Energy Healer
The Balancing Light
01.2019 - Current
Studio Owner
Belletete Ballet Studio
01.2015 - Current
Program Director
Arts Rochester dba Sole City Dance
01.2006 - 01.2017
Technical Coordinator
Sun Life Financial
01.1998 - 01.2003
Assistant Manager
Talbots, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.1998
Assistant Manager
The Rugged Bear
01.1994 - 01.1997
Dance Instructor
Paulette's Ballet Studio
01.1989 - 01.1998
Usui Reiki Level III Master/Teacher Attunement - Energy Healing
Anne Donnell - Blue Tree Reiki
Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructor - Module One -
Acrobatic Arts USA
Usui Reiki Level II - Energy Healing
Anne Donnell - Blue Tree Reiki
Usui Reiki Level I - Energy Healing
Anne Donnell - Blue Tree Reiki
RhythmWorks Integrative Dance Certified Instructor -
DanceLife Retreat Center
B.A. English Literature; Psychology & Dance Minor -
University of New Hampshire
Completed DTCB Dance Education Training Course -
Dance Teachers Club of Boston