Susan Bestler
Lake Elmo,MN
Summary
Looking for a new job opportunity that allows past experiences, including experiences prior to this resume's listings, including working full-time at KPMG as an assistant in Health Care Consulting, Orion Consulting as an Office Manager, Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors as an EEO Officer, Safety Director, and Accounts Receivable Manager, and Hines Interests as the Construction Department Executive Assistant. Numerous part-time jobs worked since leaving the workforce to raise children beyond the above listed including coaching gymnastics and office manager at Rising Stars Gymnastics, and coaching high school cheerleading and the dance team while living in Goshen, Kentucky. A quick learner and a motivated person to master tasks and take on more responsibility. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Yoga Teacher
LIGHT HOUSE Yoga + Fitness
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Instructed 30+ students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
- Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
- Provided constructive feedback to students on their technique, enabling them to refine their practice further.
- Incorporated elements of anatomy and physiology into lessons, deepening students'' understanding of the mind-body connection in yoga practice.
- Contributed to studio cleanliness, ensuring a comfortable space for practice by maintaining equipment and organizing storage areas daily.
- Ensured safety during classes by clearly demonstrating proper alignment and modifications when necessary.
- Established a welcoming and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of community among students.
- Taught six plus classes a week.
Temporary Studio Manager
LIGHT HOUSE Yoga + Fitness
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Established a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among staff members to improve productivity and creativity.
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including cleaning, staff management and customer service.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Maintained studio equipment, including microphones and computers, to limit schedule disruptions.
- Communicated with customers by answering questions regarding membership questions and maintaining customer accounts on MINDBODY platform.
- Created communication with customers using their 1-week free membership to track retention.
Group Fitness Instructor and Yoga Teacher
Lifetime Fitness Clubs
08.2004 - 12.2021
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
- Led multiple classes weekly with consistent participation and positive feedback of 30 or more students.
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Improved class attendance by creating innovative and engaging group fitness routines.
- Promoted overall wellness by incorporating mindfulness practice into selected group sessions, enhancing participant mental well-being alongside physical fitness achievements.
- Taught classes is Step Aerobics, Hi/Lo Aerobics, Strength Classes, Boot Camps, Cycling, and Spin Classes.
- Taught Chair Yoga and Chair Strength to students returning after injury and senior.
- Taught various formats of yoga including Ashtanga, Flow, Meditation, and Restorative.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology And Communications
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN06.1991
Skills
- Customer Service
- Office Management
- Organizational Skills
- Office Administration
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
- Data Entry
- Customer Relations
- Clear oral/written communication
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Professional and Courteous
- Problem Resolution
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Temporary Studio Manager
LIGHT HOUSE Yoga + Fitness
02.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Yoga Teacher
LIGHT HOUSE Yoga + Fitness
09.2019 - 07.2023
Group Fitness Instructor and Yoga Teacher
Lifetime Fitness Clubs
08.2004 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology And Communications
Normandale Community College
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