Joye Thomas is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching at various dance studios. She is transitioning from the art industry into social sciences and has excellent skills in managing large groups and creative abilities. She has a Associate of Science degree from Northern Virginia Community College with a 3.796 GPA and received several awards for her academic and campus achievements. She holds leadership roles such as Senator of the NOVA community college senate and president of the NOVA Dance club.

1. Joye Thomas
7462 Donset Ct Manassas, VA 20109 (703)479-1274 joyethomas@icloud.com
Profile: Accomplisheddancer,choreographer,anddance teachertransitioningfromthe artindustry
intothe fieldof social sciences.Excellentatmanaginglarge groups(20+) of people.Superbcreative
abilityinbrainstormingandexecuting ideasformarketing,fund-raising,anddailyoperations.
Professional Experience:
Teaching
ProgressionsDance School,June 2014-present
Russell School of Ballet,July2013-present
Ravel Dance Studio,July2012-present
Barre-Tone,February2014-December2015
Showcase Dance Studio,July2011-June 2014
Tommie Shaw Inc.,September2012-June 2013
Joyof Dance,September2011-June 2012
JessicaMorgan School of Dance,September2007-June 2011
Management
HiringManager, AmericanIncome Life,2011
Pro ShopManager, JessicaMorganSchool of Dance,September2010-June 2011
Administrative
Data Entry Clerk,PhysiciansBillingService,February 2012-August2012
Assistant,The HairGarage, November2011-December2012
On-call Receptionist,MonetSalon,June 2009-December2009
Education:
Associates of Science,General Studies: NorthernVirginiaCommunityCollege,2016
FitnessStudiesCertification,2014
Dean’sList:Fall 2013, Spring2014, Spring2015
Presidential Scholar:Fall 2014, Fall 2015
CurrentGPA: 3.796
Awards:
“AcademicAchievement,”NorthernVirginiaCommunityCollege,Spring2015
“CampusInvolvement,”NorthernVirginiaCommunity College,Spring2015
“EmergingChoreographersAward,”VirginiaDance Coalition,October2014
“Teacherof the Month,” Showcase Dance Studio,January2013
Memberships:
National Societyof CollegiateScholars
International Council onDance (UNESCO)
Leadership:
Senator,NorthernVirginiaCommunityCollegeSenate,2015-2016
President,NOVA Dance,Fall 2015
Treasurer,NovaDance Club,2014-2015
CompanyDirector,Ravel Dance Studio,July2012-present