Anne Marie Rye
IMPACT Director at Varsity Brands- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Varsity Brands
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United States
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Executive Offices
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100 - 200 Employee
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IMPACT Director
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Oct 2018 - Present
Varsity Brands elevates the student experience in sport, spirit and achievement. We are the recognized leader in team athletic gear through BSN Sports, driving force in all things cheer and dance with Varsity Spirit, and the most trusted name in celebrating student milestones with graduation and yearbooks through Herff Jones. We partner with educators, coaches and students to build school pride, student engagement and community spirit. Our mission is to be the leading organization that empowers young people by encouraging participation, recognizing achievement, and building community and school spirit. IMPACT- Varsity Brands’ School Partnership Program Utilizing the strength of all three industry leading divisions, the Varsity Brands’ IMPACT Program forms powerful partnerships with schools to provide customized solutions for a school’s unique needs from online education to professional school branding. The IMPACT Program currently serves over 1,000 schools across 39 states. We help schools: • Increase graduation rates • Raise campus spirit • Inspire students Improve test scores / college prep • Create professional school branding • Open a new school Show less
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Varsity Spirit
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Representative
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Jan 2014 - Oct 2018
• Strategically map out sales plan to increase number of gyms wearing the Varsity Brand • Develop strategies to gain business while building and maintaining relationships with current clients • Set up consultations to meet with gym owners to discuss apparel options for the following year while showing new products and features to generate new sales • Design unique and creative cheer uniforms for competitive cheer programs • Network and provide impeccable customer service at coaches conferences, national competitions, and additional events held through out the year • Produced 33% growth with in first year covering territory • Customer Service award achieved in 2016 Show less
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Disneyland Resort
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Grad Nite Sales Representative
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Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
• Accept and return phone calls to answer questions regarding event details as well as registration• Manage email correspondence with guests including accepting and entering registration, sending invitations, confirmations, and event reminders.• Personalize each schools booking for the event in specialized computer system• Perform sales calls to former clients as well as build relationships with new schools• Assist event manager with daily duties• Visit Southern California high schools to present event details in a motivating way to 500+ high school seniors and administrators• Attend scheduled events and assists guests day of their event with check-in as well as answer any further questions • Host Sponsors/Chaperones and interact with student attending the event Show less
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Youth Education Series Facilitator
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2013 - 2013
• Enrich students’ lives while relating physics to the attractions in Disney California Adventure Park• Teach the principles of physics and the properties of motion, conduct experiments, and interact with teachers/students
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Media Hosting
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2012 - 2013
• Fantasy Faire Press Event, Disneyland Holiday Television Event, Cars Land Press Event• Serve as representative for the Disneyland Resort to outside media sources
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Disneyland Paris
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France
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Face Character and Parade Performer
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May 2011 - Jan 2012
•Animate multiple Disney characters while entertaining thousands of guests •Interact and speak with guests from all over the world •Learn and perform numerous roles in parades and shows •Animate multiple Disney characters while entertaining thousands of guests •Interact and speak with guests from all over the world •Learn and perform numerous roles in parades and shows
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Disney Desk Agent
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May 2010 - Apr 2011
•Welcome up to 100+ guests and represent Disney at off site locations with excellent guest service •Demonstrates exceptional resort knowledge for high guest satisfaction through creation of specialized vacation plans •Partner with multiple hospitality agencies to create synergy to ensure superior guest experience •Impeccable cash handling skills when dealing with amounts of up to $15,000 •High knowledge/experience using specialized ticketing system with ability to learn new programs Show less
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Private Cheer, Dance, and Tumbling Instruction
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2003 - May 2010
• Prepare students for tryouts or competition by providing technical feedback on individuals performance• Improve students confidence and ability to perform through motivating instruction• College/high school cheerleading try-out judge and choreographer
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Cheer and Dance Instructor
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2001 - 2010
• Provide proper techniques to students ages 3-20 in cheer, tumbling, and dance while maintaining a high level of safety• Organize weekly lessons, choreograph and teach new dance routines or cheer routines to 20+ squad members
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National Cheerleaders Assn
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Instructor
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2005 - 2010
• Oversee entire camp, Lead coaches meetings, assign duties to instructors • Evaluate and provide feedback on instructors performance as well as cheer squads and individuals • Oversee and lead entire camp, facilitate coaches meetings, assign duties as well as schedule instructors • Perform all material to campers and teach proper cheer techniques while maintaining a high level of safety • Display attributes representing the NCA image 24/7 to campers, coaches, and instructors • Oversee entire camp, Lead coaches meetings, assign duties to instructors • Evaluate and provide feedback on instructors performance as well as cheer squads and individuals • Oversee and lead entire camp, facilitate coaches meetings, assign duties as well as schedule instructors • Perform all material to campers and teach proper cheer techniques while maintaining a high level of safety • Display attributes representing the NCA image 24/7 to campers, coaches, and instructors
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Education
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Communication -
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor's degree, Communication, General