Jennifer Drake

• Guided clients in setting realistic goals, implementing effective action plans, and monitoring progress for long-term success.
• Implemented stress-reduction techniques into coaching sessions for improved mental well-being among clients.
• Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting coaching approaches as needed for optimal results.
• Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to identify client barriers and facilitate behavior change.
• Established strong rapport with diverse clientele, fostering trust and open communication during coaching sessions.
• Improved client health outcomes by developing personalized wellness plans and tracking progress.

• Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
• Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
• Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying client needs and develop targeted strategies accordingly.
• Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
• Implemented creative problem-solving techniques with clients to identify innovative solutions for various life obstacles.
• Continuously updated knowledge in the field of life coaching through professional development opportunities including conferences, trainings, and literature reviews.

• Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
• Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner and intermediate practitioners.
• Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
• Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
• Received my 200-hr YTT in 2014
• Received my 500-hr YTT in 2024
• Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
• Created relaxing ambience and protected students from distraction during yoga classes.

Served as Court deputy and Corrections desk officer

• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
• Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
• Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Served as a State Trooper in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties

Served as Motor Carrier Inspector for 3 years

Served as State Trooper for 7 years

Served as salvage vehicle inspector for several years

Became a Drug Recognition Expert in 1997

Also instructed in the areas of traffic stops and general police subjects