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TYRA THOMPSON

TYRA THOMPSON

Los Angeles

Summary

Experienced in leadership and adept at excelling as an individual and collaborating with a team towards a common goal. Consistently recognized as a natural leader by instructors, teachers, coaches, coworkers, and friends. Held various leadership roles throughout my life that instilled in me a strong sense of responsibility. Successfully managed time, resolved conflicts, and learned the value of commitment and effective teamwork as the captain of the Grand Canyon University dance team. Expanded my abilities at a higher level and served as a Community Liaison as a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. Values of honesty, trustworthiness, hard work, drive, and kindness drive me to always deliver on my commitments. Find immense joy in the sports world and envision remaining actively involved in it.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Pilates Instructor

The Pilates Cave
08.2024 - Current
  • Promoted additional classes and available services to members.
  • Worked in team-based environment to provide clients with optimal fitness services.
  • Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual.
  • Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
  • Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
  • Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
  • Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.
  • Used music to motivate and energize classes.

Laker Girl

Los Angeles Lakers
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
  • Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
  • Taught dance classes to children and adults of different skill levels.
  • Demonstrated impressive flexibility, speed and agility when performing on the court.
  • Participated in numerous dances on the court to demonstrate technique and artistry.
  • Professionally performed funk, jazz and hip hop for home games.
  • Collaborated with choreographers and directors to create unique and captivating dance numbers.
  • Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
  • Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
  • Choreographed dance routines appropriate for age group and skill level for Junior Laker Camps.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

Dance Choreographer

Ottawa University
03.2024 - Current

Choreographed the National Pom Routine

  • Established and enforced safety standards, promoting warm-up exercises and proper technique.
  • Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
  • Implemented creative and challenging choreography to push students to next level.
  • Discovered and utilized talents of team.

Dance Choreographer

Basha High School
06.2023 - Current

Choreographed their Game Day and Jazz Routines for Nationals.

  • Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
  • Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
  • Implemented creative and challenging choreography to push students to next level.
  • Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.

Social Media Influencer

12.2021 - Current
  • Run and Manager Personal Account
  • Content Creation
  • Brand and Partnership Collaboration

Business Development Manager

Iannarino Fullen Group Staffing
10.2021 - Current
  • Open and Close Office each day
  • Cold Calling to Gain Business with new Clients
  • Attend Client Meetings
  • Full Cycle Sales
  • Negotiate Pricing and Complete Sales Paperwork
  • Responsible for Training New Hires
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
  • Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.

Choreographer

Soul Shock Dance Company
05.2019 - Current
  • Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
  • Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
  • Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
  • Created variety of original dance routines for different classes according to skill level and performance plans.
  • Traveled between company locations to provide dance camp instruction and supervise competitions.
  • Implemented creative and challenging choreography to push students to next level.

Office Manager and Dance Teacher

Soul Shock Dance Company
06.2014 - Current
  • Worked at the front desk taking and organizing payments helping with registration and class organization
  • Teaching classes both recreation and advanced competition dancers
  • Handled the directing, advising, problem solving, meeting and listening to parents and guardians about their students
  • Clean company dances for competitions
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Certified Pilates Instructor

Pilates Place
12.2023 - 07.2024
  • Promoted additional classes and available services to members.
  • Worked in team-based environment to provide clients with optimal fitness services.
  • Kept facilities and equipment clean and organized.
  • Attended continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual.
  • Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
  • Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
  • Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.

Notre Dame Prep Pom Coach

Notre Dame High School
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
  • Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
  • Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, tracked expenses, and reported on all team activities.
  • Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Choreographed all Routines for Nationals and placed 1st in Jazz routine the first time in school history.

Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader

Dallas Cowboys Football
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Made the Team after an Extensive 10 week Televised Training Camp
  • Cheered at all Dallas Cowboys Home Games
  • Made Show Group both years on the team
  • Appeared and Danced at Oxnard for Dallas Cowboys Training Camp both years on the team
  • Performed at Nascar both years
  • Performed at Formula One both years on the team
  • 2 years on Bathing Suit Calendar shoot made magazine both years
  • Responsible for Appearances and Charity Events
  • Danced with Luke Combs during Thanksgiving Red Kettle Halftime Performance (2021)
  • Danced with Jonas Brothers during Thanksgiving Red Kettle Halftime Performance
  • Organized and Hosted Junior DCC Camps with girls ages 5 to 18
  • Attended all practices on time with positive demeanor and willingness to work hard.
  • Entertained fans during games and at personal appearances by performing stunts and choreographed routines.
  • Practiced routines to improve flexibility and skill.
  • Participated in youth camps and clinics and offered insight and assistance with improving skills.
  • Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
  • Collaborated with teammates and coaches to build relationships and create cohesive team environment.
  • Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
  • Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances.
  • Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and optimized strategies to strengthen performance.
  • Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.

Education

Bachelors - Sports Management Broadcasting

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2021

Skills

  • Injury prevention techniques
  • Pilates breathing techniques
  • Stress management techniques
  • Persuasive negotiations
  • Relationship building
  • Market and competitive analysis
  • Service-driven sales
  • Performance coaching
  • Employee motivation
  • Proposal development
  • Consultative sales
  • Social media savvy
  • Video editing
  • Social media content campaigns
  • Social media posting
  • Content production
  • Trending stories
  • Influencer collaboration

Awards

  • Was rewarded by my Coach by being asked to be Captain of my dance team while at GCU my Junior and Senior year.
  • Won first place in the nation for Game day three years in a row at UDA College Dance Nationals receiving three national championship rings.
  • Accomplished many Elite dancer awards and dancer of the year awards through my competition years as a young child and throughout my high school years.
  • Made the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders first time auditioning after a 10 week televised try out.
  • Made the Los Angeles Laker Girls first time auditioning.

Timeline

Certified Pilates Instructor

The Pilates Cave
08.2024 - Current

Laker Girl

Los Angeles Lakers
08.2024 - Current

Dance Choreographer

Ottawa University
03.2024 - Current

Certified Pilates Instructor

Pilates Place
12.2023 - 07.2024

Notre Dame Prep Pom Coach

Notre Dame High School
10.2023 - 04.2024

Dance Choreographer

Basha High School
06.2023 - Current

Social Media Influencer

12.2021 - Current

Business Development Manager

Iannarino Fullen Group Staffing
10.2021 - Current

Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader

Dallas Cowboys Football
06.2021 - 05.2023

Choreographer

Soul Shock Dance Company
05.2019 - Current

Office Manager and Dance Teacher

Soul Shock Dance Company
06.2014 - Current

Bachelors - Sports Management Broadcasting

Grand Canyon University
TYRA THOMPSON