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Chetna Dobhal

Derby,Derbyshire

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work history

Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner Trainee

Dhai Akshar Educational Trust NGO
Mumbai, India
  • Devised and implemented therapeutic plans for various conditions to promote well-being.
  • Tailored client-centred plans to help clients achieve well-being goals.
  • Adhered to safeguarding policies to maintain consistency and high standard of care across services.
  • Conducted needs assessment to determine nature and severity of different problems in the group setting.
  • Designed therapeutic programmes including recreational activities to help improve and maintain holistic functioning of groups and individuals.
  • Evaluated success of different techniques by documenting clients' progress individually in a group setting.
  • Applied manual and physical self-care techniques to administer therapeutic care and treatment.
  • Communicated with supervisors to coordinate treatments and provide continuity of care.
  • Selected appropriate criteria to measure progress and treatment success to gain evidence-based insights.
  • Cultivated trusting relationships with clients, resulting in commitment to treatment programmes.

Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner Trainee

Kasturba Shelter for Women
Mumbai, India
  • Assessed risk of injury and implemented preventative measures to help safeguard patients.
  • Tailored client-centred plans to help clients achieve well-being related goals.
  • Devised and implemented treatment plans for various conditions to promote recovery or rehabilitation.
  • Conducted interviews and needs assessment to determine nature and severity of different health problems.
  • Adhered to the safeguarding policies to maintain consistency and high standard of care across services.
  • Designed inclusive therapeutic programmes including recreational activities to help improve and maintain holistic functioning of groups and individuals.
  • Considered problems analytically, leveraging different skills, resources and techniques to develop solutions.
  • Selected appropriate criteria to measure progress and therapeutic treatment success to gain evidence-based insights.
  • Complied with ethical practice and data confidentiality protocols.
  • Cultivated trusting relationships with clients, resulting in commitment to treatment programmes.
  • Evaluated success of different treatments by documenting clients' progress.

Professional Dancer

Shiamak Davar International (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, India
  • Attended daily rehearsals to perfect dance routines and movements in multiple roles.
  • Sang and danced in creative ensembles and troupes during dramatic and comedic performances.
  • Participated in workshops to learn new skills and keep current on latest artistic techniques.
  • Harmonised body movements with musical accompaniment rhythm.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
  • Identified and studied emerging dance genres to modify routines.
  • Took cues from music to adjust routine to rhythm.
  • Studied and interpreted choreography to determine gestures to communicate concepts.
  • Achieved dance roles in events, shows films by participating.
  • Coordinated with choreographers to refine movements and properly enact intended performance.
  • Picked up choreography moves easily, immediately incorporating changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
  • Performed live on stage during musical productions and television programs.
  • Interacted with guests in and out of shows to answer questions and promote dancing.

Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Vibrations-The Dance Studio
Dehradun, India
  • Maintained necessary documentation to record class activities, student progress and payments.
  • Managed inventory and maintenance of costumes and accessories.
  • Utilised different styles of teaching to accommodate students of differing abilities.
  • Set up studio and returned space to original state to promote timekeeping in shared workspace.
  • Inspired and encouraged students to explore different types of dance for creative expression.
  • Choreographed Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Bollywood dances, tailoring routines to meet different styles and levels of ability.
  • Developed, planned and delivered fun, safe and educational dance curriculum to students aged 4-45.
  • Planned sessions based on set curriculum, student goals and individual preferences for relevant and interesting classes.
  • Prepped students for formal auditions and exams, helping students to achieve success.
  • Helped to increase participant confidence by leading guided demonstrations and facilitating controlled and free practice.
  • Explained and demonstrated complex dance moves and techniques, breaking up long sequences to aid memorisation.
  • Gave personalised feedback to help individuals improve performance and identify areas for further practice.
  • Coached individual students in Ballet and Jazz dance, personalising teaching and support to best meet bespoke needs.
  • Implemented class rules, promoted mutual respect and used gentle discipline for productive and punctual classes.
  • Instructed groups of up to 60 participants, creating interactive and productive learning environment.
  • Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Used positive reinforcement to support underperforming students to achieve significant improvements in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary dances.
  • Prepared and delivered carefully crafted lessons to introduce students to dance technique and positions.

Marketing Intern

Knick Knack Nook
New Delhi, India
  • Participated in weekly brainstorming meetings, contributing innovative ideas for upcoming marketing initiatives and branding efforts.
  • Produced and presented new social media campaign ideas to increase exposure.
  • Assisted in organising marketing events by sending invitations and booking venue.


Project Lead

Evolve Foundation
New Delhi, India
  • Established and outlined project strategy, keeping staff aligned on common goals.
  • Recruited and trained 3 team members.
  • Mentored and supervised 2 team members+ direct reports.
  • Coordinated project responsibilities of 3 team members.

Campus Ambassador

HIKE Messenger
New Delhi, India
  • Developed marketing collateral and freebies to attract new students.
  • Collected and collated student data to formulate unique insights.
  • Attended digital marketing events to raise brand awareness and leverage emerging opportunities.
  • Harnessed strategic planning and events to bolster campaigns.
  • Shared experiences to nurture understanding and rapport with students.
  • Drove brand awareness on campus by hosting dynamic events and giving out free samples.
  • Built reputation as positive role model and trusted student adviser.
  • Converted diverse students through open days and live chat sessions.
  • Resolved complex queries by offering tailored solutions.

Content Creator Intern

Artist League India
New Delhi, India
  • Develop original content through independent sources.
  • Wrote content and uploaded it to Artist League's content management system.
  • Posted daily on 3 social media sites.
  • Designed fliers content to promote events and company updates.
  • Scheduled content releases to meet required deadlines.
  • Collaborated with writing team and content manager to develop strategic content.
  • Managed editorial calendar to produce timely content.
  • Researched similar industry topics and integrated online sources to produce quality content.
  • Used best practices in producing content to define mission of organisation.
  • Produced high quality, impactful content to strict deadlines, consistently meeting brand standards.
  • Coordinated with design team to integrate images and text for articles.
  • Edited and proofread written documents to correct grammatical errors and punctuation.
  • Distinguished needs of customers and customised content to address gaps.

Customer Service Executive

SAGE Publications Ltd
Dehradun, India
  • Warmly greeted customers with positive telephone and e-mail etiquette, asking well-rounded questions to identify issues.
  • Exceeded targets by delivering comprehensive and consistent service.
  • Escalated complex issues quickly to supervisors to avoid lost revenue.
  • Updated account information after customer calls/e-mails for well-maintained data accuracy.
  • Offered detailed product and service advice based on customer needs.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Provided professional and helpful support to new and existing clients.
  • Upheld data accuracy on internal database.
  • Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
  • Answered and re-directed calls/e-mails for swift resolution.
  • Thoroughly monitored compliance with customer service standards to maintain stellar industry reputation.
  • Responded to and summarised customer complaints and feedback.
  • Responded to customer queries and provided excellent customer service.
  • Maintained working knowledge of available products and services.
  • Engaged in team-building activities to build rapport with staff.
  • Participated in meetings to discuss goals and target.
  • Registered customer information to maintain accurate records.
  • Applied best practices to comply with customer service procedures.
  • Handled queries within strict timeframe targets.

Education

Master of Arts - Dance Movement Psychotherapy

University of Derby
Derby, Great Britain
09/2023 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Dance Movement Therapy

Tata Institute of Social Science
Mumbai, India
05/2022 - 05/2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi
New Delhi, India
08/2017 - 11/2020

One Year Training Program Certification - Dance

Shiamak Davar Institute for Performing Arts
Mumbai, India

High School - English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Economics

Scholars Home
Dehradun, India

Skills

  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Executive support
  • Customer services and experience
  • Office 365 usage
  • Relationships and rapport
  • Effective communication
  • Planning skills
  • Organised and efficient
  • Detail-orientated
  • Event planning
  • Digital event hosting
  • Social media account management
  • Brand advocacy
  • Outreach campaigns
  • Campaign promotion

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
French
Beginner

Additional Information

  • Dance and Movement Workshop at Antara Senior Living, 2017.
  • Fundraiser for providing mental health aid to the Children of Marginalised Communities in collaboration with Light Up (Emotions Matter Foundation & Girl Up Seher, 2021.
  • Volunteer at Dehradun COVID Relief leads.
  • Received Most Calm and Peaceful employee at SAGE Publications.
  • Received certificate of training for completing the employee sensitization and awareness coursefor 2020 as mandated by The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 at SAGE Publishing.

Timeline

Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner Trainee

Dhai Akshar Educational Trust NGO

Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner Trainee

Kasturba Shelter for Women

Professional Dancer

Shiamak Davar International (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Vibrations-The Dance Studio

Marketing Intern

Knick Knack Nook

Project Lead

Evolve Foundation

Campus Ambassador

HIKE Messenger

Content Creator Intern

Artist League India

Customer Service Executive

SAGE Publications Ltd

Master of Arts - Dance Movement Psychotherapy

University of Derby
09/2023 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Dance Movement Therapy

Tata Institute of Social Science
05/2022 - 05/2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi
08/2017 - 11/2020

One Year Training Program Certification - Dance

Shiamak Davar Institute for Performing Arts

High School - English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Economics

Scholars Home
Chetna Dobhal