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Debbie Harding

Debbie Harding

Southport,Merseyside

Summary

I take on challenging roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. I am driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. My business is Customer-oriented with a strong history of leading my staff to meet or exceed objectives. I am dedicated and hardworking with an internal drive to deliver excellence. I'm a tactical team builder with a strong background in training and team development. I'm enthusiastic and use my knowledge to resolve customer problems. I always work to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service. I am a loyal employee with a solid understanding of training and mentoring employees, a dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. I'm organised and dependable with 24 years of experience running my own business. Also. successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I'm willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. I'm eager to apply knowledge and gain practical experience. I have a reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Dance Examiner

Professional Teachers of Dancing
Various Locations, County Down
05.2021 - Current

I travel to Dance Schools in various locations to examine pupils aged 4 upwards in different genres of dance such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop.

Dance School Teacher and Owner

Self Employed
Formby, Sefton
05.2000 - Current
  • Readied students for specific exams and assessments.
  • Planned and delivered engaging sessions focused on Dance in various genres.
  • Organised opportunities for students to showcase their work.
  • Tailored assigned tasks to suit students' passions, interests and abilities.

Retail cashier

B and Q
Southport, Sefton
09.1993 - 05.2000
  • Assisted customers to locate items on shop floor.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Helped meet business needs by working extra shifts.
  • Counted change correctly and issued customer receipts.
  • Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
  • Kept checkouts areas and general store clean and orderly.
  • Reduced customer wait times through optimised checkout processes.
  • Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customer waiting times.
  • Assisted customers with finding items, completing exchanges and obtaining refunds.
  • Checked notes carefully to spot counterfeit currency.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Delivered outstanding customer care with proactive sales and listening skills.
  • Engaged in pleasant chit chat for friendly and personalised service.
  • Used POS register system to total values and complete cheque, card, or mobile payments.

Education

Associate Jazz - Dance

Professional Teachers of Dancing
Liverpool
06.2017 - 06.2018

Licentiate Ballet - Dance

Professional Teachers of Dancing
11.2016 - 11.2018

Teaching Certificate - Dance

Royal Academy of Dance
11.1996 - 11.1998

Various Vocational Dance Exams - Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Character

Elliot Clarke College
Liverpool
09.1990 - 07.1993

GCSEs - Maths, Eng Lang, Eng Lit, French, Drama, Home Economics, Biology, History & Business

Ainsdale High School
Ainsdale, Sefton
09.1985 - 06.1990

Skills

I have run my own business successfully for 24 years, teaching children aged 2 upwards various styles of dance Not only am I able to teach dance I also deal with admin, accounts, running of the day to day business I am confident at speaking in public and dealing with parents and staff I am bubbly, very approachable and a great listener

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my family, travelling and going out for meals

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dance Examiner

Professional Teachers of Dancing
05.2021 - Current

Associate Jazz - Dance

Professional Teachers of Dancing
06.2017 - 06.2018

Licentiate Ballet - Dance

Professional Teachers of Dancing
11.2016 - 11.2018

Dance School Teacher and Owner

Self Employed
05.2000 - Current

Teaching Certificate - Dance

Royal Academy of Dance
11.1996 - 11.1998

Retail cashier

B and Q
09.1993 - 05.2000

Various Vocational Dance Exams - Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Character

Elliot Clarke College
09.1990 - 07.1993

GCSEs - Maths, Eng Lang, Eng Lit, French, Drama, Home Economics, Biology, History & Business

Ainsdale High School
09.1985 - 06.1990
Debbie Harding