Kirsten Leslie
Boulder
Summary
Motivated and exuberant aspiring writer looking to transition careers from Dance and Fitness Professional. Passionate for storytelling and creating art through written and visual mediums.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Program Specialist
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation
12.2023 - Current
- Assist in the coordination of the City’s recreational programs for dance and fitness.
- Schedule adult and youth programs for dance.
- Assist in scheduling and loading into Active programs and classes for dance and proof seasonal Recreation Guide for dance and fitness.
- Communicate with internal and external customers regarding dance and fitness classes.
- Update website for dance program.
- Create marketing materials to highlight fitness and dance programs and classes.
Recreation Program Instructor
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - Current
- Provides support and leadership in all aspects of the Health and Wellness program.
- Lead, instruct and motivate participants from toddler to older adults in group dance classes.
- Lead, instruct and motivate participants from toddler to older adults in group fitness classes.
- Work with and provide modifications for people of all ages and skill levels.
- Coach participants through safe and effective dance and fitness programming and technique.
- Create a community of wellness.
Director
Wolchek Academy of Martial Arts
10.2021 - Current
- Administrative duties including studio management software and class registration.
- Organize special events such as community-wide "Trunk-or-Treat" and "Easter Egg Hunt', Parent's Night Out, etc. including communication and coordination with outside businesses and vendors.
- Supervise Summer Camp and After School Programs, including training staff.
- Create and implement curriculum for preschool martial arts classes.
- Track, order, organize and sell pro shop equipment and apparel.
- Customer service for clientele, youth and adult.
Barre Fitness Instructor/ Front Desk
Kondition Fitness
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Instructed barre fitness classes weekly.
- Guided clients in safe exercise practices.
- Identified physical limitations of clients, and created fitting alternative exercises.
- Checked-in clientele, sold memberships and retail items.
- Cleaned and inspected equipment.
Dance Studio Owner
Kinesis Dance
03.2014 - 06.2021
- Owned and operated full-service dance studio.
- Customer services for clientele, adult and youth.
- Instructed multiple styles of dance to various ages and abilities, from toddler to adult, beginner to pre-professional.
- Created award-winning choreography for performance and competition.
- Equal partnership shared responsibility with the preparation and administration of annual budget.
- Organized and submitted payroll for all employees and contractors.
- Organized special events such as "New Year's Adult Dance Sampler", bi-annual concerts and performances.
- Scheduled and implemented programming.
Recreation Program Coordinator-Dance
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation
03.2006 - 03.2014
- Instructed multiple styles of dance to various ages and abilities, from toddler to adult, beginner to pre-professional.
- Supervised staff and instructors.
- Organized and submitted payroll for all employees and contractors.
- Organized special events such as "New Year's Adult Dance Sampler", bi-annual concerts and performances.
- Created award-winning choreography for performance and competition.
- Scheduled and implemented programming.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of New Mexico
12.1998
High School Diploma - undefined
Topeka High School
01.1993
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Leadership
- Effective Time Management
- Customer Service
- Customer Relations
- Organizational Skills
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Recreation Program Specialist
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation
12.2023 - Current
Recreation Program Instructor
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - Current
Barre Fitness Instructor/ Front Desk
Kondition Fitness
12.2022 - 01.2024
Director
Wolchek Academy of Martial Arts
10.2021 - Current
Dance Studio Owner
Kinesis Dance
03.2014 - 06.2021
Recreation Program Coordinator-Dance
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation
03.2006 - 03.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Topeka High School
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of New Mexico
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