Jennifer Olsem

Profile
With a love for the theatre arts, and a background and passion in dance and ballroom dance, I enjoy teaching others how to become more fit through movement. I truly believe dance comes from the sole and it should be embraced and explored.

Dance/Fitness Experience
Zumba Instructor, Batavia Park district, Batavia, IL _July 2009- Present
Responsible for choreography and leading morning Zumba fitness classes.

Zumba Instructor, Geneva Park district, Geneva, IL _June 2009- Present
Responsible for choreography and leading multiple Zumba fitness classes.

Zumba Basic 2 certification, lake geneva, WI — may 2009
Certification to teach Zumba latin dances (Flamenco, Samba, Tango & Bellydancing)

Zumba Basic 1 certification, Melrose park, il — December 2008
Certification to teach Zumba latin dances (Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Cha-cha, &Cumbia)

Zumba Zin member, December 2008
Part of the Zumba Instructors Network, which allows me receive new Zumba approved music and choreography monthly as well as networking with other members.

Dance instructor & Dance company choreographer , Gull point Dance, pensacola, FL —1989-1992
Responsible for choreography and teaching multiple dance classes in Tap and Jazz for a performing company. Entailed staging, costumes, and organizing multiple charity performances through out the years.

ballroom dance instructor ,Fred Astaire Dance studios, Pensacola, FL— 1991-1992
Responsible for teaching smooth and latin ballroom dances and retaining dance clients.

Dance demonstrator ,Al Gilbert dance workshops, Traveling — 1987-1992
Responsible for demonstrating proper techniques and choreography to students enrolled in Al Gilbert, of Hollywood, CA Tap Workshops throughout the Southeast region.

Business Experience
Merchandise Manager, Gap inc., Mary Esther, Fl & Pensacola, FL — 2000-2003
Responsible for merchandising successful million dollar plus stores along with the staffing and operational duties of the business for Old Navy.

Merchandise Manager, Sax inc., Mary Esther, Fl — 1999-2000
Responsible for merchandising and staffing of the Home Store as well as the Women’s Better Sportswear departments for McCrae’s Department Store.

Merchandise Manager, Belk/Mercantile co., Jacksonville, FL — 1996-1999
Responsible for merchandising and staffing multiple departments and multiple inventories during a buy-out for Gayfer’s, Dillard’s and Bellk’s Department Stores.

Education

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
1992-1994 Bachelor of Science, Journalism

University of west Florida, pensacola, Florida
1990-1992 Associates of Arts

Skills
I have a background in teaching dance and a love for dance and performance. With a knowledge and background in latin ballroom dance, Zumba is an obvious choice for me. Zumba allows me to explore many different styles of latin dance (salsa, cumbia, samba, tango, reggaeton and merengue) and music with others while creating a fun atmosphere for people to enjoy and dance like no one’s watching!
Being a Zumba Instructor’s Network (ZIN) member, it allows me to keep my music and dances fresh while also allowing me to stay current with Zumba workshops and class certifications.