GENEVIEVE MARIE MUZQUIZ
45848 Queen Palm Lane Indio
Summary
Accomplished Director offering 20 years of experience in combining cross-functional competencies in staff management, operations planning, customer retention and management. Successful in creating and executing standard operating policies and procedures to positively impact organizational goals. Dependable leader with skills to develop, coach and motivate staff and students while interfacing with executives on all levels. Dance, theater, and business are strengths. Versatile Coach bringing 20 years of coaching experience at all levels. Proven trainer, problem-solver and program leader.
Energetic Office Manager equipped to support day-to-day operational functions and accomplish business goals. Blends advanced organizational, technical and business expertise to enhance workflows. Focused on attentively assisting office staff and customers and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager & Purchasing Manager
Conserve Landcare
Indio
08.2022 - Current
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for staff and executives.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement of office supplies.
- Implemented office policies to improve efficiency and workflow.
- Developed communication strategies to enhance team collaboration.
- Assisted in budgeting and financial tracking for office expenditures.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
- Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
- Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
Head Dance Team Coach
La Quinta High School
La Quinta
06.2021 - Current
- Developed annual dance curriculum aligned with school standards and student interests.
- Organized team auditions, assessing skills and selecting dancers for performances.
- Coordinated practice schedules, ensuring availability of facilities and equipment.
- Mentored team members, fostering teamwork and enhancing dance techniques.
- Collaborated with school administration on event planning and logistics.
- Implemented choreography for competitions, balancing creativity with technical skill.
- Communicated effectively with parents about team progress and event details.
- Managed costume selection and maintenance for performances and competitions.
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Ensured that all routines adhered to school policies and regulations.
- Provided feedback to help dancers improve their skillset.
- Developed strategies to increase team spirit among members.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student's progress and upcoming events.
- Organized and managed practices for the Dance Team, ensuring all members were present.
- Created choreography for performances, collaborating with team members to ensure a successful outcome.
Assistant Manager/ Instructor/Dance Team Director
Starlight Dance Center
Palm Desert
08.2019 - Current
- Teach classes and choreograph routines in various styles and techniques including Hip-Hop, Jazz-Funk, Femme and pop.
- Choreograph routines for Hip-Hop competition teams guiding students to better their techniques and confidence.
- Developed and executed marketing plans to increase established studio business. Help increased sales/students/registration by 10%.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Approximatley 20-30 hours a week including rehearsals, choreography, competitions, teaching, communications, and calendaring
- Assisted instructors in planning and executing dance classes for various skill levels.
- Coordinated schedules for classes, events, and instructor availability at the center.
- Developed promotional materials to enhance community engagement and attract new students.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards at the center.
- Facilitated communication between management, instructors, and students to ensure smooth operations.
Empire Dance Company
Owner/Director
Indio
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Created travel team to work and build dancers technique throughout California.
- Choreographed solo, duo and group performances for contemporary dance company.
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Approximately 20 hours per week including teaching, paperwork, critiques, costumes, & communications
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Teacher/Competition Team/Hip-Hop Director
California Dance Company
Anderson
09.2011 - 08.2023
- Teach classes and choreograph routines in various styles and techniques including Hip-Hop, Jazz-Funk, Femme and pop.
- Choreograph routines for Hip-Hop competition teams guiding students to better their techniques and confidence.
- Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments.
- Travel bi-monthly and teach via zoom
- Approximately 8-10 hours per week including classes, choreography, music editing, and communications
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse dance styles and age groups.
- Instructed students in technique, choreography, and performance skills.
- Coordinated rehearsals and performances for multiple dance productions.
Director/ Dance Instructor
Chico Creek Dance Center/Full Force Dance Co
Chico
08.1999 - 08.2019
- Responsible for attending meetings, competitions and performances as well as setting up travel and lodging for students.
- Manage master schedule for entire studio including rehearsal schedules for competition members and 50 customer call per day.
- Raised money through fundraisers and managed money accordingly ensuring business remained profitable.
- Promoted dance company through social media platforms and word of mouth.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Organized special open houses to gain new clients.
- Developed and executed marketing plans to increase studio business.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Hiring, payroll, and staff organization; staff policies
- Costume designs, organizing and orders
- Approximatley 30-35 hours per week. I was the head director in charge on scheduling, teaching, choreogrphy, costumes, commuincations, staff hiring/implementations, student assistants, calendars, fundraising, music, and adverstisment.
Long-term Substitute Teacher
La Quinta Middle School
La Quinta
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Taught English and Pre-algebra classes for 8th graders.
- Theater teacher for drama class.
- Directed and guided students in yearly theater production.
- Duties included- instruct classes, class preparations, and good role model for young students.
Bookkeeper/ Secretary
Butte County Credit Bureau
Chico
03.2004 - 06.2005
- Processing daily payments, verifying accuracy, entering totals and making daily deposits.
- Close books to balance for the month, wrote checks and statements for clients.
- Kept files current, answered phones, respected personnel financial and other business related issues with the strictest confidentiality.
Education
Master’s Degree - Masters of Arts in Education
National University
La Jolla, CA 08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CABachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
California State University
Chico, CASkills
- Directing/Teacher/Instructor/Coaching
- Personnel, Word, filing, Office 365, phones, meetings
- Retail
- Customer service
- Hiring
- Safety awareness
- Program planning
- Special events planning
- Team Bonding
- Bookkeeping; Quick Books, Record keeping, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation
- Effective communication
- Stage Performance
- Choreography
- Project Management
- Fundraising
- Costume & Make-up Designer
- Office management
- Inventory management
- Budget administration
- Procurement strategies
- Scheduling coordination
- Event planning
- Marketing execution
- Time management
- Leadership development
- Bookkeeping
- Training and coaching
- Team supervision
Certification
- Adult CPR
- Child CPR
- Infant CPR
- First Aid
Timeline
Office Manager & Purchasing Manager
Conserve Landcare
08.2022 - Current
Head Dance Team Coach
La Quinta High School
06.2021 - Current
Empire Dance Company
Owner/Director
01.2021 - 08.2023
Master’s Degree - Masters of Arts in Education
National University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager/ Instructor/Dance Team Director
Starlight Dance Center
08.2019 - Current
Teacher/Competition Team/Hip-Hop Director
California Dance Company
09.2011 - 08.2023
Long-term Substitute Teacher
La Quinta Middle School
09.2007 - 06.2008
Bookkeeper/ Secretary
Butte County Credit Bureau
03.2004 - 06.2005
Director/ Dance Instructor
Chico Creek Dance Center/Full Force Dance Co
08.1999 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of The Desert
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
California State University