Yoga Teacher and Wellness Advocate eager to contribute to team success and brand expansion through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Experienced in teaching, event management, field research, and leadership. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a diverse environment, doing meaningful work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Coach and Yoga Teacher
YMCA; Escape To Yoga; Thrive Wellness
Sherwood , OR
02.2016 - Current
Planned, set up and led private and community yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
Instructed students in breathing, meditation and Hatha Yoga techniques to improve strength and flexibility.
Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
Created various promotional and marketing items
Worked with diverse customers and clients to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Designed and implemented over 10 instruction classes, including Inversion Basics, Yoga 101, Yoga and Essential Oils, and Restorative Yoga to Heal the Nervous System
Marketing Coordinator Server/Bartender Shift Lead
503 Uncorked
Sherwood, OR
01.2016 - 11.2020
Trained over 10 new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items and performance strategies.
Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
Maintained updated product knowledge through networking and industry events
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
Event Manager
Beacon Hill Winery
Gaston, OR
02.2017 - 10.2020
Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
Supervised onsite team of 10, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
Project and Communications Manager
Rotarian Action Group for Peace
Portland, OR
01.2014 - 01.2016
Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish objectives and boost long-term profitability.
Conceptualized brand identity and developed unique accompanying graphic style and tone for use in communications.
Worked with marketing teams to create, deploy and optimize effective campaigns for International Peace Projects initiated by Rotarians.
Study Abroad Graduate Assistant
Portland State University
Portland, OR
01.2013 - 01.2015
Coordinated instructional, administrative and research duties for Portland State’s Summer Study Abroad Program
Coordinated travel and housing accommodations, group activities, and assessed class assignments.
Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
Oversaw groups of over 10 students and assisted with academic projects.
Assistant Community Director
UDR
Lake Oswego, OR
01.2008 - 01.2014
Awarded number one Leasing Associate for Oregon, Washington, and California.
Developed successful resident retention and outreach marketing programs while maintaining high internal occupancy rates.
Assisted with day to day operations of 200+ unit residential community
Effectively computed, classified, and recorded numerical data pertaining to all aspects of operations.
Education
Masters of Science - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies