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Ryan Ronan

West Haven,CT

Summary

Disabled Naval Veteran, Retired Theatre Geek, Thriving Student of Life. Passionate facilitator of transformation, communication and exploration seeking opportunities to help create inter-and-intrapersonal growth under challenging circumstances. Actively subscribing to the collaborative mindset.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Yoga Instructor

Self-Employed
06.2023 - Current
  • Educated clients on the mindfulness benefits of a consistent yoga practice while developing intuitive understandings in their moment-to-moment needs.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by creating philosophically and anatomically themed offerings to support clients of various levels of physical and cognitive ability.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on deepening the individual yoga practice through education, immersion, and training.
  • Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.

Skillbridge Program Manager

Elgia, Inc.
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Coached team members across 3 departments on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
  • Interviewed approximately 500 candidates for military internship program, extended offers to 40 servicemembers, and converted 8 interns to full-time employees following successful completion of internship.

Petty Officer First Class

United States Navy
04.2015 - 09.2022
  • Ranked #6 of 31 project managers after first year of employment while leading 15 employees.
  • Coordinated three COVID-19 relief teams for 30 days to five US Naval Warships, which delivered 3000 daily meals, conducted up to 4 daily emergency helicopter extractions, and provided lodging to approximately 350 infected Sailors.
  • Updated local standard operating procedures, records keeping and training methods increasing team efficiencies from 67% to 94%.
  • Coordinated seven static daily taskings and arising tasking between two teams to ensure on-time, accurate, and exemplary product delivery for both team's customers.
  • Led 40 team members between two teams to coordinate 30 command events for 315 attendees, including three picnics while underway, a Children's Holiday Party, and monthly kitchen takeovers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
12.2023

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training -

Breathing Room Yoga Center
New Haven, CT
06.2023

Skills

  • Wellness Coaching and Motivating
  • Trauma-Informed Teaching
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Mindfulness Education
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Administrative Databases
  • Recreation and Leisure Education
  • Troubleshooting Technology
  • Informed Problem-Solving
  • Sewing and Costume Construction

Certification

  • 200-Hour Certified Yoga Instructor
  • 30-Hour Yin Yoga Certified Instructor
  • 30-Hour Yoga Nidra Certified Instructor
  • 20-Hour Children's Yoga Certified Instructor
  • 20-Hour Soundbath Facilitation Certification
  • SMART Recovery Facilitation Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification
  • Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Yoga Instructor

Self-Employed
06.2023 - Current

Skillbridge Program Manager

Elgia, Inc.
03.2022 - 08.2023

Petty Officer First Class

United States Navy
04.2015 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Southern Connecticut State University

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training -

Breathing Room Yoga Center
Ryan Ronan