Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Rachel Watkins

Rachel Watkins

Elizabethtown,KY

Summary

Dynamic Yoga Instructor with a proven track record at Etown Swim and Fitness Center, adept at developing tailored classes that enhance student engagement and safety. Skilled in relationship development and CPR certified, I excel in fostering a supportive environment while demonstrating effective yogic breathing techniques to promote overall wellness.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Yoga Instructor

The F.A.B. LAB
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
  • Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.

Yoga Instructor

Etown Swin and Fitness Center
12.2018 - 12.2024
  • Developed safe and effective yoga classes for class students.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
  • Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
  • Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
  • Built relationships with students to boost rapport and word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Maintained accurate class attendance records and student information to facilitate communication with students.
  • Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.

Director of Operations

United Way of Central Kentucky
05.2020 - 09.2024
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Graphic Designer

Cars and Trucks Magazine
08.2015 - 09.2018
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
  • Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication Management

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

RYT-200 - Yoga

Eternal Health Yoga, Louisville
09-2020

Skills

  • Yoga practices
  • Group and individual instruction
  • CPR certification
  • Relationship development
  • Presentations and demonstrations
  • Payment handling
  • Equipment organization
  • Yogic breathing

Timeline

Yoga Instructor - The F.A.B. LAB
03.2025 - Current
Director of Operations - United Way of Central Kentucky
05.2020 - 09.2024
Yoga Instructor - Etown Swin and Fitness Center
12.2018 - 12.2024
Graphic Designer - Cars and Trucks Magazine
08.2015 - 09.2018
Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Communication Management
Eternal Health Yoga - RYT-200, Yoga