Lynda More - Chavez
Happy Valley, Oregon 97086
Home: 503-***-****
Cell: 503-***-****
E-mail: abjj6r@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To share my years of training and knowledge in Medical Assisting, Microsoft
Office applications, and customer service in a clinic or hospital
atmosphere.
Education
Mt Hood Community College
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Medical Assistant
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Fraternity
Portland Community College
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Theatrical Jazz Dance/Production
With focus on injury prevention and athletic longevity for dancer or
athlete
University of Washington (Seattle)
Attended kinesiology workshops specifically for dance teachers and coaches.
Spacial Dynamic Workshops with Jaimen McMillan
Floral Design Institute (Portland)
Certificate in advanced floral design - European and American
Work Experience
Front/Back Office Medical Assistant Portland, OR
Beaumont Family Medical Clinic
Dr. Ralph Yates, DO (specializing in sports medicine)
Duties included ultrasound, teaching exercises to patients as prescribed by
Dr., triage phone calls, scheduling, collecting co-payments and recording,
rooming patients, obtaining vitals, histories, injections, phlebotomy,
sterile set-up, basic lab tests, assisting with procedures and minor
surgeries, medical transcription.
Tap/Jazz/Ballet Dance Instructor/studio manager
Portland, OR
Portland Parks, Estacada School Dist., Various Studios'
Utilized motor development activities, including elementary gymnastics
skills, stretching, muscle memory exercise, rhythm, songs, and group
activities by providing children with a foundation of confidence through
non-competitive, dance-based programs. Progressed students abilities by
utilizing learned kinesiology in the form of Pilates and Yoga as they
related to dance.
Dance Studio Founder/Owner/Artistic Director Milwaukie and Portland, OR
Pacific Dance Academy
3 Studio Locations with approximately 300 students
Taught/choreographed tap, jazz, ballet, pointe' and partnering/lifting
classes for students ranging in age from 3 to 83 in all skill levels.
Duties included day to day operations of the business using Microsoft
Office and QuickBooks, answering phones, scheduling classes,
ordering/designing costumes, billing, advertising, and the management of
instructors, students, and parents. Managed all of the Academy's
performances in Disneyland, Las Vegas, Festival of Trees, Rose Festival,
Milwaukie Days, Sandy Mt. Festival and year-end recitals. Sold business in
2005 and it's still going strong today. I still teach an occasional class.
Florist and Owner/Operator Clackamas, OR
More & More Flowers
Design flowers for special events like weddings, banquets, parties and
tributes. Work closely with clients, venues and wholesalers negotiating
cost, scheduling, billing, communication and designs. 2005 Graduate from
Floral Design Institute.
Senior Seminar Panel Member
Clackamas, OR
North Clackamas School District
Evaluate High School Senior Projects for graduation. Students are given 3
scores on rigor, presentation and relevance to their major. They must meet
or exceed to be considered for graduation.
Spacial Dynamics Workshop
w/Jaimen McMillan SDI's Director & Founder
Learned concepts in interacting with space in movement activities, in
learning, in social, therapeutic situations and personal development.
Spacial Dynamics is used in the training of athletes, dancers, special
education, hospice, physical therapy, movement therapy, personal training
and doctors.
Volunteer Work
Doerhnbecher Children's Hospital
"Dancers for Doerhnbecher" Chapter
Honored with the "Hero" Award from the Doctors and Staff at the children's
hospital for raising money through our annual Halloween haunted house
"Street of Screams".
Girl Scouts
Columbia River Chapter
Volunteer at Girl Scouting events and share in "Women in Business" to
inspire girls to pursue a career in small business. Very involved as a co-
leader for a senior troop of Girl Scouts who are currently working towards
the highest award the Gold Award.
Oregon Food Bank
Work in the food sorting and the new Fresh Alliance program to distribute
food to families in need across Oregon.
Personal interest and hobbies
Artistic Roller Skating
Oaks Skating Club
Nationally ranked competitive artistic roller skater in Dance and Figures.
Regional, State and West Coast Champion. Gold Medalist in International
Dance, American Dance and Figures. World Class in figures and loops. I
still skate for exercise and compete occasionally in adult skating events.
Involved in raising money to send club skaters who qualify to the U.S.
National Championship every year. Commissioned skating judge for
competitions and test centers. Substitute teaches skating classes in all
levels on occasion demonstrating basic balance skills, backward and forward
skating.
Rose Festivals "One More Time Around Again Marching Band"
Dance Team Member
Dance in the Portland Rose Festival Parade, Rose Festival Starlight Parade
and Rose Festival Performances such as Waterfront Park with the band.
Tae Kwon Do
Eastside Athletic Club - Clackamas
Student of Master Tim Swaboda and Grand Master Kim learning self-defense
skills and control through ancient Korean forms, sparring and breaking
boards.
Yoga
Fitness based yoga for strengthening and stretching.
Cross country and downhill skiing, yoga, dancing, live music, theater,
reading, gardening and enjoying my family.
References
George Kolibaba - General Manager of the Oaks Park in Portland, OR.
Curt Germundson - President of Evosus Software - Vancouver, WA.
Sherri Wemple - Client of both Pacific Dance Academy and More & More
Flowers.
Jessica Nelson - Present owner of Pacific Dance Academy and former dance
student of mine.
Amber Black - Former student of mine and an Occupational Therapist at
Kaiser in Portland, OR.
Copies of Degree's, Certificates and Awards can be supplied upon your
request.