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Erica Jackson

Erica Jackson

Chestnut,IL

Summary


Skilled, passionate, and certified yoga instructor and nutritionist with the ability to teach and build effective lasting relationships with students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. Hardworking, organized, dedicated, and supportive with excellent communication and problem solving abilities. Well versed in compliance requirements and safety with an emphasis in customer service and management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Yoga Instructor

Divine Alchemist Yoga
02.2023 - Current
  • Elevated clients'' mental focus by integrating breathing exercises throughout classes to complement physical movement.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
  • Promoted physical fitness with dynamic sequencing of asanas designed to challenge and inspire students of all levels.
  • Counseled participants on nutrition to help reach fitness goals.
  • Emphasized inclusivity in class design, accommodating a diverse range of ages, fitness levels, and abilities through modifications and variations on postures.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
  • Expanded student base through targeted marketing efforts, including social media campaigns and local outreach initiatives.
  • Built relationships with students to boost rapport and word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Maintained accurate class attendance records and student information to facilitate communication with students.
  • Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.

Florist

Debbie's Downtown Floral
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided customers with care and directions for flower arrangements.
  • Promoted the business through participation in local events, social media marketing, and community outreach efforts.
  • Ensured store cleanliness and visual appeal by regularly maintaining displays, workspaces, and retail areas.
  • Developed individualized arrangement recommendations based on customers' budget, occasion and preferences.
  • Increased sales revenue with exceptional customer service and upselling techniques.
  • Worked with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion, and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
  • Trained staff on proper techniques in arranging flowers and customer service skills.
  • Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.

Nutritionist

Divine Alchemist Yoga
01.2022 - Current
  • Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
  • Promoted weight management success among clients by providing ongoing support, education, and motivation throughout their journey.
  • Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
  • Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
  • Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
  • Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.
  • Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
  • Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
  • Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
  • Educated clients on the importance of proper nutrition and provided guidance for making healthier food choices.
  • Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs and conditions.
  • Provided in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health.
  • Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted nutrition plans as needed, ensuring optimal results and satisfaction.
  • Increased awareness of specialized diets, such as gluten-free or vegan options, through informative presentations and consultations.
  • Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
  • Assessed the nutritional needs of special populations, such as pregnant women or older adults, and provided tailored recommendations for optimal health maintenance.
  • Optimized athletes'' performance by creating sports-specific meal plans based on individual goals and requirements.

Daycare Owner

Erica's Home Childcare
01.2015 - Current
  • Optimized resource usage at the center by coordinating supply inventory management efficiently.
  • Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Monitored safety protocols regularly, keeping up-to-date with industry best practices in risk management.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents, building trust and encouraging involvement in their child''s development process.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
  • Evaluated individual student needs, creating customized learning plans to support growth and development effectively.
  • Developed curriculum for various age groups, ensuring appropriate educational and recreational activities.
  • Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to state licensing regulations and standards.
  • Championed diversity in enrollment by offering scholarships or sliding scale fees for families in need.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Marketing Manager

AAA
01.2013 - 09.2014
  • Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
  • Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Developed creative briefs for internal designers, ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives and brand guidelines.
  • Identified and evaluated new technologies and add-on applications to improve and optimize marketing team efforts.
  • Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
  • Boosted sales performance through the creation of engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.

Education

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training

Yoga Renew
Hoboken, NJ
02.2024

Nutritionist Certification - Nutrition

Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
01.2018

Skills

  • Teaching Forms and Techniques
  • Customized Workout Plans
  • Fitness program development
  • Coaching and Motivating
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Physical Education Programs
  • Yoga Philosophy Knowledge
  • Meditation Techniques
  • One-on-One Coaching
  • Strong Communication Skills

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Florist

Debbie's Downtown Floral
09.2023 - 02.2024

Yoga Instructor

Divine Alchemist Yoga
02.2023 - Current

Nutritionist

Divine Alchemist Yoga
01.2022 - Current

Daycare Owner

Erica's Home Childcare
01.2015 - Current

Marketing Manager

AAA
01.2013 - 09.2014

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training

Yoga Renew

Nutritionist Certification - Nutrition

Heartland Community College

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