ARCHANA DESAI

***** **** ******* **** • SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48317 • 586-***-****• ac63qm@r.postjobfree.com DIRECTOR, COORDINATOR, OFFICE MANAGER with more than 20 years of diverse experience in administrative operations, project management, event planning, execution, and conflict resolution. Creative, dedicated, detail-oriented leader skilled in building high-performing teams through mentoring and training, overseeing individuals to ensure proper fulfillment of tasks as well as productive business operations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Office Management

Business Leadership

Project Management

Administrative Support

Conflict Resolution

Training & Development

Problem Solving

Event Planning

Team Building

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) 2018 Certified Scrum Master (CSM) 2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Alapadma Dance Yoga Institute – Dance Director – Shelby Township, MI 2002 – Present

Founded a registered dance school instructing ~50 young adult students annually in Indian classical dance and yoga practices; additionally, trained hundreds of students throughout tenure for cultural performances.

Mentored students to a high level of performance, leading select students to successfully graduate.

Planned, organized, and executed the school’s annual dance recital to showcase the students’ progress and demonstrate training, directing the performances to align with instructed choreography and teachings.

Oversaw advertising, costumes, dance choreography, and venue selection for the event.

Directed advertising initiatives such as designing flyers, drafting brochures, establishing marketing plans, and developing the institute’s website in order to attract students and promote event performances.

Managed all administrative and accounting procedures including accounts receivable and payable, class and meeting schedules, purchase orders, and rental agreements to maintain business operations.

Organized a student graduation event and performance in India, in addition to preparing students for required exams in affiliation with the university in India to assist with obtaining a high grade. Additional Experience: EDUStaff – Substitute Teacher: 2008 - Present Joyous Primary English School – Interim Principal Med Share, Michigan Cardiology & Health Stop Medical Center : Medical Biller, Receptionist, Patients Chart Management EDUCATION Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Criminal & Labor Laws: Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Master of Arts (MA), Indian Classical Dance: Gandharva Mahavidyalaya (BGSS) Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature: Veer Narmad South Gujarat University LICENSURE Registered Advocate Bar Council of Gujarat, India: Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT): Namaste Yoga Studio, Yoga Alliance USA DEVELOPMENT Web Development Training: Expert Computer Consultant, Inc. Computer Programming & Database: Expert Computer Consultant, Inc. Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project 2016

Word Process Training: Marygrove College

AFFILIATIONS Former Elected Executive Committee Member: Gujarati Samaj of Detroit Former Elected Ladies Representative: JP Shroff Arts College & D E Italia High School AWARDS Certificate of Appreciation as Interim Principal: Joyous Primary School Academic Achievement & Exemplary Attendance: Marygrove College 1st Place in Indian Classical Dance Competition x7 1st Place in Vocal Music Competition x3