Jessica Wybenga
Oakland,CA
Summary
I am a second year graduate student in the process of shifting careers. Spending a decade in creative roles, I have decided to pursue a career as a licensed therapist. As a counseling trainee I am currently looking for opportunities that support creating healing, growth, and connection for diverse communities. Ready to focus on learning how to integrate modalities that include a humanistic, mindful, trauma-informed, and holistic approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor - Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga
Hot Spot Yoga, Banana Yoga, Nourish Osteo Yoga
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Designed and led diverse yoga classes tailored to various skill levels.
- Developed personalized yoga plans for clients to enhance their physical and mental well-being.
- Fostered a welcoming environment promoting community engagement among participants.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Improved students'' overall well-being through meditation and mindfulness practices in each class session.
- Emphasized inclusivity in class design, accommodating a diverse range of ages, fitness levels, and abilities through modifications and variations on postures.
- Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to organize monthly workshops that included Restorative yoga and Sound Healing focusing on rest and relaxation.
Wardrobe Stylist
Quince
01.2025 - Current
- Create visually appealing fashion editorials by selecting complementary outfits and accessories that aligned with editorial themes.
- Collaborate with photographers, make up artists, and directors on set to create cohesive looks for photoshoots and productions.
- Maximize brand sales by leveraging opportunities for upselling additional clothing items, shoes, and accessories.
- Maintain positive, professional attitude during long photoshoots and when working with diverse group of people.
- Facilitate communication between designers and production teams to ensure seamless execution of desired fashion concepts.
- Analyze client feedback to refine service offerings and improve overall styling experience.
- Train junior stylists, sharing valuable industry knowledge and fostering their professional growth.
Wardrobe Stylist
Jessica Wybenga Creative - Self Employed
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Researched emerging fashion styles to inform client selections and enhance styling expertise.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to build strong brand identity with clothing and accessories.
- Implemented process improvements leading to a more efficient styling workflow and enhanced client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with photographers, hair and make up artists, and directors on set to create cohesive looks for photoshoots and productions.
- Maintained positive, professional attitude during long shoots and when working with a diverse group of people.
- Supported models when clothing was uncomfortable.
- Analyzed client feedback to refine service offerings and improve overall styling experience.
Sr. Manager Visual Merchandiser & Stylist
American Giant,Banana Republic,Old Navy
08.2012 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to drive brand growth and customer engagement.
- Mentored junior managers and junior stylists, fostering professional development and performance improvement.
- Established key performance indicators to measure team effectiveness and operational success.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome challenges, leading to enhanced productivity levels.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Utilized data-driven insights to make informed decisions that resulted in higher returns on investments.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Collaborated with merchandising teams to align product offerings with customer preferences.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
- Developed seasonal styling trends that aligned with brand initiatives.
- Collaborated with fellow stylists to create visually appealing store displays that attracted customers and showcased merchandise effectively.
Education
Master of Arts - Integral Counseling Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA01-2027
Certified Energy Work Practitioner - Energy Medicine
Academy of Intuition Medicine
Sausalito, CA07-2022
No Degree - 200 Hour Vinyasa YTT
Hot Spot Yoga
Oakland, CA01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising, Minor Fine Arts
San Francisco State University
San Francisco05-2013
No Degree - Fine Arts
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CAAssociate of Arts - Visual Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA05-2005
Skills
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Active Listening
- Mentorship
- Humility
- Personal Integrity
- Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
- Curiosity
- Resourcefulness
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Patience
- Resilience
- Self-Starter
- Compassion
Timeline
Wardrobe Stylist
Quince
01.2025 - Current
Yoga Instructor - Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga
Hot Spot Yoga, Banana Yoga, Nourish Osteo Yoga
03.2023 - 08.2024
Wardrobe Stylist
Jessica Wybenga Creative - Self Employed
01.2023 - 01.2025
Sr. Manager Visual Merchandiser & Stylist
American Giant,Banana Republic,Old Navy
08.2012 - 03.2023
Master of Arts - Integral Counseling Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies
Certified Energy Work Practitioner - Energy Medicine
Academy of Intuition Medicine
No Degree - 200 Hour Vinyasa YTT
Hot Spot Yoga
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising, Minor Fine Arts
San Francisco State University
No Degree - Fine Arts
Chaffey College
Associate of Arts - Visual Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising