Layna Dakin
Marina Del Rey,CA
Summary
A seasoned leader with a background in startup entrepreneur experience, studio management, teacher training, adept at driving growth, enhancing student engagement, and innovation. Extensive experience in strategic planning, operations oversight, and curriculum development, complemented by a diverse set of yoga certifications and achievements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COO of Japa Health
Japa Health
03.2020 - Current
- Strategic planning and execution of business operations to drive growth and profitability
- Oversight of day-to-day operations, including product development, marketing, sales, and customer service
- Collaboration with executive team to define and implement company vision, mission, and goals.
Yoga Director
Sweat Yoga
08.2014 - Current
- Strategic leadership in overseeing all aspects of yoga programs across multiple locations
- Effective communication and coordination with yoga teachers, staff, and management team
- Development and implementation of innovative strategies to enhance student engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
Yoga Teacher & Teacher Trainer
Hot8Yoga
07.2010 - 08.2018
Yoga Teacher & Teacher Trainer
Red Diamond Yoga
01.2013 - 03.2017
Yoga Teacher
Exhale Center for Sacred Movement
09.2008 - 01.2012
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA06.2004
Skills
- Operations Management
- Human Resources Management
- Product Development
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- 500-Hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT)
- Annie Carpenter (300 hours)
- Baptiste Trained Yoga Instructor (300 hours)
- Sphota Yoga School (200 hours)
- Iyengar Training (100 hours)
- AFFA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
- AFFA Certified Personal Trainer
- Yogafit I + II Certified
- Stott Trained Pilates Instructor
- Bodystep and Bodypump Certified Instructor
- CPR and First-Aid Certified
- Lifeguard Certified
- NAUI Advanced Certification in Scuba Diving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
COO of Japa Health
Japa Health
03.2020 - Current
Yoga Director
Sweat Yoga
08.2014 - Current
Yoga Teacher & Teacher Trainer
Red Diamond Yoga
01.2013 - 03.2017
Yoga Teacher & Teacher Trainer
Hot8Yoga
07.2010 - 08.2018
Yoga Teacher
Exhale Center for Sacred Movement
09.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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