Leeann Poon
Charlotte
Summary
Karate instructor recognized for successfully teaching different level classes simultaneously. Offering 13 years of experience in martial arts. Enthusiastically creating karate lesson plans, demonstrating techniques and preparing students for competitions. Friendly and motivated individual dedicated to teaching self-defense and fighting techniques.
Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Karate Instructor
Karate Charlotte
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size and age.
- Coached new students by breaking down techniques into simple moves.
- Evaluated student performance to determine promotion in rank.
- Organized and led pertinent events such as gradings, workshops, boot camps, gashukus and tournaments.
- Instructed student leadership classes to promote motivational attitude, self-confidence, discipline and self-esteem.
- Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
- Imparted key etiquette points, discipline and respect.
Shift Lead Manager
CC Poon Inc.
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2027
High School Diploma -
Ardrey Kell High School
Charlotte, NC06.2023
Skills
- Skill Development
- Providing Feedback
- Interactive Learning
- Class Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Character Education
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Customer Inquiries
Projects
Curated a charity organization called "Crochet for Charity" where members collected and donated reusable plastic bags to create mats using crocheting skills for local homeless shelters. Yarn hats and blankets were also created from donations and distributed.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
Korean
Professional Working
Timeline
Karate Instructor
Karate Charlotte
06.2022 - 08.2023
Shift Lead Manager
CC Poon Inc.
07.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Florida State University
High School Diploma -
Ardrey Kell High School
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