General Resume

RESUME


               Christina Chitwood
 

         University-Level Education

  • BA (Hons) Degree in Performance and Professional Practice with First Class Honours, Sheffield Hallam University, 2009.
  • Foundation Degree in Performing Arts, Rotherham College, 2008.
  • College Algebra, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Spring 2006, 4.0 GPA (Distinction).
  • College Astronomy, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Fall 2005, 4.0 GPA (Distinction).

         Training/Qualifications/Work Placements

  • PSA Member, US Figure Skating Member – Coach, ISI Professional Member – Gold.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Training, Renewed 2011.
  • Stott Pilates Certified Instructor. Level 1. Certified in Teaching Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair and Barrels, 2010-11.
  • Zumba Basics 1, Zumba Basics 2, Zumba Gold, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Toning, Zumbatomic Training Courses and Certificates, Trainings in England and USA, 2010-11.
  • Ice Dance Training with Jimmy Young (World-Level Coach and Senior Ice Dance Coach at ice Sheffield), Mary 2006-June 2010.
  • Personal Training, Certified Personal Trainer, Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing (Gym), NVQ Level 3 in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise, NASM/Active IQ, 2009-10.
  • Pre- and Post-Natal Training Course and Certificate, Premier Training, December 2009.
  • Level 3 Sports Conditioning Course and Certificate, Envisage, Central YMCA Qualification, July 2009.
  • Level 2 Figure-Skating Coaching, Written Exam and On-Ice Assessment Passed with Distinction, National Ice Skating Association, June 2009.
  • Level 2 Fitness Instructor Course and Certificate, Envisage, Central YMCA Qualification, May 2009.
  • Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course and Certificate, Sports Coach UK, May 2009.
  • Power Plate Core Fundamentals Course and Certificate, Power Plate Academy London, May 2009.
  • Performance and Marketing Internship/Work Placement at iceSheffield, January-April 2009.
  • Sexual Health Awareness Volunteer Training, Sheffield Hallam University, March 2009.
  • H & S Executive Appointed Person, Pro Action Training, iceSheffield, February 2009.
  • Modelling Training at Hype Dance Company in Association with Glam Models, Sheffield, February 2009.
  • CRB Check for iceSheffield, January 2009.
  • CRB Check for Sheffield Hallam University, December 2008.
  • Community Arts Project – Drama Workshops with Special Needs Group at Sheffield Mencap and Gateway, February-March 2008.
  • Marketing Apprenticeship/Work Placement at Performing Arts Venues Operated through Sheffield International Venues – iceSheffield, Hallam FM Arena, and Sheffield City Hall, January-April 2007.
  • Black Belt Training Program in Goju Ryu Karate, US Karate Academy, September 2005-May 2006.
  • 15 years Training in Ballet.  Experience in Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, Tap, Hip-Hop, and Ballroom Dance.
  • 14 years Figure Skating Training.
  • 8½ years Skating Training at the Colorado Springs World Arena (International Training Center).
  • Announcer Training and Evaluation, Broadmoor Skating Club, 2004-2005.
  • Learn to Skate Coaching Apprentice, Colorado Springs World Arena, 2003-2005.
  • Disc Jockey Training and Apprenticeship, Dancing DJ Productions, 2003-2004.Work Experience
  • Ice Skating Coach/Choreographer, San Diego, California, Kroc Center Ice Arena, December 2010-Present. I work as an ice skating coach and performance coach/choreographer to ice skaters from beginner to elite. I work with skaters of all ages in private lessons, group classes, and workshops. During specific programs, I also teach specialized classes such as off-ice fitness (which includes Zumba, Pilates, jumps, circuits, and flexibility) as well as on-ice classes (such as artistic skating/ballet on ice).
  • Pilates Instructor, San Diego, California, The Sporting Club, January 2011-May 2011. I worked with clients of all ages and abilities. I worked with healthy individuals and athletes as well as clients with conditions such as back problems, post-stroke recovery, hip and knee replacements,and various injuries.
  • Personal Trainer, Sheffield, UK, June 2010-December 2010. I am a self-employed personal trainer with specialist training in sports conditioning, Power Plate, kettlebell, Zumba, and pre- and post-natal fitness. I have expertise in working with ice skaters, dancers, and athletes in general. I also enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life.
  • Personal Trainer and Power Plate Specialist, Fitness First Sheffield Millhouses, October 2009-June 2010.  As a self-employed personal trainer at Fitness First, I specialized in supporting clients to achieve their fitness goals.  I wrote personalised workout plans for my clients and provided personal training sessions for those clients and Fitness First members. I provided a Power Plate introductory workshop, inductions, and individualized Power Plate training sessions.
  • Performance Coach/Choreographer, iceSheffield, September 2009-December 2010.  I provide private choreography and one-to-one performance lessons for figure skaters.  The performance lessons are individualized for each skater’s program and needs regarding facial expression, body movements, music/dance interpretation and presentation.  As a self-employed coach, I am responsible for marketing, finances and communication with parents and students.
  • Performance Class Instructor, iceSheffield, March 2009-December 2010. I designed an off-ice performance class for competitive and non-competitive figure skaters, including adult skaters.  A warm up and cool down includes stretches and Pilates exercises.  Ballet is taught for strength, flexibility, posture, artistry and general movement.  Drama is taught to improve arm- and body movement, confidence, facial expression, eye contact and portraying a story or character through movement to music.  Different dance styles, such as hip-hop, modern and salsa are introduced alongside ballet.  I also include off-ice jump instruction. I am self-employed and responsible for all marketing-, financial- and public-relations aspects of the performance classes.  
  • Learn to Skate (Skate UK) Coach, iceSheffield, March 2009-December 2010.  I teach group classes at all levels of Skate UK. I’ve had a trainee Skate UK coach apprentice with me from May 2010-pre
  • Ice Dance Guest Soloist/Headliner at ice shows across the UK, June 2006-December 2010. Mark Hanretty and I are professional show skaters. As amateurs (June 2006-June 2010), we represented Great Britain at the Senior/World level. We receive performance jobs across the UK to headline as guest soloists in ice shows.
  • Recording/Performance of Voice-Over for Video Game Jenga, Pit Stop Productions, June 2007.  Pit Stop Productions needed an American male and female to record voice-overs for the video game Jenga.  I recorded the female voice-over for the game.  A meeting and audition were held prior to the final recording.
  • Model, Dancer and Disc Jockey for Dancing DJ Productions, January 2005-May 2006.  As a model, I posed for publicity photo shoots for the company.  My images were used to promote Dancing DJ Productions on brochures and the company website.  I performed as a dancer at all events for Dancing DJ Productions.  As a disc jockey,I was responsible for setting up and testing computers and DJ equipment, selecting, fading, and mixing music, announcing, demonstrating dances and taking down equipment.  For jobs at which I was the head DJ, I was also responsible for telephone interviews with potential clients, meeting with clients in preparation for an event, acting as master of ceremonies at the event, and collecting a deposit in advance and final payment after the event.  After I moved to England, Dancing DJ Productions continued to have referrals from jobs at which I was the head DJ.

    Volunteer Work
  • Model for iceSheffield Publicity, 2007-December 2010.
  • Interviewee in Radio and Television Interviews related to Ice Shows, iceSheffield and Christina Chitwood/Mark Hanretty Ice Dance Team, 2006-December 2010.
  • Athlete Representative at Launch Event for SportsAid/Lloyds TSB, Loughborough, May 2009.
  • Student Representative for Sheffield Hallam University, 2008-2009.
  • Academic Affairs Committee Member for Sheffield Hallam University, 2008-2009.
  • Athlete Representative at Launch Event for SportsAid/Lloyds TSB, Leeds, May 2008.
  • Awards Presenter and Speaker at Thomas Rotherham College Sports Awards Night, March 2008.
  • Model for John Lewis Fashion on Ice Show, iceSheffield, October 2007.
  • College Learner Representative on the College Learner Representative Council, Rotherham College, 2007-2008.
  • Student Representative for Performing Arts Foundation Degree, Years 1 and 2, Rotherham College, 2006-2008.
  • Announcer for British Solo Ice Dance Championships, July 2006.
  • Sales, Runner, Announcer, Playing Music for Test Sessions and CompetitionPractice Sessions, Broadmoor Skating Club, USA, 1998-May 2006.
  • Announcer for State Games of America, 2005.
  • Results Co-Chair for Broadmoor Open Figure Skating Competition, USA, 2005.
  • Announcer for Broadmoor Open Figure Skating Competition, USA, 2004-2005.

    Awards

  • 2010 World Figure Skating Championships, Great Britain World Team Member/Competitor, Turin, Italy, March 2010.
  • 2009-10 British Dance Bronze Medallist, November 2009.
  • International Bronze Medallist in Ice Dance, NRW Trophy, Dortmund, Germany, November 2009
  • Athlete Interview Published in Book Spiritual Steps on the Road to Success by Linda Seger, Monarch Books, July 2009.
  • Hallam Award for Student Representative/Academic Affairs Committee Member Demonstrating Skills in Public Speaking, Communication and Time Management, July 2009.
  • BA (Hons) Degree with First Class Honours, Sheffield Hallam University, July 2009.
  • Creative Spark Award for Outstanding Work in the Creative Disciplines, Sheffield Hallam University, June 2009.
  • Starring Role in a Film used as Part of National Ice Skating Association’s Successful Bid for the 2012 European Championships, March 2009.
  • 2009 European Figure Skating Championships, Great Britain Team Member/Competitor, Helsinki, Finland, January 2009.
  • Elite Hallam Athletic Squad at Sheffield Hallam University, 2008-2009.
  • International Bronze Medallist in Ice Dance, Pavel Roman Memorial, Olomouc, Czech Republic, November 2008. 
  • Most Outstanding Work Award, Year 2, Foundation Degree, Rotherham College, July 2008.
  • UK Squad Member, Ice Dance, June 2008-present.
  • 2008 British Dance Bronze Medallist, January 2008.
  • Outstanding Achievement Award, Year 1, Foundation Degree, Rotherham College, July 2007.
  • Quintuple Gold Medallist, USA, Senior Competitive Dance Test, UK, 2006.
  • Junior Olympics Karate Gold Medalist, December 2005.
  • Broadmoor Skating Club National Team Member in Dance, USA, 2005.
  • Broadmoor Skating Club Junior National Team Member, USA, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003.
  • Broadmoor Skating Club Junior Volunteer of the Year, USA, 2003.
  • Broadmoor Skating Club Spirit Award, USA, 2003.
  • US Figure Skating Developmental Team Member, 2001-02.
  • North American Challenge Team USA Member, Vancouver, British Columbia, August 2001.
  • Junior National Pairs Medalist, USA, 1999, 2001.

    Skills
  • Skating coach competence
  • Performance instructor competence
  • Zumba instructor competence
  • Personal training competence
  • Power Plate instructor competence
  • Pre- and post-natal fitness instructor competence
  • Sports conditioning training
  • First aid training
  • Safeguarding and protecting children training
  • Photogenic with modelling training and experience
  • Dance expertise, both classical and modern
  • Figure skating skills in ice dance, pairs, singles and moves in the field
  • Experience in Pilates, yoga, karate,roller blading and roller skating, skiing, karate, tennis, swimming, and golf.
  • Superior writing, math and computer skills
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Natural sales ability
  • Acting ability
  • Announcing competence
  • Competence as public-relations interviewee and research interviewer
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Self-confidence
  • Positive attitude
  • Strong work ethic

    Personal Interests
  • Study of fitness, health and nutrition
  • Sports
  • Pilates and yoga
  • Reading
  • Performing arts
  • All styles of dance
  • Vegetarian and vegan cooking