Yvette Bolden has over 20 years of experience in retail management, fitness instruction, and community involvement. She has managed multiple Gap and Bass Outlet store locations, leading operations, sales, hiring, and training. Currently, she teaches various Zumba and fitness classes for hospitals, corporations, and communities. Bolden seeks a career opportunity with room for growth where she can professionally develop and contribute to personal growth.
1. Yvette Bolden
3011 Rock Springs Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
Tel: 704 341-3009 Cell: 704 807-1786 jy_bolden@yahoo.com
PROFILE
To work with a progressive organization that offers an opportunity for career growth and development.
Seeking a career endeavor that will provide a professional challenge and compliment personal growth.
EXPERIENCE
Zumba, Instructor, Novant Health, Charlotte 2009-
present
Lead all levels of Zumba fitness, Zumba Toning, Zumba Toning and Cardio Dance Fitness classes weekly
for hospital employees and Children’s Hospital.
Zumba, Instructor/ Corporate Trainer, Business Health Services, Charlotte, NC 2010-present
Teach various fitness classes and Health training classes to corporate clients in the Charlotte area
Zumba Fitness, Instructor, , Charlotte, NC 2009-present
Lead multiple health fairs, fundraisers in the community. Taught weekly classes at churches with more that
150 in attendance. Lead fitness classes at college campuses for student and athletes and after-school classes
to elementary and high school kids.
General Manager, Gap, Inc. 1996-2006
Managed multiple Gap Store location in there daily operation, sales generation, human resources, visual
merchandising, recruiting and training. Managed 8 different store locations in North Carolina, New York
City, and Washington, DC. Promoted to the team that opened and managed one of Gap’s premiere stores in
New York City on 5th
Avenue in 1998. Managed in Gap Inc.’s highest volume store located on 34th
and
Broadway in New York City. Received Bravo Award for outstanding store performance in 2003. Awarded
Purpose, Values and Behavior Award for the Mid-Atlantic Region in October 2004. Top Tier Manager for
Mid-Atlantic Region in 2004 & 2005.
Store Manager, Bass Outlet Store, Charlotte, NC1991-1996
Managed daily operations, human resources, sales generation, recruiting and training in the Spartanburg
and Fort Mill, SC stores. I opened new locations and closed stores for the Bass. Awarded Fast Track
Manager for top performing managers in the region. Recognized Best in Operations for Bass Outlet in
1993, 1994, and 1995.
EDUCATION
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC 1991
Bachelors of Science in Marketing
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AFFILIATIONS
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Junior League of Charlotte
Jack & Jill Chapter of South Charlotte
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Alpha Lambda Business Fraternity Inc.
South Carolina State University Homecoming Queen 1990
South Carolina State University Track & Field MVP 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Spartanburg High School Homecoming Queen 1986
Spartanburg High School Track & Field MVP 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
References available upon request
