Sarah Janina Berry

Currently vice president of Optomeyes Inc. and providing fitness instruction 'doing business as' Sandia Zumba together with business partner, Emily Consaul. Became a dance fitness instructor in September 2019 and completed Zumba Basic 1 instructor training in Oceanside, California. Continued training completing Zumba Rhythms 2 instructor training in October 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Sandia Zumba currently leases a gym connected to a local community church, Mountainside United Methodist Church in Cedar Crest, New Mexico. Presently teaching 2 classes of Zumba Fitness per week. Since becoming established in 2019 Sandia Zumba has secured a contract to lease space and provide services to two Bernalillo County facilities; Vista Grande Community Center and Los Vecinos Community Center. Also continued to provide virtual Zumba Fitness classes via Zoom link during the Covid19 pandemic.

Skills specific to this role:

• Shown a professional respect for the leased spaces including adherence to safety rules, maintaining the cleanliness of the space, and ensuring security interns of opening and closing the facility.
• Advertised classes using social media and by physical posting of flyers in the community.
• Maintained accurate records of attendance to facilitate efficient billing and payment processing.
• Managed book keeping for tax purposes.
• Created structured fitness programs to be executed in small to large group settings.
• Managed group fitness classes of up to 20 members.
• Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
• Accommodated different levels of fitness.
• Created exciting routines with choreography appropriate to the level of skills of the participants.
• Enhanced participant experience by maintaining a motivational and supportive culture.
• Provided a varied, positive, and motivating playlist of music which incorporates a variety of rhythms including salsa, cha cha cha, reggaeton, tango, bachata, merengue, flamenco, pasodoble, soka, samba, tango, swing, belly dance, quebradita, and bollywood.
• Created warm-up choreography to ensure gradual warming up of muscles and gradual increase in heart rate using a format of basic footwork followed by cardio and then toning.
• Provided appropriate cool down stretches built into choreography to minimize muscle injury, slow down heart rate, and bring down core temperature gradually.
• Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.
• Monitored participant progress and adapted programs as needed.
• Explained and enforced safety rules applicable to the exercise gym setting.
• Advised clients about proper clothing and shoes.
• Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in occupational therapy from The University of Derby, England in 1995. Came to the USA in 1996 and enjoyed a fulfilling career in pediatrics including public and charter schools, aquatic based therapy, and early intervention in the home setting. Established own business, Milagro Child Therapy Group, Inc. and procured several therapy service contracts. Career spanning 1995 - 2020.

Skills performed in this and all roles as occupational therapist across settings:

• Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
• Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
• Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
• Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
• Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
• Prioritized opportunities for performance improvement.
• Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work and home life.
• Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
• Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents.

Specific role at ASLA in additional to occupational therapy services:

• Coordinated and taught basic yoga skills to students with varying physical and cognitive abilities ranging in ages 6 years to 14 years.
• Completed skilled observations and assessment of yoga skills.
• Graded students for trimester report cards - Albuquerque Sign Language Academy

Skills performed specific to the role of business owner:

• Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
• Secured contracts with RCI, Inc., New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Waiver, and Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Hired staff members including occupational therapists and child developmental specialist.
• Adhered to regulations and policies set forth by individual entity contracts.
• Created and adhered to policies to ensure the highest levels of patient and caregivers success.
• Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
• Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency.
• Served as primary point-of-contact for contractors to achieve expectations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Introduced new methods, practices and systems to improve level of service.
• Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
• Entered income and expense details into business databases.
• Worked with marketing teams to create company logo.
• Advertisements to bring in new clients for specific therapy groups.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
• Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.