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Karen Franklin

Henderson,NV

Summary

Motivated Yoga Instructor with training and experience in Vinyasa yoga while continuing to pursue further education. Passionate about inspiring others to improve wellness of the mind and body and seek personal transformation with the use of asana, breath and meditation. Extensive experience in the Las Vegas hospitality industry.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Yoga Instructor

TRY Yoga
01.2021 - Current

Teaching TRY method of yoga at various facilities in Las Vegas using movement, traditional yoga postures, breathwork, visualizations and affirmations to empower students to regulate their nervous system and feel well in body and mind.

Yoga Instructor

Rasha Paradigm Collective
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Led up to 6 classes per week.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
  • Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Retained knowledge of studio offerings, programs and pricing to promote brand and guide registration.
  • Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
  • Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
  • Promoted workshops, retreats and other special events to supplement class instruction and provide additional learning opportunities for students.

Assistant General Manager

Rasha Paradigm Collective
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
  • Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
  • Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
  • Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
  • Managed social media accounts
  • Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
  • Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve customer service and satisfaction.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Managed Payroll

Yoga Instructor

White Lotus Yoga
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Taught a variety of yoga classes encouraging deep mind body connection addressing universal themes that open to healing and growth on and off the mat.
  • Lead up to five classes per week.
  • Keep studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
  • Help students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
  • Maintain positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.

Administrative Assistant

Theravada Mental Health
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Scheduled appointments for 10 therapists at 2 locations
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Verified Insurance
  • Managed Billing
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Yoga Instructor

Well Rounded Momma
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Teach Prenatal Yoga in a safe, empowering way.
  • Cultivating deep connections with clients.
  • Developing custom sequences to address specific prenatal needs.
  • Keep studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.

Yoga Instructor

Take Heart Yoga
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Led up to 8 classes per week in a small local studio
  • Worked hard to cultivate a sense of community on and off the mat
  • Created special event classes including fundraisers.
  • Led a variety of workshops including Chakra Education and Positive Body Image for teen girls.
  • Taught many private one on one classes and created custom sequences for the clients' specific needs.
  • Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.

Yoga Instructor

Body Heat Hot Pilates & Yoga
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Lead yoga classes for all skill levels, from beginning to advanced in a heated room
  • Teach student correct postures and alignment to ensure maximum benefit and safety
  • Provide guided meditation at the beginning and end of every classes and give students an in depth understanding of breathing techniques
  • Create unique and innovative sequences targeting specific areas of the body and or various themes and intentions opening space for the students personal growth and transformation both on and off the mat

  • Collaboratively devised a fun and inspiring kids yoga program using music, stories and games to fully engage the child and teach them valuable skills including mindfulness and self regulation.

Yoga Instructor

Evolution Yoga
06.2016 - 05.2018
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Taught various styles of yoga to classes of up to 30 students
  • Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.

Beverage Server

Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino
09.2002 - 06.2017
  • Provided exceptional guest service correctly taking orders and delivering drinks
  • Successfully established and maintained relationships with local guests ensuring return visits.
  • Bartender in the VIP room and Sports Bar
  • Followed all safety and sanitation policies to uphold proper health standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and History

University of Northumbria At Newcastle Upon Tyne
2 Ellison Place Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, United Kingdom
06.1995

Skills

  • Quickbooks knowledge
  • Encouraging leader
  • Courteous, pleasant professional
  • Committed team player
  • Intuitive
  • Fast learner
  • Adaptable, works well with all skill levels
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Operations Management
  • Business Operations Knowledge
  • Strategic Planning Skill
  • Employee Relations
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Business Development
  • Team Leadership Expertise

Certification

  • 200 Hrs RYT
  • 20 Hrs CEU Smartflow Restorative Yoga certification
  • 20 Hrs Mini Yogis Yoga for Kids certification
  • 20 Hrs CEU Trauma Recovery Yoga certification
  • Usui/Holy Fire Reiki 1, 2 & 3 certification
  • CPR certification

References

John Grubbs (702) 204-7984

Elizabeth DeFlyer (702) 813-2482

Page Patten (310) 722-3561

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Rasha Paradigm Collective
04.2023 - 01.2024

Yoga Instructor

Rasha Paradigm Collective
09.2022 - 01.2024

Administrative Assistant

Theravada Mental Health
01.2022 - 08.2022

Yoga Instructor

White Lotus Yoga
02.2021 - 10.2022

Yoga Instructor

TRY Yoga
01.2021 - Current

Yoga Instructor

Well Rounded Momma
12.2020 - 08.2021

Yoga Instructor

Take Heart Yoga
01.2019 - 07.2020

Yoga Instructor

Evolution Yoga
06.2016 - 05.2018

Yoga Instructor

Body Heat Hot Pilates & Yoga
06.2015 - 06.2018

Beverage Server

Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino
09.2002 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and History

University of Northumbria At Newcastle Upon Tyne
Karen Franklin