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Jazmin Mena

Camden,ME

Summary

I am deeply passionate about building community and I truly enjoy providing a lasting positive experience for others in any work I do. I put lots of care and heart into the project at hand, find joy in learning new skills, and am a consistent hard worker. I enjoy giving positive energy and being creative.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Health and Wellness Lifestyle Coach

Jazmin Health and Wellness
10.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced client wellness by creating personalized health plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Conducted individual and group sessions for increased health using background in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Indigenous herbal remedies
  • Assisted clients in overcoming personal obstacles that hindered progress toward achieving their health goals through empathetic listening skills and solution oriented strategies.
  • Promoted mental well being for clients with mindfulness techniques and meditation practices.

Yoga Instructor

Ananda Yoga Studio
11.2023 - 07.2025
  • Enhance client flexibility by incorporating customized stretching and yoga poses into daily routines
  • Improve students'' overall well-being through meditation and mindfulness practices in each class session
  • Cultivate a strong sense of community within the studio
  • Develop tailored yoga classes for clients with specific health concerns or injuries to ensure safe practice

Founder and Curator

Jazmin and Thrift Shop Santa Cruz
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Source clothing throughout California in order to reduce waste in landfills and keep clothing in cycle.
  • Curate a collection of garments and present them in an aesthetic and functional way to create a streamline enjoyable online shopping experience.
  • Build local community and participate in pop-ups at local events
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Create and strategize promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

Barista

Coffeetopia
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.

Yoga Instructor & Receptionist

Breath + Oneness
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Answered telephone inquiries from clients and the public.
  • Kept up to date on upcoming deals, yoga classes, and workshops.
  • Sign clients up for new yoga memberships.
  • Led yoga classes each week and explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
  • Developed safe and effective yoga sequences for clients.

Barista and Cashier

Java Junction
06.2016 - 11.2018
  • Made and served café beverages per day with speed, quality and consistency.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions.
  • Conducted successful cash audits at the end of each shift.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Assistant Art Instructor

Galileo Learning
01.2014 - 01.2014
  • I moved with efficiency, and was ready with what campers and Lead Instructors needed
  • I provided artistic instructional support while forming lasting relationships with campers and arrived prepared with endless reserves of positivity, curiosity and collaborative spirit.
  • Planned and led art activities to develop student's artistic growth and confidence.

Surf Volunteer

Black Surf Club Santa Cruz
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assisted others out in the ocean during surf events
  • Offered ocean readings to Founder to ensure safe events & timing for guests
  • Assisted Founder in locating the perfect spots to run surf workshops
  • Offered positive emotional and logistical support to guests
  • Assisted children on their first experience in the ocean & on a board
  • Used positive communication skills to convey safety information to others
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with supporting club members feel safe and create positive moral during surf outings
  • Aided others in creating a trusting loving relationship with the ocean
  • Followed trauma informed practices

Front Desk Receptionist

Pleasure Point Yoga
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Offer support to the lead yoga instructor
  • Set up the space prior to class
  • Greet clients and check them in
  • Answer questions and address any issues to satisfy clients
  • Light cleaning

Education

Cabrillo Community College
Santa Cruz, CA

200 HR RYT - Yoga Teaching

Mount Madonna Institute
Watsonville, CA
2019

Skills

  • Food Handling
  • Small Scale Sales Techniques
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Customer Service
  • Creative
  • Intuitive
  • Empathic
  • Certified Yoga Instructor
  • Positive Communication Skills
  • Adaptive
  • Base Ayurvedic Knowledge
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Social Media Savvy
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Small Scale Marketing Strategies
  • Group and Individual Yoga Instruction
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Relationship and Community Building
  • Pranayam Breathing Techniques
  • Meditation
  • Designing Classes and Routines
  • Brand Creation
  • Life-Long Knowledge Seeker and Student

Timeline

Yoga Instructor

Ananda Yoga Studio
11.2023 - 07.2025

Health and Wellness Lifestyle Coach

Jazmin Health and Wellness
10.2023 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Pleasure Point Yoga
01.2023 - 09.2023

Founder and Curator

Jazmin and Thrift Shop Santa Cruz
12.2021 - 09.2023

Surf Volunteer

Black Surf Club Santa Cruz
10.2021 - 09.2023

Yoga Instructor & Receptionist

Breath + Oneness
02.2019 - 03.2020

Barista

Coffeetopia
02.2019 - 03.2021

Barista and Cashier

Java Junction
06.2016 - 11.2018

Assistant Art Instructor

Galileo Learning
01.2014 - 01.2014

200 HR RYT - Yoga Teaching

Mount Madonna Institute

Cabrillo Community College
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