Lorenzo Dorsey
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Experienced Studio Manager with background in coordinating projects, overseeing studio operations and managing creative teams. Possess strong organizational skills coupled with exceptional leadership abilities, essential for driving productivity and ensuring client satisfaction. Have implemented cost-effective practices in previous roles, resulting in significant operational efficiency. Display excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively within diverse teams.
Energetic professional with background in fitness and wellness, adept at maximizing productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include personalized program design, motivational coaching, and injury prevention techniques. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and goal achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Albertina Kerr
Portland, Oregon
04.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Yoga Instructor
Movement Climbing
Portland, Oregon
01.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized yoga instruction to clients of all ages and skill levels.
- Developed a variety of classes based on the needs of the participants.
- Led group classes, workshops, seminars, for up to 50+ students
- Assisted students with proper alignment in poses, breathing techniques, and modifications as needed.
- Demonstrated postures using correct body mechanics and anatomical terminology.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development and special projects.
- Utilized props and innovative techniques to make yoga accessible to beginners and those with limitations.
- Prepared for classes in advance, selected and queued music beforehand and began and ended classes on time for maximum benefit to attendees.
- Evaluated student progress and provided feedback during assessments and reviews.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning and relaxation through verbal cues and music selection.
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga
Bethesda, Maryland
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Cultivated an environment conducive to learning by creating a welcoming atmosphere in the studio space.
- Instructed students on how to properly use props such as blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets. during class time.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the studio before, during, and after classes.
- Educated students about proper form to maintain safety and maximize benefits of different positions.
- Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
- Prepared for classes in advance, selected and queued music beforehand and began and ended classes on time for maximum benefit to attendees.
- Explained and demonstrated fitness and conditioning techniques and movements
- Promoted classes and facility amenities on social media.
- Coached and encouraged participants during exercises and routines.
- Led group classes, workshops, seminars, and retreats for up to 50 students at a time.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning and relaxation through verbal cues and music selection.
- Maintained safety-oriented, neat, and distraction-free studio, allowing participants to focus.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming studio space, ensuring a serene environment.
Studio Manager
CorePower Yoga
Glover Park, DC
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices in media production.
- Researched new technologies to improve studio operations.
- Created detailed reports on project progress and performance metrics.
- Assisted in the onboarding process of new employees by providing training materials.
- Conducted regular meetings with teams to discuss upcoming tasks and deadlines.
- Monitored daily operations within the studio environment.
- Prepared invoices for completed projects and handled billing inquiries from clients.
- Welcomed customers and asked open-ended questions to understand individual needs.
- Trained new employees and maintained healthy staff morale through consistent coaching and team building.
- Led recruitment, training, and development of studio staff to build a high-performing team.
- Managed studio space organization and upkeep, ensuring a safe and inspiring work environment.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Studio Manager
CorePower Yoga
Bethesda, MD
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices in media production.
- Researched new technologies to improve studio operations.
- Created detailed reports on project progress and performance metrics.
- Assisted in the onboarding process of new employees by providing training materials.
- Conducted regular meetings with teams to discuss upcoming tasks and deadlines.
- Provided guidance on creative direction for projects as needed.
- Monitored daily operations within the studio environment.
- Trained new employees and maintained healthy staff morale through consistent coaching and team building.
- Managed studio space organization and upkeep, ensuring a safe and inspiring work environment.
- Oversaw daily studio operations, ensuring smooth workflow and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated schedules for staff, talent, and studio bookings to maximize efficiency.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Yoga Teacher Training
LYT Yoga
Bethesda, MD06-2020
Yoga Instructor Training
Kranti Yoga
GAO, India 06-2014
Physical Rehabilitation
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD06-2012
Skills
- Behavior redirection
- Community integration support
- Client documentation
- Transportation
- Charting and documentation
- Reporting and documentation
- Performance reviewing
- Employee Training
- Team building
- Operations Management
- Customer Relations
- Multitasking
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Class design
- Yoga practices
- Fitness program development
- Class leadership
- Group Instruction
- Progress Tracking
- Client motivation
- Instructional skills
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Albertina Kerr
04.2023 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Movement Climbing
01.2022 - Current
Studio Manager
CorePower Yoga
06.2020 - 03.2021
Studio Manager
CorePower Yoga
06.2018 - 06.2019
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga
03.2018 - 05.2021
Yoga Teacher Training
LYT Yoga
Yoga Instructor Training
Kranti Yoga
Physical Rehabilitation
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore