Certified Pilates Instructor, PMA®-CPT
B.F.A. Dance and Movement Studies at University of California, Irvine; Magna Cum Laude
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that utilizes collaborative and creative skills merging the Arts, Wellness and Fitness fields to assist clients to obtain a more wholesome experience of daily living
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SKILL SUMMARY
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EXPERIENCE
Pilates Director and Private Instructor
Brentwood Country Club
January 2014-Present
Senior Pilates Trainer; Manager On Duty
Equinox, Santa Monica
January 2013- October 2014
· Pilates instructor with emphasis on athletic toning, rehabilitation and strengthening
· Work directly with Studio Coordinator and Assistant General Manager
· Programmed private, semi-private and group classes
Executive Assistant
JazzXchange
January 2013-March 2014
· Established performance opportunities
· Partnered with board members, dancers and stage production officers
· Coordinated legal documentation and meetings
Project Coordinator of Faculty Movement Research
UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts
2010 – 2012
· Developed funding proposals for New York, Spain, Ghana annual research trips
· Assisted chair of department in daily scheduling of projects and classes, timeline and prospective goals
· Guided movement classes and discussions with faculty mentors and student group
Personal Assistant Arts and Non-Profit Management
Los Angeles Ballet and the American Academy of Dance and Kindred Arts
2006 – 2010
· Regulated team work and Overhauled programming in multiple locations including :
· Guided the teams by:
Skills
· Founding member Dance Department Chair’s Advisory Committee—October 2008- June 2012
· Leadership Training Certification with National Society of Leadership and Success—May 2010
· Language: Conversant in Spanish
· Computer: Mind Body Online, Microsoft Office
References: Available upon request
B.F.A. Dance and Movement Studies at University of California, Irvine; Magna Cum Laude
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that utilizes collaborative and creative skills merging the Arts, Wellness and Fitness fields to assist clients to obtain a more wholesome experience of daily living
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SKILL SUMMARY
- 450 Hours of Course Instruction Completed in Classical Pilates for Teaching Certification; Studio du Corps, Costa Mesa
- Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Trainer 2014, PMA®-CPT
- Practiced knowledge of body mechanics, anatomy and exercise physiology, psychology and injury prehab/rehab
- Certified on all classical Pilates equipment and mat to properly and safely to assist clients’ needs
- Training in Pilates and Yoga since 2000
- Advanced in Dance and Performance since 1998
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EXPERIENCE
Pilates Director and Private Instructor
Brentwood Country Club
January 2014-Present
- Organized Pilates program for members of the club including teaching, scheduling sessions and advertising the studio
- Oversaw studio and maintained equipment daily for optimal use
- Created unique programs for each client appropriately fitting age, abilities and goals
- Educated members on injury prevention, nutritional needs, injury rehabilitation and fitness
Senior Pilates Trainer; Manager On Duty
Equinox, Santa Monica
January 2013- October 2014
· Pilates instructor with emphasis on athletic toning, rehabilitation and strengthening
· Work directly with Studio Coordinator and Assistant General Manager
· Programmed private, semi-private and group classes
Executive Assistant
JazzXchange
January 2013-March 2014
· Established performance opportunities
· Partnered with board members, dancers and stage production officers
· Coordinated legal documentation and meetings
Project Coordinator of Faculty Movement Research
UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts
2010 – 2012
· Developed funding proposals for New York, Spain, Ghana annual research trips
· Assisted chair of department in daily scheduling of projects and classes, timeline and prospective goals
· Guided movement classes and discussions with faculty mentors and student group
Personal Assistant Arts and Non-Profit Management
Los Angeles Ballet and the American Academy of Dance and Kindred Arts
2006 – 2010
· Regulated team work and Overhauled programming in multiple locations including :
- American Academy School of Dance and Kindred Arts
- Westside School of Ballet
- Los Angeles Ballet
- University of California, Irvine (Claire Trevor School of the Arts)
· Guided the teams by:
- Assisted faculty in programming classes and travel study programs
- Mentored students as the Resident Advisor for dance summer programs
Skills
· Founding member Dance Department Chair’s Advisory Committee—October 2008- June 2012
· Leadership Training Certification with National Society of Leadership and Success—May 2010
· Language: Conversant in Spanish
· Computer: Mind Body Online, Microsoft Office
References: Available upon request
DANCE RESUME
PERFORMANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Khela Mandiyela-The Dance of Life De Singel, Antwerpen Judy Rust
Conversations on the Continent UCI’s Collaboration in Ghana Sheron Wray
Company Member/ Admin assistant Insight Jazz Ensemble Sheron Wray
Apprentice Los Angeles Ballet Colleen Neary
Company Member CZ Flamenco Celina Zambon
Collaborative Member DTM2 Improvisation ensemble Lisa Naugle
PERFORMANCE WORK
Fuerza CZ Flamenco, Hollywood; 2006 Soloist
Gitano CZ Flamenco, LA; 2007 Soloist
The Nutcraker Los Angeles Ballet; 2007 Corps du Ballet
Serenade Los Angeles Ballet; 2008 Corps du Ballet
Calibration DTM2; 2008 Principal Dancer
Black Bird Pavel Zustiak; 2010 Group Member
Nommo Insight; 2010 Group Member
Freud was Wrong Insight; 2011 Soloist
To Get Her Insight; 2011 Principal Dancer
Pluto is a Planet Insight; 2011 Principal Dancer
Ask a Leader KUCI Radio Show; 2011 Project Coordinator
TEDx Segerstrom Music Hall; 2011 Soloist
TEDx Claire Trevor Theater; 2012 Group Member
Donald McKayle Tribute Barclay Theater; 2012 Group Member
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DANCE TECHNIQUE AND TRAINING
Ballet 1995-2012
Instructors: Julie Whittaker, Colleen Neary, Diane Diefenderfer, Eric Bourman, AADKA, PNB, SFCD, LAB, UCI
Flamenco 2001-2010
Instructor: Celina Zambon
Modern 2008-2011
Instructors: Pavel Zustiak, Donald McKayle, Loretta Livingston, SFCD, UCI
Jazz 2009-Present
Instructors: Sheron Wray, Tracey Bonner, Hector Mercado, Leann Alduenda, UCI, DADA, Defore
Improvisation 2009-Present
Instructors: Lisa Naugle, Sheron Wray
Other Breaking, West African, Gaga technique, Pilates, Yoga, Kuchipudi
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Khela Mandiyela-The Dance of Life De Singel, Antwerpen Judy Rust
Conversations on the Continent UCI’s Collaboration in Ghana Sheron Wray
Company Member/ Admin assistant Insight Jazz Ensemble Sheron Wray
Apprentice Los Angeles Ballet Colleen Neary
Company Member CZ Flamenco Celina Zambon
Collaborative Member DTM2 Improvisation ensemble Lisa Naugle
PERFORMANCE WORK
Fuerza CZ Flamenco, Hollywood; 2006 Soloist
Gitano CZ Flamenco, LA; 2007 Soloist
The Nutcraker Los Angeles Ballet; 2007 Corps du Ballet
Serenade Los Angeles Ballet; 2008 Corps du Ballet
Calibration DTM2; 2008 Principal Dancer
Black Bird Pavel Zustiak; 2010 Group Member
Nommo Insight; 2010 Group Member
Freud was Wrong Insight; 2011 Soloist
To Get Her Insight; 2011 Principal Dancer
Pluto is a Planet Insight; 2011 Principal Dancer
Ask a Leader KUCI Radio Show; 2011 Project Coordinator
TEDx Segerstrom Music Hall; 2011 Soloist
TEDx Claire Trevor Theater; 2012 Group Member
Donald McKayle Tribute Barclay Theater; 2012 Group Member
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DANCE TECHNIQUE AND TRAINING
Ballet 1995-2012
Instructors: Julie Whittaker, Colleen Neary, Diane Diefenderfer, Eric Bourman, AADKA, PNB, SFCD, LAB, UCI
Flamenco 2001-2010
Instructor: Celina Zambon
Modern 2008-2011
Instructors: Pavel Zustiak, Donald McKayle, Loretta Livingston, SFCD, UCI
Jazz 2009-Present
Instructors: Sheron Wray, Tracey Bonner, Hector Mercado, Leann Alduenda, UCI, DADA, Defore
Improvisation 2009-Present
Instructors: Lisa Naugle, Sheron Wray
Other Breaking, West African, Gaga technique, Pilates, Yoga, Kuchipudi
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