DON'T WALK BRANCEE !! Certified Trainer,Dance Educator,CEC Provider,Life Coach Bachelors in fine arts,Certified English teacher TEFL

Shevon's CV

Shevon James Tampa Florida (concealed information)

Professional Summary

Internationally certified TEFL teacher and a skilled multi-disciplinary educator in the fields of cosmetology, small business development, fitness, dance and entertainment. Known for excellent communication skills with students and an effective manager of staff and business processes. An award winning hair designer and consultant, working in the cosmetology industry for more than 23 years and in addition has more than 15 years of dance and fitness experience in administrative, teaching and personal training roles. Passionate focus on effective teaching, known for achieving student and client-centered success.

Specialized Experience and Skills

● International TEFL certification ● Fully experienced with business processes in fitness, dance and cosmetology industry, modeling and talent ● Detailed organizational and multi-tasking skills ● Retail sales, management and training ● Customer service with strong focus on positive communication ● Small and Large Group Instructor/Personal Trainer Certifications ● Accredited instructor educator status with ACE (American Council on Exercise)

Experience

Once in Joburg – Hotel Johannesburg, SA Dec 2017 – May 2018  Front desk reservations agent and customer service supervisor, program event specialist  Tirhani Travel & Tours – Assistant Director, concurrent sales, marketing and management position including hiring, scheduling and managing staff

Carnival Cruise Line Sydney, Australia April – July 2018  Salon Manager services including hair styling, barbering and sales

Independent Hair Technician and Educator Toronto, New Jersey, Tampa 1991-present  Hair technician and designer at award winning salons Jazma Inc. and Salon Jie in Toronto  Taught education of cosmetology practices and client relations  Provided consulting services to small business salon clients: business plan, interior design, business development, building clientele, financial management, staff recruitment, training and management

Dance to My Rhythm, Founder/Owner Belleville, NJ/Tampa, FL 2002-present

 Customer service from new students to maintaining membership levels  Financial record keeping and managing staff schedules  Developed and directed all aspects of dance and fitness program for youth and adults.  Wrote and published syllabus for accreditation under the Brancée Brand, the child company of Dance to My Rhythm  Designed and implemented marketing for consumers and community organizations  Hire, train and supervise staff to minimize turnover and develop professional skills  Certified new instructors and developed American Council on Exercise (ACE) accepted CEU program







Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton, NJ 2008-2009 Manager, Personal Trainer & Group Instructor

 Worked alongside physical therapist providing personal training  Facilitator/manager trainee including customer service, member liaison

Starlight Dance Center Nutley, NJ 2009-2010 Assistant Creative Director, managing Large and Small Group and Private Class Dance

 Pro-Am Competitor  Competition choreographer

Additional Skills

Language: Multi-lingual – English/Spanish/Portuguese Computer: Microsoft Excel, Word, Social Media – skilled at learning proprietary software Retail Business Sector: Sales, merchandising and management experience

Education

Millken Mills High School Toronto, Canada 1990 Randolph School of Dance Toronto, Canada 1990 - 1992 Arthur Murray School of Dance Toronto Canada 1992 – 1993 Patrick Parson, Ballet Creole Toronto, Canada 1991-1994 Ryerson University Toronto, Canada Bachelors Fine Arts 1994 – 1998 Capri Institute of Cosmetology Clifton, NJ 1998 Marvel School of Cosmetology Toronto 1998 Ontario College of Trades Toronto 1999 Life Coaching, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton, NJ 2009 - 2010