Business Owner

• Sep 2021 - Present

Barre Instructor & Master Teacher Trainer

• Jun 2016 - Present

Lead dynamic, challenging and fun classes with new choreography for each class, while teaching and demonstrating proper alignment through cueing, adjustments and stretching. Also use tools to vary the difficulty of the class, suggest modifications and adjustments as needed, and keep the participants energized and motivated to work their hardest

Cultural Arts Liaison for the Boettcher Boys and Girls Club and NCJC Event Manager

• May 2016 - Feb 2019

• Programmed culturally diverse arts outreach classes that aligned with member interest and supported positive learning • Collaboratively organized lecture series focused on topics of interest for the BBGC members in collaboration with the Aurora Police Department • Organized performances that measured student progress in classes and encouraged student participation and confidence in front of audiences of their peers and community • Programmed culturally diverse arts outreach classes that aligned with member interest and supported positive learning • Collaboratively organized lecture series focused on topics of interest for the BBGC members in collaboration with the Aurora Police Department • Organized performances that measured student progress in classes and encouraged student participation and confidence in front of audiences of their peers and community

Professional Dancer, Teacher and Choreographer

• Jan 1996 - Jun 2016

Performed throughout the world in Las Vegas, Florids, Illinois, Ohio, Asia and on cruise ships. Taught various styles of dance to ages 3-75. Choreographed several pieces for dance studio students, college students and fellow company members. Performed throughout the world in Las Vegas, Florids, Illinois, Ohio, Asia and on cruise ships. Taught various styles of dance to ages 3-75. Choreographed several pieces for dance studio students, college students and fellow company members.

Director of Aurora Dance Arts

• Jan 2010 - Jun 2014

• Organized production logistics for all performances, scheduled all classes and camps, registered students, updated program documents, prepared and presented reports for department meetings, analyzed budgets, applied for and was awarded grants • Implemented new hiring practices, reviewed applications, interviewed applicants and evaluated teaching staff yearly • Increased revenue 10% during the first year as Director and 20% the following years by implementing innovative ideas for classes, camps, and performances • Led a teaching staff of twenty and two administrative assistants Show less

Activities and Fitness Director

• Aug 2006 - Sep 2009

• Spearheaded marketing and advertising campaigns that increased room rental sales by 15% • Developed unique events including shows, health seminars, art auctions, mixers, trips, fairs, club events, holiday parties, Veteran’s Day celebration, 4th of July celebration and fitness classes yearly • Effectively led a staff of 19, including organizing schedules, conducting staff meetings, delegating workload, yearly evaluations and payroll • Spearheaded marketing and advertising campaigns that increased room rental sales by 15% • Developed unique events including shows, health seminars, art auctions, mixers, trips, fairs, club events, holiday parties, Veteran’s Day celebration, 4th of July celebration and fitness classes yearly • Effectively led a staff of 19, including organizing schedules, conducting staff meetings, delegating workload, yearly evaluations and payroll