Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Writing Poetry
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Shanika Libert

Hamden,Connecticut

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Yoga Instructor

Peaceful Chaos Yoga Studio
09.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.

Newborn Care Specialist

New Heartbeats LLC
08.2020 - Current
  • Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
  • Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
  • Aided in designing healthcare plans for newborns based on individual family needs and living situations.
  • Collaborated with parents and pediatricians to assess holistic healthcare profiles of newborns.

Executive Assistant

Katerserv Limited (Goddard Catering Group)
03.2011 - 08.2015
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.

Education

No Degree - Certified Personal Trainer

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Self Study/Online
03.2024

No Degree - 200HR RYT

Yogabody Teachers College
Spain/Online
11.2021

Bachelor of Science - International Relations

University of The West Indies
Trinidad & Tobago West Indies
07.2015

Associate of Science - Office Management

University of The West Indies
Trinidad & Tobago West Indies
07.2009

Skills

  • Fitness Goal Support
  • Safety Awareness
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Pose Modifications
  • Coaching and Motivating
  • Class Design
  • Teaching Forms and Techniques
  • Form Expertise
  • Client Relations
  • CPR Certification
  • Customer Relations

Affiliations

YOGA ALLIANCE

CAPPA

INA


Certification

  • Certified Yoga Instructor
  • Certified Newborn Care Specialist, Newborn Care Solutions

Writing Poetry

Occasionally, I like to transform my dreams, thoughts, hopes into poetry. It has been a form of journal writing for me. I have an IG account (@shanikajbpoetry) with some of my writings and my work has been published in an Anthology of work Perspective To Pen.



Timeline

Yoga Instructor

Peaceful Chaos Yoga Studio
09.2023 - Current

Newborn Care Specialist

New Heartbeats LLC
08.2020 - Current

Executive Assistant

Katerserv Limited (Goddard Catering Group)
03.2011 - 08.2015

No Degree - Certified Personal Trainer

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

No Degree - 200HR RYT

Yogabody Teachers College

Bachelor of Science - International Relations

University of The West Indies

Associate of Science - Office Management

University of The West Indies
Shanika Libert