Tamara Gillest
Seattle,WA
Summary
Caring Mentor bringing 10 years of experience in related roles. Passionate about working with individuals to support development and full potential. Friendly and personable professional willing to take on any challenge.
I grew up in music and stay immersed in sound experiences both at home and work. I've played many different instruments and can read and discuss music theory when called upon.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor
Essential Yoga Therapy
11.2019 - Current
- Counsel students individually and in group sessions to help promote personal and educational motivation related to the "Restoring Your Prana" program.
- Offer stability and positive reinforcement to students pursuing teacher certification for the RYP.
- Grade and provide feedback on student activities, practicums and quiz submissions.
- Develop academic action plans for evaluating and graduating students.
Certified Yoga Therapist
BendnMove Yoga Therapy
09.2013 - Current
- Meet with individuals to discuss health issues and challenges.
- Developed safe and effective movement programs for class members and private clients.
- Develop and teach safe and effective breathing to clients suffering from various imbalances (mostly anxiety, asthma, sleep disorders) using Buteyko and yoga based breathing methodology.
- Lead up to 11 classes and meet with up to 10 private client per week.
- Offer individual sound therapy sessions up to 3 times per week
- Maintained positive relationships with students and members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Management studio business including staff, bookkeeping, marketing, communications, and maintenance. (I am the owner)
Technology Manager
Microsoft, Nordstrom
04.1999 - 01.2015
- Consultant Developer for software solutions to corporations
- Recruited and trained IT team members.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency within and outside of companies.
- Managed large scale product releases including customer and partner readiness plans
- Monitored employee tasks, evaluating information processing and performance to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
Education
Certified One-on-One Sound With Multi Instruments - Multiple Instrument Sound Healing
Academy of Sound Healing
Cornwall, England09.2022
Certified Yoga Therapist - Anatomy, Physiology, Psych. East/West Religion
Essential Yoga Therapy
Seattle, WA06.2014
Certified Yoga Teacher - 500 Hour Teacher Certification
Sound Yoga
Seattle, WA05.2011
Master of Science - IT Management
Regis University
Denver, CO05.2000
Master of Science - Accounting, Computer Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12.1994
Skills
- Constructive Feedback
- Enrichment Activities
- Academic Advisory
- Staff Management
- Case Notes
- Empathetic Approach
- Technology Courage (Adept at multiple course interfaces)
- Canvas, Kajabi, Zoom, Google, Facebook, FaceTime, Skype, Teams
- Music: Raga, Vedic Chanting, Western scales, and theory
Additional Information
I've completed courses with Eileen Day McKusick (Tuning Forks), Dr. John Beaulieu (Tuning Forks and Crystals), Jeff Strong (Drums), Chirstine Stevens (Native American Flute and Drums), Krista Holland (Sacred Rhythms in Drumming).
Timeline
Mentor
Essential Yoga Therapy
11.2019 - Current
Certified Yoga Therapist
BendnMove Yoga Therapy
09.2013 - Current
Technology Manager
Microsoft, Nordstrom
04.1999 - 01.2015
Certified One-on-One Sound With Multi Instruments - Multiple Instrument Sound Healing
Academy of Sound Healing
Certified Yoga Therapist - Anatomy, Physiology, Psych. East/West Religion
Essential Yoga Therapy
Certified Yoga Teacher - 500 Hour Teacher Certification
Sound Yoga
Master of Science - IT Management
Regis University
Master of Science - Accounting, Computer Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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