Jenny Zuleger

Experience

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  Minnesota Vikings

  May 1995 - Jun 1997

  Professional Cheerleader

  Represented the organization with pride and professionalism.Entertained crowds of 60K+ people and offered engaging, fun, and exciting interactions during games.Managed a strict schedule via time-management excellence.Volunteered throughout the community keeping a strong connection to fans and hometown families.

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  Life Time Inc.

  May 1998 - Jun 2000

  Program Manager- Kid's Activities Department

  Created and managed kid suitable activities and special events; developed an effective support team through hands-on effective hiring practices, one-on-one mentorship, and group training sessions. Assisted in vital decision making concerning aspects related to creative and practical elements of all productions. Recruited and established a solid, knowledgeable team; guaranteed all team members expressed the same values, goals, and mindset as Lifetime Fitness, to promote a fun, engaging environment and a positive brand image. Supervised departmental performances and suggested process improvements to enhance and encourage employee to manager engagement. Created program events in collaboration with all staff ensuring exciting, educational, engaging, and safe atmospheres for attendees and participates. Performed successful marketing duties that increased and retained Lifetime Junior memberships. Show less

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  Northbrook Theatre

  Oct 2000 - May 2002

  Dance Director

  Designed and implemented various theater and dance class programs for children between 5-13 years old; managed many successful productions of dance and theater performances.Created, organized, and marketed summer camp activities; promoted events to increase participates and offer positive, fun community engagement. Hired, developed, and managed full staff of dancers and choreographers; trained all staff on safety and professionalism ensuring a positive, child-friendly outreach within the community. Continually monitored all processes to identify areas of improvement; utilized critical-thinking and management aptitude to develop and implement updated, optimized procedures. Show less

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  Soul2Sole Dance Inc

  May 2001 - Jun 2018

  Artistic Director

  As the Artistic Director, I created wide-ranging programs for dance academy targets ranging from preschool to adult markets. I oversaw the school's administration, event planning, budgeting controls, and class and work scheduling for the more than 20-member artistic team. Additionally, I recruited, hired, and trained choreographers, instructors, stage crew, and office staff. I also headed our community outreach and marketing initiatives that included content creation, social media, digital marketing, and local advertising. And, of course, I orchestrated the year-end recitals, as well as special, community, and fundraising events. Secured private and corporate donations and sponsorships. Updated CRM.* Student enrollment exploded from 250 to over 1.5K and competitive dance participants from five to 200 during tenure.* I produced more than 135 successful shows to exultant community response.* And we partnered with other dance companies to offer additional training for students with collegiate or professional aspirations. Show less

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  GiGi's Playhouse Inc.- Down Syndrome Achievement Centers

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2020

  Operations and Events Manager

  I oversaw operations and project management at the national headquarters of the international educational, therapeutic, and career development playhouse model program for individuals with Down Syndrome. In this role, I led a five-person paid staff in addition to as many as 500 volunteers each year in accomplishing activities that included community fairs, family and third-party events, parties, tours, and donor visits. I also hired and trained the full-time team, helmed Human Resources, and performed our data management through Salesforce CRM.I continuously pursued funding and revenue opportunities through community grants, as well as fundraising initiatives such as special events, family connections, and community partnerships. Similarly, we mined philanthropic groups, religious organizations, and schools for funding and volunteers. I also spearheaded community awareness through publicity and marketing campaigns that utilized press releases, email blasts, social media, in-person presentations, and active web presence. * Devised facility safety and support plan in response to COVID-19 pandemic.* Project-managed numerous community-focused events, including Annual Galas with 2K attendees and a budget of $150,000, 5K Fun Runs with as many as 1.5K runners and a budget of $50,000, and Golf Outings that attracted 200 with a budget of $5000.* Slashed office costs over 30% through renegotiated supply and service contracts.* Revenue rose 20% as result of analysis-driven revamp of Annual Auction project plan.* Volunteer engagement surged 35% due to more effective recruiting, onboarding, and training processes.* Streamlined cross-functional workflows to facilitate project contributions by Marketing, Finance, and IT. Show less

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  Dr. Rewire

  Nov 2020 - Jul 2023

  Chief of Staff

  Trusted right-hand of Founder/CEO and serial entrepreneur creating impact at the very top level of the holding company by streamlining strategic initiatives, providing executive-level advising, and communicating objectives between departments. I serve as a strategic thought partner, sounding board, and confidante who helps to inform organizational strategy and decision-making. Oversee the daily operations through collaboration with department leaders, performing an array of administrative tasks including managing calendars, travel management, and generating correspondence. Manage and triage CEO’s workflow and prioritize, delegate, and complete work on his behalf. Act as Director of HR handling all recruiting, hiring, HR documentation, payroll, and employee relations. Serve as liaison between staff, leaders, and the CEO, regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning.With my proven experience in business leadership and management, project execution, and key interdepartmental collaboration I ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the corporate group of companies. * Created all staff KPI’s and developed the process for 9 departments to implement goals and strategies, increasing productivity and profitability across all departments by 20% YoY.* Streamlined and operationalized CEO’s calendar to maximize meetings, travel, free time, and work flow by 25%.* Developed a complex recruiting, hiring, and onboarding system which created 2 new departments and resulted in the staff of the company quadrupling in size over 2 years. Show less

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  Dance To EvOLvE

  Jul 2023 - now

  National Program Manager

  Dance To EvOLvE is a unique mobile children's dance company, offering high-quality classes in ballet, tap, and hip hop. We are on a mission to become the #1 choice for children's dance classes!As an inspired and passionate National Program Manager, I bring a strategic leadership approach and a deep love for dance and children to Dance To EvOLvE. In this role, I oversee programming in Cleveland, Chicago, and San Diego, working towards evolving young dancers through the power of dance. I make a direct impact on enrollment, program development, and the growth of Dance To EvOLvE while creating unforgettable dance experiences and nurturing the next generation of young dancers.My primary focus is on optimizing operations and driving growth in the organization. I work closely with our exceptional teachers, ensuring that they receive the necessary support and guidance to create a nurturing and empowering environment for our students. Additionally, I actively engage with partners and vendors, building and maintaining strong relationships to ensure smooth collaboration. Utilizing software and databases, I streamline communication, manage registrations, and handle financial processes, contributing to the overall efficiency of the organization. With a keen eye for innovation, I continuously work on developing and implementing new programs, always striving to enhance the dance experience and fulfill our mission of evolving young dancers through the power of dance. At Dance To EvOLvE, I am proud to contribute to the growth and success of the organization while nurturing a love for dance in children across the country. Show less