Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
LANGUAGES
Timeline

Evan Leigh Thornton

Hays County Jail
Austin,TX
Evan Leigh Thornton
2
Languages
8
years of professional experience

Motivated wellness professional with versatile skills in customer service, sales and group fitness. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.

Work History

Alumni Coordinator, Yoga & Dance Instructor

4 Years 6 Months
Driftwood Recovery | 03.2022 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with over 2,000 alumni by streamlining communication platforms, hosting monthly events, and increasing attendance by over 200% to improve alumni engagement and enhance community support.
  • Led group dance and yoga classes, tailored to individuals in mental health recovery to provide a space for healing while fostering a supportive and engaging environment at the facility and on international retreats

Host

1 Month
Peach House Pilates | 08.2026 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, managed guest experiences, and coordinated class schedules and appointment bookings to ensure satisfaction and retention.

Yoga Instructor

3 Months
Hays County Jail | 06.2026 - Current
  • Designed and implemented yoga classes tailored for diverse inmate populations to foster community growth and wellness.

Sales Associate

1 Year 5 Months
Limbo Jewelry | 10.2019 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals, provide exceptional service and improve customer satisfaction in a welcoming store environment.

Studio Company

10 Months
The Washington Ballet | 08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Engaged audiences of over 2,000 people at The Kennedy Center through dynamic performances, and adapted quickly to changing performance conditions showcasing versatility and high-level performance in various genres.
  • Implemented feedback from directors to improve performance quality and audience connection in a highly competitive environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, French Studies

University of Texas At Austin | Austin, TX | 12-2025

Minor in French Studies

Skills

Registered yoga teacher
Dance Instruction
Program development
Community Outreach
Event planning
Customer service
POS software
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Relationship Building

Accomplishments

    1st Place Classical at YAGP Semi-Finals 2015

    Top 20 at Youth America Grand Prix International Finals - 2015 and 2017

    Top 25 at ADC/IBC Internatioanl Grand Prix

LANGUAGES

English
Intermediate French

Timeline

Host

Peach House Pilates
08.2026 - CurrentRead More

Yoga Instructor

Hays County Jail
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Alumni Coordinator, Yoga & Dance Instructor

Driftwood Recovery
03.2022 - CurrentRead More

Sales Associate

Limbo Jewelry
10.2019 - 03.2021Read More

Studio Company

The Washington Ballet
08.2018 - 06.2019Read More

University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology, French Studies
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Evan Leigh Thornton