Meighan Carpenter
Raleigh
Summary
Dynamic small business owner with a proven track record in teaching excellence, community-building, customer relations and staff management. Expertise in developing strong client relationships and fostering a positive culture within the community.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Inis Cairde School of Irish Dance
Raleigh, NC
08.1999 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging Irish dance curriculum for diverse age groups
- Prepared students for outside performance opportunities and international competitions, promoting excellence in dance, individual growth and character-building
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic conversation skills
- Trained and mentored instructors, fostering professional growth and teaching excellence
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration and loyalty
- Managed daily business operations including bookkeeping, invoicing, marketing, web design, social media, client database managements systems, and event planning
- Pursued professional development in order to insure continued high-quality instruction and student satisfaction
- Hosted and ran an annual Irish dance competition with 200-700 competitors and their families, coordinated multiple volunteers and created a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all involved
Education
Bachelor of Science - Theater
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL06-1997
Skills
- Irish dance instruction, talent development
- Small business operations and planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer relations and retention
Accomplishments
Certified by An Coimusiun le Rinci Gaelacha as a qualified Irish dancing teacher (TCRG, 1999), an international Irish dance adjudicator (ADCRG, 2012), and an Irish dancing grade examiner (ADCRG/BG, 2024)
Honored by the Irish Dancing Teachers Association, Southern Region, for 25 years of excellence in teaching Irish dancing, 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Ukrainian
Elementary
Russian
Elementary
Danish
Elementary
Icelandic
Elementary
Timeline
Owner
Inis Cairde School of Irish Dance
08.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Theater
Northwestern University