Highly motivated and accomplished professional dancer with a strong background in many other careers. Dependable and always willing to go the extra mile in all works of life. Enjoys being an enthusiastic team player with experience maintaining high standards of service in multiple of professions.
Skills
Quick learner
Computer proficient
Training and development
Client-focused
Master of sales techniques
Trained in liquor, wine and food service
Strong work ethic
Outgoing, enthusiastic personality
Team player mentality
Time management ability
Highly responsible and reliable
Point of Sale (POS) system operation
Works well under pressure
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Experience
Dance Teacher And Choreographer, 08/2017The Dance Extension － Waterford, CT
Organize activities that develop children's physical, emotional and social growth.
Create daily lesson plans for activities.
Established and maintained a safe play environment for the children.
Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
Sales Associate, 08/2016 to 07/2017Equinox － New York, NY
Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, which resulted in an increase in monthly sales.
Trained all new sales employees on effective techniques.
Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers.
Verified that all merchandising standards were maintained on a daily basis.
Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments.
Professional Dancer, 09/2014 to 05/2016The Washington Ballet － Washington, DC
Successfully managed time and energy to perform for long periods of time.
Able to adapt to new situations quickly and effectively.
Proved reliable at conversing and entertaining important donors.
Consistently learned and understood large amounts of information in a timely manner.
Worked with administrative staff to have better communication with the dancers.
Provided quality work on a regular basis.
Accepted constructive criticism from directors and other dancers to improve skills.
Crew Member, 02/2015 to 03/2016Trader Joe's － Washington , DC
Fulfilled special order requests, including special occasion cakes and party platters.
Conducted price checks for cashiers and service clerks.
Ordered and shelved weekly sale items for customers.
Served shoppers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
Checked out customers and bagged items quickly.
Praised by management for being a fast and efficient worker, requiring little supervision.
Head Server, 09/2013 to 08/2014Minerva's Cafe － New York City, New York
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs.
Managed kitchen operations for high grossing, fast-paced fair concession kitchen.
Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods.
Highly proficient in POS system.
Education and Training
Dance:Ballet,2011University North Carolina School of the Arts － Winston-Salem, NC, USAReceived the Melissa Hayden Scholarship for outstanding work in both academics and your field of study.
