Amanda Freed
Tucson,ARIZONA
Summary
Effective Public Speaker offering excellent delivery and positive attitude. Promoting more than twenty years in public and sectors working for a wide variety of clients ranging from novices to advanced spiritual practitioners. Known for innovation, dynamism and stage presence.
Overview
88
88
years of professional experience
Work History
Speaker, Workshop Leader, Presenter
The Core, TMC
Tucson, AZ
09.2017 - Current
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
LMT and Yoga Instructor
University of Arizona Swim, Track and Basketball
Tucson, AZ
01.2011 - Current
- Sports massage, yoga and meditation for student, professional, and olympic athletes.
- Treated up to forty athletes per day to address injuries and performance concerns
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Massage Director
Sierra Fitness
Tucson, Az
01.2000 - 04.2018
- Responsibilities include various modalities of massage including but not limited to sports, injury rehab, deep tissue, and trauma recovery
- Supervised massage therapy staff.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Yoga/Meditation Instructor
Yoga Oasis
Tucson, AZ
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Taught beginning through advanced level yoga asana, meditation classes and workshops.
- Taught classes ranging from 90 minutes to weekend intensives for 25-150 students
Yoga, Meditation Instructor, Massage Therapist
Align Tucson Meditation
Tucson, AZ
01.1996 - Current
- Private meditation, massage therapy and yoga for injury rehab, sports, TBI, and stroke patients, etc
- Corporate and special populations mindfulness and meditation training, retreats, etc for individuals and groups up to 250 participants .
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
- Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Stimulated energy flow along medians to channel body healing responses.
- Created marketing advertisements to increase awareness of services and boost sales.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
- Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
- Created relaxing ambience and protected students from distraction during yoga classes.
- Connected students with subject matter by inspiring on techniques and material.
- Developed and maintained consistent communication with students by engaging in conversation before and after classes.
- Adapted and differentiated instruction for students and classroom forums to foster holistic growth.
- Delivered professional yoga classes and motivated students to attain personal goals.
Lead Yoga Instructor
Sierra Fitness
Tucson, United States
01.2007 - 04.2019
- Teach beginning to intermediate level yoga and meditation classes and workshops for students of all ages and levels of ability.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students and answer questions.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Led up to 6 classes per week.
- Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
- Adhered to all facility rules for safety, compliance and continuing education.
- Retained knowledge of studio offerings, programs and pricing to promote brand and guide registration.
Clinic Manager
Cortiva Massage School
Tucson, Az
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervise all students in professionalism, quality of care, and skills in professional setting
- Control budgets including monthly financial goals and provide excellent customer service to community clients.
- Oversaw day-to-day business and clinical activities by establishing goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures when managing annual budget
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction
Spa/Salon Director
Tres Beau Salon
01.1996 - 01.2000
- All phases of management from assistants to reception and stylists
- Heavy client contact.
- Recruited, trained and supervised thirty employees
- Conducted employee performance assessments and provided feedback that would help workers reach monthly goals
Massage Therapist
Nordstrom Spa Paramus New
, Jersey
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Perform all types of massage and spa services including scrubs, wraps and aromatherapy
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers
- Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction
Education
Meditation And Mindfulness
McLean Institute
Sedona, AZ09.2015
Yoga Teacher Training
Anusara Yoga
Tucson, AZ03.2010
LMT -
Swedish Institute School of Massage NYC
New York, NY08.1989
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Performance Evaluations
- Personnel Activity Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved reaching hundreds of people helping with meditation, mindfulness and conscious communication as well as radical self care.
Timeline
Speaker, Workshop Leader, Presenter
The Core, TMC
09.2017 - Current
LMT and Yoga Instructor
University of Arizona Swim, Track and Basketball
01.2011 - Current
Yoga/Meditation Instructor
Yoga Oasis
01.2010 - 01.2019
Clinic Manager
Cortiva Massage School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Lead Yoga Instructor
Sierra Fitness
01.2007 - 04.2019
Massage Director
Sierra Fitness
01.2000 - 04.2018
Yoga, Meditation Instructor, Massage Therapist
Align Tucson Meditation
01.1996 - Current
Spa/Salon Director
Tres Beau Salon
01.1996 - 01.2000
Massage Therapist
Nordstrom Spa Paramus New
01.1994 - 01.1996
Meditation And Mindfulness
McLean Institute
Yoga Teacher Training
Anusara Yoga
LMT -
Swedish Institute School of Massage NYC