EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

UC International College (New Zealand)

University of Canterbury (New Zealand)

University of Calgary

Co-op Status: Full time student

Currently seeking first work term

SKILLS

Communication: Both excellent oral and written skills as developed through vast experience in group projects, debate, and peer presentations. Ability to connect with individuals without bias and/or prejudice

Technological: Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, some knowledge in InDesign, SPSS and Photoshop

Languages: Beginner oral and written Russian, French and Spanish

Problem Solving: Ability to act efficiently and appropriately to un-planned situations

Leadership: Ability to lead a team of individuals through a new and/or challenging project, as demonstrated in NGO volunteer experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dance Teacher 2012-2013; 2015-Present

Premiere Dance Academy (5-10 hrs per week)

Teacher and competition choreographer in the disciplines of Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Street Jazz and fitness classes

Leading students from ages 5-25

Punctual, energetic and assertive in teaching all levels of dance

Resort Employee May-September/2014

Mabel Lake Resort and Golf Course (40 hrs per week)

Landscaped, pumped gas at boat marina

Quickly adapted to new and previously unknown tasks

Station Supervisor July/2016

Calgary Stampede

Supervised a team of 10 summer employees in grandstand bar kiosk

Had to think on feet and rectify problems promptly, relating to staff and product shortages

Approachable to employees being supervised

VOLUNTEERING

Spiritual Fruit Ministries

Ladyville, Belize (2011) (3 weeks)

Montego Bay, Jamaica (2014) (2 months)

Premiere Dance Academy (over 300 hours, over 5 years)

Facilitating recitals, assisting Artistic Director(s), coordinating costumes and splicing music

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Member of University of Canterbury’s Labour Party Club (2015)

Member of University of Calgary’s Red Cross Club (2016-)

INTERESTS

Yoga, water skiing and cross-country skiing

Traveling

Tracking international news

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