| | EMPLOYMENTDay-time Job: Centurion
American Express
((Black card)Team Leader-Management) Sonia is a successful leader at American Express. She manages
a team at the Centurion American Express call center here in Jacksonville."I love
Amex and my employees!" | Night-time Job (my passion!): Zumbamania Inc President/Owner and Instructor Zumba
Certifications: Zumba Basic & Zumba Gold "I have
so much passion, trust and testimony for what Zumba has done for me personally. To me Zumba is both physical and mental
and truly (along with my children) what brightens my life." Sonia has successfully organized and presented a variety of publicly held Zumba events from their
conceptualization. She has presented Zumba to the community in many ways. - Radio 105.7 Cinco de Mayo, Zumba Batch
- Christopher Lounge:
Free Zumba and Salsa class
- Grand opening for famous Salsa group :Tito Nieves
- Grand opening of Bartram Walk (new Julington
Creek Shopping Center)
- Bartram Relay for Life (St. John) 2008, 2009
- Vision Walk (Opening 2009)
- Youth Baptist seminar
(over 300 girls)
- Worlds of Nation 2009
- Spanish Heritage 2009 (Orange Park, City Hall)
EDUCATION- Sonia graduated with a Bachelors of Business
Administration and a minor in Accounting from Montclair University
- Sonia attended the MBA program at Phoenix University (presently
on hold)
| | | SONIA'S PHILOSOPHIES (for Zumba) | | "My philosophy goes beyond just the physical aspect of Zumba; I always tell my students
and instructors that Zumba is not only Physical;
but also Mental (as they work
their stress away). Zumba is also a Social
(as they meet with other students) workout. It's important to me that my students know each Zumba class is about them
and what they need in order to achieve their personal goals, their optimum satisfaction and happiness as they release stress
and get fit." - Sonia is committed to our community and supporting a drug free environment.
- Zumba is an "Effective,
Rewarding but Fun way to workout and get fit!"
- Sonia feels that high energy & charisma
are a foundation for strong moral values.
- Sonia knows that her passion and genuine love for Zumba is visible through out her life in
all her actions, thoughts and words
- Sonia prides herself in delivering nothing but quality to all her Zumba students!
| EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: | Latin
Aerobics (night-job) Owner and Instructor A2Z Services Manager - In charge of hiring
- In chare of the company budget
- Executed successful contract negotiations
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Year-ends
United Airlines (1993-2000)
· Supervised & managed specifics including; budgeting, customer service, contract negotiation and financial planning,
for various company activities throughout San Juan, Puerto Rico and St Thomas
· Formally recognized for innovation and excellence with interpersonal skills for 6 consecutive years SEMINARS/CERTIFICATIONS - Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA)Certified
- CPR Certified
- Authentic
Leadership
- Hiring Talent
- Johnson Lipman Corporation
- Financial
(Stock Broker) series 7
- Labor Laws
- IAM Regulations and Law
- Time Management
- Team Enhancement
- Focus for Success
- Finance and Budgeting
- Effective Communication
| ZUMBA WORKSHOPS: (Beto; Creator of Zumba) - 2009 Zumba Convention: Aqua Zumba & Zumbatomic
- Orlando, Basic 2 & Toning - Beto
- Pittsburgh
Workshop - Beto, Tony, Jes, Tanya, & Maria
- Texas Workshop - Beto
- Los Angeles
Workshop - Beto
- Jacksonville Master Class - Tania & Jani
- Kansas City
Workshop - Beto, Tony & Jes
- Master class at Baileys - Tania & Jani
- SCW Zumba Workshop
- Zumba Basic
& Gold
DANCING & SINGING ACADEMIES:(Dancing since 1977(Professional
Latin Dancer), 15+ as a Choreographer, over 20 years as a trainer in many different areas and over 5 years as a
Dance Aerobic Instructor)
- Latin Aerobic
- Tony DeAstro Academia de bailes y artes.
(started 1977...)
- Leonor Constanzo (Famous International Dancer)
- Ofelia De Acosta Acting Academy
- Eric
Lavoy singing classes where Chayanne came from. Ocolomy singing Groups (Eric Lavoys Rock Group)
hired me to build there Choreography's. |
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HOBBIES/INTERESTS: - Sonia
loves attending Zumba Basic and Gold (Certified) classes.
- Scuba Diving and Sky Diving.
Sonia is an advanced certified Scuba Diver(NAUI).
- Writing poems, reading,
dancing and singing.
- Traveling. Sonia feels blessed that her
career has given her opportunity to travel all over the world.
- As a child of God, Sonia
served for one and a half years as missionary (May/1988 - Dec/1989). She helped the poor in many areas
including teaching them about the meaning of faith and my religion. During her time as a missionary, Sonia enjoyed
many great blessings, and learned many skills. She is able to use and enjoy her fluency in American Sign Language in
her life today.
- Sonia lived in South America, and also Ecuador for almost 2 years ... rich culture and still one of my most humbling experiences besides bringing my 3 babies to our world.
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