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Michelle Elliott

Port Huron,MI

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur and dance professional with a proven track record at Mainstreet Dance Connection. Expert in customer relations and relationship building, fostering client loyalty and repeat business. Skilled in choreography and technique instruction, mentoring dancers to achieve award-winning performances. Adept at creating a positive workplace culture, enhancing team collaboration and engagement.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Mainstreet Dance Connection
09.1998 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

Dance Choreographer

Various Locations
09.1991 - Current
  • Enhanced dance performances by creating innovative choreography tailored to the dancers'' abilities and strengths.
  • Created a safe and positive environment for dancers to express themselves freely, fostering their artistic growth and development.
  • Created variety of original dance routines for different classes according to skill level and performance plans.
  • Mentored aspiring dancers, providing guidance on technique and performance skills for their professional growth.

Dance Instructor

Mainstreet Dance Connection
09.1989 - Current
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, resulting in improved dance skills.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching sessions for competition preparation, leading to numerous awards and accolades for students.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy

Baker College
Port Huron, MI
05-2011

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Motivational techniques
  • Administrative tasks
  • Technique instruction
  • Audition preparation
  • Event organization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Reliability

Timeline

Owner

Mainstreet Dance Connection
09.1998 - Current

Dance Choreographer

Various Locations
09.1991 - Current

Dance Instructor

Mainstreet Dance Connection
09.1989 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy

Baker College

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