Lisa Freeman
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience as a studio manager and administrator, coupled with a strong background as a certified yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance. Proven abilities to oversee studio operations, manage schedules, promote and market the company, and enhance client engagement, ensuring a welcoming and productive environment. Adept at developing and implementing effective programs that promote wellness and mindfulness, leading to increased client satisfaction, growth, and retention. Exceptional organizational skills and strategic mindset enable me to streamline processes, manage schedules, and optimize resources effectively and proficiently. With a keen ability to build relationships and inspire teams, I am dedicated to cultivating a thriving community that prioritizes well-being while achieving organizational goals. I leverage my expertise to tailor personalized yoga sessions that meet individual client needs, fostering a supportive and transformative experience catered to any mental and physical conditions and limitations. Committed to continuous professional development and passionate about promoting the growth and satisfaction of both the company and the clients I serve.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Manager/Administrator
Omni Yoga Studio and Academy
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Coordinated staff training programs to enhance team skills in areas such as software proficiency, opening and closing the studio, and customer service best practices.
- Expanded the studio's client base by proactively seeking out new business opportunities through networking events or industry conferences.
- Increased annual and monthly membership contracts with new clients consistently and with ease.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for studio bookings, maximizing studio utilization.
- Strengthened relationships with external partners such as vendors or suppliers, promoting collaboration opportunities that ultimately benefited both parties involved.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Monitored project progress closely, addressing potential issues promptly to minimize delays or cost overruns.
- Oversaw the design and execution of marketing materials for the studio, increasing brand visibility and attracting new clients.
- Enhanced online presence, leading to increase in studio inquiries and bookings.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with freelancers and external vendors, ensuring favorable terms for studio.
- Streamlined project timelines, ensuring projects were completed on or ahead of schedule.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Yoga Instructor
Omni Yoga Studio and Academy
05.2023 - Current
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Enhanced recovery for first responders and military personnel by integrating yoga into their training regimen, focusing on injury prevention and mental resilience. (Studio had a contract with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue Department)
- Promoted physical fitness with dynamic sequencing of asanas designed to challenge and inspire students of all levels.
- Nurtured beginner students' confidence, gradually introducing more challenging poses as their abilities grew.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to organize workshops focusing on advanced techniques or specialized topics such as prenatal yoga or Yin Yoga sessions.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR if needed.
- Adapted teaching methods to virtual platforms, ensuring continuity of practice during remote learning periods.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Private Yoga Instructor
Self Employed Services
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced recovery for military personnel by integrating yoga into their training regimen, focusing on injury prevention and mental resilience..
- Improved clients'' overall well-being by designing customized yoga programs tailored to their specific needs and goals.
- Developed tailored yoga programs for clients with specific health concerns or injuries to ensure safe practice
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to referrals and a growing clientele base.
- Established rapport with clients through active listening and empathy leading to a deeper understanding of individual needs and expectations.
- Assisted clients in overcoming physical limitations by offering modifications and alternative poses during sessions.
- Utilized social media platforms effectively for self-promotion as a private yoga instructor resulting in increased visibility within the community.
- Balanced scheduling demands efficiently, ensuring timely arrival at appointments while accommodating last-minute schedule changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Purdue University Global
Lafayette, IN10-2019
Skills
Administrative Assistance
Client Relations
Easily Adaptable
Event Coordination
Certification
- First Aid Certification November 11, 2024 (Expires November 2026)
- CPR/AED Certification November 11, 2024 (Expires November 2026)
- Certified 200 Hr RYT Yoga Instructor Yoga Alliance 2022-Present
Timeline
Studio Manager/Administrator
Omni Yoga Studio and Academy
05.2023 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Omni Yoga Studio and Academy
05.2023 - Current
Private Yoga Instructor
Self Employed Services
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Purdue University Global
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