Cody Olafson
Calgary
Summary
Talented administrator/manager highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Prestige Dance Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Head of Administration
Canadian Property Stars
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Answered up to 100 incoming/outgoing calls per day and directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Leveraged bookkeeping software and automated processes to reduce errors.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for up to 50 employees
Dance Instructor/Senior Team Leader
Sound Kreations
09.2016 - Current
- Lead over 300 school dance residencies as an "artist in resident" in schools throughout the Calgary Schools districts including Public, Private and Catholic divisions.
- Plan all aspects of school performance including choreography, blocking, music, stage set up etc.
- Facilitate and maintain relationships with school contacts.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
Zumba Jammer (Choreography Specialist) Canada
Zumba Fitness Home Office
06.2015 - Current
- Instruct and lead instructors in continuing education courses to further their teaching skills and or buisnesses.
- Chosen by the creator of Zumba fitness Beto Perez and the Zumba head office to be a leader in the territory of Canada.
- Marketing, organization and all financial aspects of planning sessions.
- Toured extensively Asia, United States and Canada teaching Zumba masterclasses and instructor trainings.
Group Fitness Instructor
Gold's Gym Calgary Country Hills
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Created innovative and organized group fitness events and masterclasses within the gym
- Lead members through a variety of classes including barre, Zumba and Strong by Zumba.
- Create class plans including progressions, levels and cueing to best serve class participants.
Education
Diploma - Business Administration
Lethbridge Community College
01.2024
FIS & CPR Certified - Group Fitness
Canfit Pro
2016
High School Diploma -
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
Lethbridge, AB2010
Skills
- Recordkeeping and File Management
- Managing Appointments
- Managing Reception
- Account Management and Updating
- Managing Employee Relations
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Social Media Platforms
- Income and Expense Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Invoice Reconciliation
Accomplishments
- Raised over $200,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society through Fundraisers in memory of my father.
- Coordinated multiple community fitness events to raise funds and awareness against Domestic Violence in partnership with local charity Gems for Gems.
- Chosen to represent Western Canada as an Educator by the creator of Zumba Fitness and the head office in Miami
- Head of Administration for Canadian Property Stars for the past 3 years.
Timeline
Manager
Prestige Dance Academy
08.2023 - Current
Head of Administration
Canadian Property Stars
02.2020 - 06.2023
Dance Instructor/Senior Team Leader
Sound Kreations
09.2016 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
Gold's Gym Calgary Country Hills
09.2016 - 06.2021
Zumba Jammer (Choreography Specialist) Canada
Zumba Fitness Home Office
06.2015 - Current
Diploma - Business Administration
Lethbridge Community College
FIS & CPR Certified - Group Fitness
Canfit Pro
High School Diploma -
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
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