Sarah Schaffer

EDUCATION Master of Business Administration, Management Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas; GPA 3.5 Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Harding University; Searcy, Arkansas; GPA 3.2 Minor in English Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas; GPA 3.5 Teacher Certification, Business Education McLennan Community College; Waco, Texas OVERVIEW OF EXPERIENCE/ACHIEVEMENTS IN DANCE • 24 years of overall dance experience within the areas of jazz, funk/pop, pom-pom, lyrical, military, tap, and ballet • 12 years of teaching dance and choreography • 8 years of personal dance performance • 7 years of costume design and theme development • 7 years of coaching and managing a dance team/company/group • 6 years of personal competitive dance (winning several awards) • 4 years of dance education conventions and camps participant • Dance/Drill Team Directors of America former member • Area dance team try-out judge • All-Star pom-pom team • Cheerleading choreographer • ASC Regional Dance Champion • Dance camp instructor • Dupree Dance Scholarship recipient OVERVIEW OF EXPERIENCE IN YOGA • Level 1 Basic and Integrated Yoga certification; YogaFit • 1 year of leading and teaching the practice of yoga in group format ORGANIZATIONS OF EXPERIENCE/ACHIEVEMENTS IN DANCE AND YOGA Joy’s School of Dance • Waco, Texas • Lead Tap, Jazz, and Yoga Teacher; Company Teacher • Top Awards for group at all competitions and choreography awards • Organize and teach several classes a week • Develop and increase dance skills Baylor University Dance Company • Waco, Texas • Advisor • Provide dance steps and combinations • Critique dance skills • Perfect routines for performances Robinson Drill Team • Robinson, Texas • Dance Team Coach • Division 1 rating for all competitive dances and Sportsmanship Award • Increased team moral and self-esteem • Designed and taught dance camp Harding University • Searcy, Arkansas • Spring Sing Director • 1st place in Choreography, Costume Design, Originality and Overall Performance Award • Taught and choreographed all dances and steps • Organized practices Wright Christian Academy • Tulsa, Oklahoma • Dance and Cheerleading Choreographer • Positively critiqued dances and cheers • Demonstrated time management skills BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Marketing Representative Central Texas Advanced Medical Imaging • Waco, Texas • 2006- Current As the MRI Marketing Management Specialist, I have increased regional sales revenue, established a proven track record of success, created and implemented successful sales strategies targeting Family Practitioners, Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurologists, Neuro-Surgeons, and Internal Medicine Physicians. • Increase physician referral volume by 11%. • Coordinate all sales, marketing, and promotions. • Implement strategic marketing plans for increasing profitability. • Introduce high-impact concepts of promotions to grow revenue. • Retain referrals from high volume physicians. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Dance Instructor Joy’s School of Dance • Waco, Texas • 2004- Current • Choreograph dances for students of all ages. • Create an environment where students feel safe to express themselves. • Facilitate group learning for all students to be in sequence. Adjunct Business Instructor Hill College • Hillsboro, Texas • 2007- Current • Coordinate curriculum for better understanding of material. • Emphasize the real-world application of skills learned. • Enable students to learn independently so that they become life long learners. Internship Supervisor and Mentor Central Texas Advanced Medical Imaging with Baylor University • Waco, Texas • 2007 – Current • Create projects and activities that instill applicable real-world experience. • Lead the student to make independent decisions that produces successful outcomes. • Evaluate performances in order to provide applicable feedback. Dance I, II, III, IV and English I Secondary Teacher Robinson Independent School District • Robinson, Texas • 2004 – 2005 • Constructed a curriculum that promotes learning and engages struggling students. • Developed individual lesson plans for an effective student learning experience. • Delegated group activities to encourage teamwork among learners. • Fostered an environment for success for all students. ACHIEVEMENTS AND AFFILIATIONS • Dean’s List • Radiology Business Management Association; Marketing Committee • American Marketing Association; AMA Visuals Committee and Advertising Committee • Ju Go Ju Social Club, Secretary, Sponsor’s Aid, Sports Captain and “Most Spirited” • Spring Sing Director, 1st place overall, originality, choreography and costumes • Special Olympics Volunteer Additional experience available upon request. References available upon request