Poonam Shah
Angier,NC
Summary
Results driven and innovative team player seeking to contribute to BD's mission of improving patient care and streaming medication management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Teacher
Wellness Meets World
New Brunswick, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Instructed students on how to properly use props such as blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets. during class time.
- Educated students about anatomy related principles such as posture alignment and muscular engagement.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the studio before, during, and after classes.
- Demonstrated poses through verbal instructions as well as visual demonstrations when needed.
- Created curriculums for different skill levels to offer exceptional service to students.
Yoga Teacher
Y. O. G. A. For Youth
Durham, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and taught yoga classes to students of ages 6-15 and emphasizing proper breathing techniques, body alignment, and meditation.
- Organized group workshops on topics such as stress management, mindfulness, and self-care.
- Provided individual instruction to help clients reach their personal goals.
- Provide youth with tools of self- discovery that nurtures hope, discipline and respect for self, others, and community.
Yoga Teacher
Kundalini Yoga Durham
Durham, NC
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored class participants for appropriate techniques to prevent injuries.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Demonstrated poses through verbal instructions as well as visual demonstrations when needed.
- Educated students about anatomy related principles such as posture alignment and muscular engagement.
- Cultivated an environment conducive to learning by creating a welcoming atmosphere in the studio space.
Store Manager
Refuel
Pittsboro, NC
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist in the recruiting of, recommend for hire, and train, positive individuals to become members of the Refuel team, ensuring excellent customer service.
- Motive, encourage, and challenge store Sales Associates.
- Promote and resolve customer complaints, in a timely and professional manner.
- Implement and enforce established daily operating procedures to ensure store is clean, adequately stocked, organized, and well kept.
- Ensure all merchandise is stocked and displays are attractive, priced correctly, and displayed in a safe manner.
- Supervise and discipline all store employees according to company policy.
- Monitor daily retail gasoline competitors and sending the prices to the corporate office in a timely manner as established by management.
- Complete daily paperwork and computer entry in a timely manner as established by management.
Store Manager
Time After Time Watches
Moorestown, NJ
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Monitor multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
- Receive and process cash and credit payments for in-store purchases.
- Deliver training on the new product to store sales associates and conduct side by side coaching on delivering effective product overview.
- Develop positive business relationships with assigned retail partners.
- Serve as a direct point of contact for questions or concerns.
- Follow and execute safety and security routines to prevent loss and guarantee employee and customer safety.
- Strong merchandising skills with the ability to drive the business through creativity and extensive fashion knowledge.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively Ability to plan and achieve long-and-short term goals
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Catholic Charities of New Jersey
Cherry Hill, NJ
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation or tests.
- Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, and medical care.
Mental Health Therapist Intern
United States 177th Air National Guard
Egg Harbor, NJ
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Utilized various techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy when working with clients.
- Educated patients about available treatments options and answered questions related to mental health concerns.
- Developed case files and treatment plans under the supervision of the facility's clinical psychologist.
- Understanding of the military culture and building resiliency in service members and their families.
- Individual counseling focused on presenting problems such as alcohol, anger, anxiety, deployment, depression, marital, financial, PTSD, TBI.
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Behavioral Crossroads
Egg Harbor, NJ
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans for patients based on their individual needs.
- Conducted initial assessments to determine patient's current level of functioning and needs.
- Managed crisis situations by providing appropriate interventions and referrals.
- Co- lead group therapy and group activities.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ05.2012
Skills
- Kundalini Yoga Instruction
- Kids Yoga
- Pre- Natal Yoga
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Course Planning
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Active Listening
- Creative Problem Solving
- Case Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Discharge Planning
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor (KRI)
- CPR
- Non- Violent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Yoga Teacher
Wellness Meets World
06.2023 - Current
Yoga Teacher
Y. O. G. A. For Youth
05.2023 - Current
Yoga Teacher
Kundalini Yoga Durham
04.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Refuel
01.2022 - 06.2023
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Catholic Charities of New Jersey
09.2015 - 10.2017
Store Manager
Time After Time Watches
01.2015 - 01.2019
Mental Health Therapist Intern
United States 177th Air National Guard
06.2014 - 09.2015
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Behavioral Crossroads
06.2011 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stockton University
- Certified Yoga Instructor (KRI)
- CPR
- Non- Violent Crisis Intervention
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