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Sandra Kaplan Merrill

Deerfield,IL

Summary

Multi-talented, warm, and compassionate wellness, lifestyle and career coach, with a successful history helping individuals of all backgrounds live their most balanced and fulfilled lives. Certifications in a variety of modalities, including yoga & meditation, co-active coaching, Reiki energy healing, sound healing. Passionate relationship builder, seeking the best for clients no matter their goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Holistic Wellness Coach

SKM Wellness
05.2016 - Current
  • Enhance client well-being by implementing personalized wellness plans and coaching strategies.
  • Facilitate group workshops for clients to promote healthy lifestyle choices and foster a sense of community.
  • Lead yoga and meditation classes, and offer Reiki and other energy healing modalities, to promote overall client well-being.
  • Establish trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and long-term commitment to goals.

Senior Associate Director, Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center

Columbia Business School
02.2013 - 09.2018
  • Primary point of contact for all students involved in entrepreneurship, building trusting relationships while coaching students throughout their pursuits.
  • Created, planned and executed program strategy and events for all student-facing engagements to meet student and organizational goals.
  • Coached & managed junior team members to build their expertise in key areas, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Assistant Director, MBA Academic Affairs

New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
08.2011 - 02.2013
  • Advised MBA students on their academic pursuits, ensuring they met their personal objectives while fulfilling Stern's graduation requirements

Program Manager, Ross Leadership Initiative (RLI)

University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business
09.2009 - 04.2011
  • Planned and executed RLI programming, including leadership development orientation program for 500 MBA students, annual Global Citizenship Day in Detroit, and annual Leadership Crisis Challenge.

Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs Public Relations

Porter Novelli
03.2006 - 07.2009
  • Supported clients in all public relations endeavors from press opportunities through event execution.
  • Increased account retention by building strong relationships with clients and addressing their needs promptly.

Account Coordinator, Healthcare Public Relations

Weber Shandwick
09.2005 - 03.2006

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication -

University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Urbana, IL
05.2005

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Empathy Development
  • Behavior Modification
  • Stress Management
  • Self-Care Promotion
  • Mindfulness Techniques
  • Goal Setting
  • Personalized Coaching
  • Group Instruction

Certification

Registered Yoga Instructor - 200hr

Certified Co-Active Coach | International Coaching Federation

Additional Information

Mother to young children - personal chef, event planner, organizer, class parent, life pursuit supporter

Implemented and currently run "zero waste" composting and recycling program at children's elementary school, including the management of more than 50 parent volunteers

Timeline

Holistic Wellness Coach

SKM Wellness
05.2016 - Current

Senior Associate Director, Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center

Columbia Business School
02.2013 - 09.2018

Assistant Director, MBA Academic Affairs

New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
08.2011 - 02.2013

Program Manager, Ross Leadership Initiative (RLI)

University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business
09.2009 - 04.2011

Senior Account Executive, Corporate Affairs Public Relations

Porter Novelli
03.2006 - 07.2009

Account Coordinator, Healthcare Public Relations

Weber Shandwick
09.2005 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Arts in Communication -

University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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