Clifton Brooks Jr.
Washington,NC
Summary
Passionate Federal Prison Consultant with the hard-won, firsthand knowledge to help clients stay safe, reassure their families, take advantage of all available programs, turn prison into as positive of an experience as possible, and help them return to freedom once time has been served. An adaptable skillset that could easily transition to helping state inmates reenter society.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Prison Consultant
Self Employed/From Cell 2 Soul Consultants
06.2023 - Current
- Wrote seven books to help first-time offenders adjust quickly and safely to federal prison. First four already published.
- Currently working on creating website and video content to serve a greater client base at a more affordable price for families with incarcerated loved ones
- Will donate a spiritual book for inmates in a free eBook version once website goes live
- Will work hand-in-hand with attorneys to provide the most appropriate services to federal defendants on pre-trial release.
Marketing Director
Golden Way Home Care
04.2023 - Current
- Developed a free, meditation course for seniors in the area and used it to find referrals for new care takers and clients
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals, social workers, and discharge planners
- Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising, and word of mouth tactics.
- Created content and promotional materials to drive engagement and conversions.
Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor
Fitness Connection
05.2023 - Current
- Taught meditation in a simple and fun way to help members lower stress and process emotions
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
Meditation, Yoga, and Group Fitness Instructor
ECU Wellness Center (Vidant)
08.2023 - Current
- Developed fitness and mind/body programs for seniors in a way that promotes longevity, balance, cognition, and health for activities of daily living
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
Yoga and Guitar Instructor
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
05.2001 - 11.2022
- Taught meditation, exercise, and guitar classes to federal inmates while incarcerated myself to help them pass the time in a productive and healthy manner
Education
Bachelors of Specialized Studies - Finance, Management, And English
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2019
Skills
- Survived twenty-three years in federal custody
- Reentered society in March 2023
- Two-decades experience teaching federal inmates stress management, meditation, yoga, guitar, group fitness, and Taoist Qigong
- Written fourteen books, most focusing on some element of the prison experience: How to turn it into something positive, what its like, how to stay safe, how to take advantage of limited programs, how to process stress, and how to cope with all those idle hours
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Meditation, Yoga, and Group Fitness Instructor
ECU Wellness Center (Vidant)
08.2023 - Current
Federal Prison Consultant
Self Employed/From Cell 2 Soul Consultants
06.2023 - Current
Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor
Fitness Connection
05.2023 - Current
Marketing Director
Golden Way Home Care
04.2023 - Current
Yoga and Guitar Instructor
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
05.2001 - 11.2022
Bachelors of Specialized Studies - Finance, Management, And English
Ohio University
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