Amanda M.
Small Business Owner / Operational Management / Training & Development / Sales / Dance / Arts & Entertainment / Human Resources
- Role
- Co-owner, Instructor at Fred Astaire Dance Studio
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amanda M.
Experienced Business Owner & Leader Driving Growth, Sales Excellence, and Talent…
Experience
Co-owner, Instructor
Sep 2013 — Present · CT, US
As the owner of a franchise location in Connecticut, I oversee key aspects of business management, including employee recruitment, training, and performance development.I lead a diverse team of instructors, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment while ensuring high-quality education for students of all skill levels. Through tailored dance instruction and mentorship programs, I strive to elevate the skills of both students and staff.In addition to my leadership responsibilities, I remain actively involved in teaching and competing. As a professional competitor, I participate in events alongside my students, helping them achieve their goals while earning recognition for our shared successes.Notable Achievements: 1st Place Top Studio – Shelton, NE Dancesport Championships 1st Place Top Female Instructor – NE Colonial Classic Multiple top placements in lessons enrolled, private lessons taught, and earned income categories. Recognized as a Top Female Instructor at NE Tri-Star Championships and NE Dancesport Championships.With a strong commitment to operational excellence and human resources practices, I ensure effective employee management and development, contributing to the success and growth of the studios while continuing to share my passion for dance as an instructor and competitor.
Education
Joel Barlow High School
High School Diploma
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Sacred Heart University
MS - Strategic Human Resource Management
Skills
- Group Exercise
- Programming
- Group Management
- Community Organizing
- Community Involvement
- Community Building
- Event Planning
- Event Management
- Personal Training
- Exercise
- Staff Mentoring
- Choreography
- Performer
- Dance Instruction
- Creative Arts
- Creative Development
- Hospitality
- Dance
- Creative Direction
- Group Development
- Group Exercise Instruction
- Fitness
- Teaching
- Time Management
- Cpr Certified
- Customer Service
- Fundraising
- Data Entry
- Exercise Prescription
- Community Outreach
- Aed
- Program Development
- Training
- Fitness Training
- Exercise Physiology
- Higher Education
- Social Networking
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
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