Michelle Andrade
Chicago,IL
Summary
Self-motivated, organized, and proactive candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and great communication. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
Brazil Dance Culture
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for media, marketing, finance, organization, events, and classes.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers and students.
- Represented organization at events.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Created organization's mission and vision.
Ballroom Dance Teacher
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
01.2019 - Current
- Created a fun, healthy, and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Social Media - Marketing for the students and studio -Photos and Videos - Appropriate use of tools seeking to promote students and the studio in a respectful, efficient and effective way.
Co-Owner
Mercado Mineiro Do Consorcio
05.2013 - Current
- Consulting, Sales and Lectures. Responsible for the Marketing, web site, growth charts. Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Demonstrated product presentations to prospective customers to showcase features, benefits and value.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Nanny
Private Family Care
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Legal Assistant
CBTU - Companhia Brasileira De Trens Urbanos
07.2007 - 12.2013
- "Pregoeira" - Responsible for various processes of "Licitacoes" - Buying and selling for the public government.
- General Administrative and Techinical work - L:egal and Heritage department.
- Documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Prepared and drafted contracts and memos. Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law
Fumec
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil12.2024
High School Diploma -
Colegio Estadual Central
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil12.2005
Skills
- Vendor Negotiations - Business Consulting
- Client Engagement
- Google Apps - Social Media Digital Marketing
- Networking - People and Culture
- Therapeutic Interventions - Balanced Work Ethic
- Channel Development - Process Improvement
- Manage Classes - Teamwork and Collaboration
- Advocating for Students - Student Engagement
- Speech Writing
Certification
- Dance and Teacher Training
- Ballroom Dance Instructor License
- Sales and Business Training
- Certified Sesc and Senai - Sales and Consulting
- Secretary and customer service training
Hobbies: Volleyball, Dance, Reading and writing
- I love to practice and participate in collective sports, being an excellent place to build a Network with people.
- I support the arts, uncontrolled dance, because I've been dancing since I was a child.
- I always loved to know different subjects; reading and writing was a great way to acquire knowledge.
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Founder
Brazil Dance Culture
08.2023 - Current
Nanny
Private Family Care
01.2022 - Current
Ballroom Dance Teacher
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
01.2019 - Current
Co-Owner
Mercado Mineiro Do Consorcio
05.2013 - Current
Legal Assistant
CBTU - Companhia Brasileira De Trens Urbanos
07.2007 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Law - Law
Fumec
High School Diploma -
Colegio Estadual Central
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