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PROFILE:
My passion is to encourage and inspire others to make positive choices toward their health and well being. I am looking for an opportunity to grow and expand my knowledge and being part of a strong team. I am a loyal, self-motivated, driven, goal-oriented, positive, creative natural born leader. I have an experienced background in guest experience & studio management/creative direction and driven to integrate these skills with potential environments.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
YYoga, Vancouver, BC (2013 – Present)
Yoga & Spin & Pilates Teacher – Restorative/Yin/Hatha/YHot/Vinyasa/ Pilates/Spin
RYU Apparel, Vancouver, BC (2018) Yoga & Meditation & Pilates Teacher
Leading in-store public community classes for the staff & customers
The Arbutus Club, Vancouver, BC (2015-2017)
Yoga & Spin & Pilates Teacher
Vancouver Corporate Yoga, Vancouver, BC (2016-2017)
Yoga & Pilates Teacher
VGMY: Vancouver Gay Men’s Yoga , Vancouver BC (2016)
Creator and Head Teacher
Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC (2015-2017)
YogaWESTIN Head Teacher – Restorative/Yin/Hatha/Vinyasa yoga
Chopra Yoga Centre, Vancouver, BC (2015 – 2016)
Yoga Teacher – Restorative/Yin/Hatha/Vinyasa yoga
Robert Lee YMCA, Vancouver, BC (2014 – 2015)
Yoga Teacher – Restorative/Yin/Hatha/Vinyasa yoga
YoGuy Men’s Yoga, Vancouver, BC (2014)
Yoga Teacher – Led all Men’s classes in Vancouver
Bloom Yoga Studio, Vancouver, BC (2013 – 2014)
Yoga teacher – Restorative/Yin/Hatha/Vinyasa yoga
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Warrior Addict, Ireland, UK, (2018) Contributing Writer – spotlighting Men’s Yoga and Health.
Eastwood Cycle Sanctuary, Vancouver, BC (2014)
Receptionist – Trained all staff on Mind Body Online server. Set up retail inventory.
YYoga: Flow Wellness & Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC (2011 – 2013)
Guest Experience Team Member and YBoutique Specialist
Provided information and sold programs and packages to guests. Booked wellness appointments. Handled retail sales, and administrative duties. Assisted YBoutique Manager with buying, weekly inventory count, and improving monthly budgeting and loss prevention procedures. Educated the Guest Experience Team members on the YBoutique’s operations and new products. Assisted with training new Guest Experience members. Played key roles managing the YYoga friends and family sale and the 2013 staff New Year’s Party.
Motherland, Vancouver, BC (2011)
Retail Sales – Responsible for opening/closing, store operations, and customer service.
Fashion BS Radio, Washington, D.C. (2009 – 2012)
Fashion correspondent – Responsible for reporting on fashion and lifestyle in major cities on the North American West Coast.
EDUCATION
200hr Teacher Training – With Lucy St. John and Steve Fazzari @Karma Teachers (2018)
YHOT Teacher Training – With Hillary Keegan and Lisa Sanson @YYOGA (2017)
Mat Pilates Teacher Training – With Marta Hernandez @ Physical Mind Institute (2016)
Introduction to Tensegrity – With Andrew Clements (2016)
Motivational Coaching Techniques Workshop – With Lucy Ulmer (2016)
CanFitPro 25hr Group Fitness Theory (FIS) – With Tim Hawke & Tara Lowry (2016)
Level 1 / 2 Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) – Stretch Vancouver with Shivani Wells (2015)
CERTIFIED SCHWINN Indoor Cycling Teacher- Spin Society with Andrea Leigh (2015)
Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-500 – Vancouver School of Yoga (2013 – 2014)
Yin Yoga (70 Hr) – YYoga with Elle Scott (2014)
Advanced Anatomy Yoga (25 Hr) – Dr. Genieve Burley (2014)
Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-200 – Shine Yoga with Mike Nichols (2012 – 2013)
Therapeutic Restorative Yoga (80 Hr) – Christopher Manansala (2012 – 2013)
Kids and family Yoga (25 Hr) – Rainbow Kids Yoga (2013)
Core Training (16 Hr) – Yoga Outreach (2013)
Interdisciplinary design – Kwantlen Polytechnic University (2010)
EVENTS & WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS:
Lululemon: Lila Summer Series (2018)
Victoria Yoga Conference: CoreRelations & (MEN)Tality: Men’s Gentle Yoga Circle (2018)
RYU: True Identity Yoga, (MEN)Tality: A State of Being, New Moon Meditation (2017)
YYOGA: Pride Ride, Stand With Orlando Fundraiser, Yoga on Grouse, Pride Sports Day Yoga (2016-2018)
Vancouver Yoga Expo (2016)
Yogathon Vancouver (2015 & 2016)
OutTV: Teen Angst Night *Spoken Word* (2015)
Love & Beyond (2013)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
YMCA, Vancouver, BC (2013 – 2014)
Yoga teacher
Positive Living BC, Vancouver, BC (2013)
Yoga Teacher
Karma Teachers, Vancouver, BC (2013)
Gentle Yoga Program Manager and Community Outreach Coordinator
One Yoga for the People, Vancouver, BC (2013)
Karma Yogi Volunteer
Chopra Yoga Centre, Vancouver, BC (2013)
Studio Volunteer
Queer Arts Festival, Vancouver, BC (2010)
Helped with gallery installation and ushered for performance.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival, Vancouver, BC (2010)
Administration Volunteer
Lets work together:
TEACHING SAMPLES
All Yoga Styles With Verbal/Non-Verbal Guidance
Non-Studio / Community Class Videos
(P)RIDE Indoor Cycling Video Demo’s
SPOKEN WORD: TEEN ANGST NIGHT ON OUTTV FROM APRIL 2015
FORMS & RELEASES:
