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Lauren Olsen

Long Beach

Summary

Versatile and driven professional with a strong background in customer engagement, team support, and creative instruction. Skilled at building positive relationships, adapting to new challenges, and contributing to organizational growth. Experienced in training, mentoring, and fostering collaborative environments that bring out the best in others. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence in every role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Front and Center Stage
Burbank
05.2023 - 08.2025
  • Maintained clean, organized sales floor to enhance shopping experience.
  • Operated cash register, processed transactions, and managed returns efficiently.
  • Trained new employees on shop operations and effective sales techniques.
  • Executed opening and closing procedures to ensure optimal shop functionality.
  • Created advertisements and flyers for marketing and customer information.

Dance Instructor

Burbank YMCA
Burbank
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Cultivated a positive learning environment by providing encouragement and support.
  • Assessed student progress and delivered constructive feedback to promote improvement.
  • Developed and implemented dance classes catering to all ages, levels, and abilities.
  • Created thematic choreography routines for both soloists and groups.

Dance Teacher's Assistant

Fostering Dreams Project
Arleta
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with staff to create engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs.
  • Assisted lead instructor in planning and organizing dance classes for diverse skill levels.
  • Managed classroom behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate students across various ages and experience levels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05-2028

High School Diploma -

John Burroughs High School
Burbank, CA
05-2025

Skills

  • Customer service excellence
  • Team collaboration
  • Lesson planning
  • Dance instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Marketing strategies
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Retail operations
  • Conflict resolution

Volunteering

  • For Goodness Cakes: Baking, decorating, and delivering custom cakes to foster homes for birthdays, holidays, and other celebrations (April 2022-Present)
  • Portraits of Kindness: Created portraits of underprivileged children in Malawi and Nigeria through a school club
  • Burbank Animal Shelter: Fostered and raised 16 kittens over 2 years, helping their physical and emotional health before finding them a forever home (November 2020- August 2022)

Timeline

Dance Instructor

Burbank YMCA
08.2024 - 12.2024

Dance Teacher's Assistant

Fostering Dreams Project
08.2024 - 12.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Front and Center Stage
05.2023 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Long Beach

High School Diploma -

John Burroughs High School
Lauren Olsen