Mel Bridger

Experience

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  Salsa Central

  May 2007 - Jun 2012

  Events Promoter

  Coordinate, plan and run dance events

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  EY

  Apr 2008 - Feb 2012

  Employee Services Coordinator
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  Zumba Central

  Oct 2009 - May 2014

  CEO

  Organise, coordinate and deliver Zumba classes in the West Midlands. Manage a team of 5 female instructors and ensure quality dance fitness classes are delivered through mentoring and training.

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  Bokwa Central

  Mar 2012 - May 2014

  CEO

  Organise, coordinate and deliver Bokwa classes in the West Midlands. Manage a team of 5 female instructors and ensure quality dance fitness classes are delivered through mentoring and training.

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  UK Bokwa Gear

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2014

  Sales Director
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  Cardio Central

  May 2014 - Apr 2024

  Director

  Manage the organisations Social Media strategy, create and curate content and manage ad campaigns.Manage a team of dance & fitness instructors under the name 'Cardio Central' - including social media training for marketing purposes.Taught Salsa Classes at various locations, nationally and internationallyDeliver a number of dance & fitness classes each week in a variety of locations.

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  Clubbercise

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Trainer

  Training new Instructors to be able to teach Clubbercise, providing support and on going training, both on and off line.Actively involved in program development, creating choreography and editing video for Clubbercise.

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  TRAIN FITNESS International Limited

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Freelance Fitness Tutor

  Deliver fitness based qualifications as set out in the lesson plans and scheme of work, using the approved resources. Prepare learners for assessments and exams that are relevant to the courses being delivered.Provide interactive and interesting lessons that engage learners. Answer learner questions and guide their learning process. Support learners while on the attendance element of the course, during contracted hours. Deliver full training days as set out by HQ. Invigilate exams according to AIQ standards, then manage paperwork appropriately. Provide feedback on course format and delivery to aid future developments of the course. Liaise with venue staff to ensure smooth running of the course. Take part in regular standardization exercises and IQA. Show less

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  Beatz Fitness

  Jun 2017 - now

  Responsible for training and managing a team of Master Trainers who in turn, deliver training courses to enable fitness professionals to become licensed Beatz Fitness instructors.Deliver regular online training to over 140 dance and fitness professionals in all aspects of marketing (specialising in Digital/Social Media Marketing) and providing the training required to successfully run a dance fitness business.Create training courses for new fitness programs under the Beatz Fitness banner.Deliver training courses to enable fitness professionals to become licensed Beatz Fitness instructors.Represent Beatz Fitness at shows and other high profile fitness events, and identify new opportunities for brand exposure. Show less

  • CEO

    Jun 2017 - now

  • CEO/Co Founder

    Jun 2017 - now

  • CEO/Co Founder

    Jun 2017 - now
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  Mobile Marketing Academy

  Feb 2018 - now

  CEO @ Mobile Marketing Academy

  Creation of online training videos teaching small business owners how to use market their businesses via their mobile devices.

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  Academy Transformation Trust

  Sept 2022 - now

  Teacher

  Experienced, skilled and effective Cover Facilitator, providing effective cover supervision for absent teachers, ensuring continuity of student education, as well as providing additional support for other activities, including invigilation and administration assistance.