Objective

Seeking a position with the opportunity to provide a fun and exciting way to exercise while utilizing extensive dance experience.

Jul 2007 – Present             FlavaFitnessStudio                            Tampa, FL

Owner and Director

Mar 2006 – Jul 2007            Independent                                   Tampa, FL

ZUMBA Fitness Instructor

n  Member of the Tampa ZUMBA Performance Team

n  Instruct numerous classes around the Tampa Bay Area

n  Attending students lost an average of 30 – 40 pounds within six months.

Feb – Sep 2005           MWR Fitness Forum                            Naples, Italy

Latin Dance Aerobics Instructor

n  Instructed Latin Dance Aerobics classes for the military community.

n  Classes were the top group fitness class offered at this location.

n  Attending students lost an average of 30 – 40 pounds within six months.

n  Personally lost 55 pounds while teaching.

n  Utilized free weights to provide an upper body workout not normally received through basic dance movements.

n  Provided students with a fun way to obtain a cardio workout while learning basics steps in Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Samba, Reggaeton, Belly Dancing, and more!!

2001–2002       JJ’s Dance Classes                                  Charleston, SC

Owner/Instructor

n  Instructed classes for all ages on various forms of traditional and urban dance to include Hip Hop and Salsa.

n  Offered adult Hip Hop classes for exercise purposes.

1993–1994       Crystal Lake Dance Academy                  Crystal Lake, IL

Instructor/Company Member

n  Instructed classes on various traditional and urban forms of dance.

n  Contributed to the choreography of numerous productions.

1990–1991        Club Kidd TV Show                                    Tampa, FL

Dancer/Member

n  Performed on weekly TV shows.

n  Performed during half-time shows to include the 1991 Legends Bowl.

1981–1993       Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy              Tampa, FL

Student (1981 - 1991)

n  Studied various traditional forms of dance to include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical.

Senior Company Member (1991 - 1993)

n  Received numerous group and solo awards and honors at regional and national competitions.

n  Provided entertainment for private and public organizations, benefits and special events.

n  Key member in group productions of Cats, Grease, Chorus Line and West Side Story.

n  Studied under acclaimed choreographers to include Joe Tremaine, Doug Caldwell, Marcia Lance, Barry Lather and Tony Capola

Instructor (1991 - 1993)

n  Instructed children’s classes on traditional forms of dance.

n Contributed to the choreography of various productions.

1998-1999        Vincennes University                             Bremerton, WA

Associate of Science in General Studies

n  Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

n  Member of Phi Pheta Kappa Honor Society

2003-Present    UMUC                                                        Naples, IT

n  Working towards B.S. in Public Relations

Zumba Fitness

Zumba Basic Level 1 (2006)

Zumba Basic Level 2 (2008)

Zumba Advanced Steps (2006)

Zumba Gold (2007)

Zumba Toning (2009)

Zumbatomic (2009)

Beat IT Exercise

Beat It Instructor (2009)

International Fitness Association

Aerobics & Fitness Instructor (Step - Kickboxing - Personal Trainer) (2005)