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Jessica Claire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary

Highly motivated professional with 23 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff, and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and a collaborative team member. Applies business insight and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Accomplished Owner offering 17 years of progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forward-thinking approaches and a clear focus on continuous improvement. Knowledgeable about financial administration, regulatory compliance, and recordkeeping. Experienced business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at bringing in and training staff to handle customer and business needs. Motivational, diplomatic, and respectful of people from different backgrounds. Seasoned Small Business Owner with 17 years of experience in operations management, business strategy, and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. Bright and focused Business Owner proudly touting exemplary manager and organizer. Successful collaborator with more than 15 years in the business world. Keen to expand business relationships and develop valuable partners. Organized and motivated employees eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. We are seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Skills
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Sales strategics
  • Bookkeeping
  • Issue resolution
  • Employee development
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Task delegation
  • Performance improvements
  • Supervision and training
  • Schedule management
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Leadership
  • Customer service expertise
  • Sales mastery
  • Marketing expertise
  • Customer retention
Professional Dancer
01/2004 to 07/2018
Dance Studio Owner Fred Astaire Dance Studios Racine, WI,
  • Worked with children and adult molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision making.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Directed implementation of strategic business plans to achieve goals and objectives.
06/2012 to 11/2015
Dance Instructor Deluxe Entertainment Home Office, FL,
  • Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
  • Kept classrooms tidy and clean for group and one-on-one instruction.
  • Delivered individual instruction to students in between group classes.
  • Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Coordinated and administered complete dance program.
04/2009 to 01/2011
ACCESSORIES SHOP OWNER Fred Astaire Dance Studios Sarasota, FL,
  • Maintained inventory and approved contracts to ensure availability of products for customers.
  • Increased business by developing new marketing and promotional strategies.
  • Trained, recruited and selected shop employees.
01/2004 to 01/2007
Receptionist Fred Astaire Dance Studios Smithfield, RI,
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
  • Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request services and deliver instructions from office management.
06/1998 to 01/2004
Professional Dancer ABC DANCE GROU[P City, STATE,
  • Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
  • Worked closely with choreographers to perfect performance of dance moves.
  • Built and cultivated lasting professional relationships with other dancers, choreographers and performers by attending social events and maintaining communication.
  • Created and choreographed dance moves and routines for self, partners and ensembles.
  • Identified current dance trends and innovations to stay updated and learn new moves.
  • Offered constructive advice to help team members improve performance.
  • Made practice schedules, sent out notifications and checked participation of team members.
  • Maintained proper spacing and positioning of team members during routines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
06/2000 to 06/2001
Dance Instructor CHILDRENT CENTER GOVAP DISTRICT City, STATE,
  • Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
  • Kept classrooms tidy and clean for group and one-on-one instruction.
  • Delivered individual instruction to students in between group classes.
Education and Training
Expected in 10/2001 to to
: Dance
CENTER oF CULTURE AND LABOR - HoChiMinh, VN,
GPA:
Expected in to to
: ESOL
Portland Community College - Portland, OR
GPA:
Languages
English: B2
Upper Intermediate
Negotiated:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • CENTER oF CULTURE AND LABOR
  • Portland Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Dance Studio Owner
  • Dance Instructor
  • ACCESSORIES SHOP OWNER
  • Receptionist
  • Professional Dancer
  • Dance Instructor

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree)
  • Some College (No Degree)

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