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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:
Karma Teachers, Vancouver, BC. (2018- March 2019)
– Restorative Yoga Head Teacher Trainer, 200hr YTT Assistant & Mentor, Yoga Teacher
YYoga, Vancouver, BC (2013- Jan 2019)
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
Myofascial Yin – with Lucy St. John (TBC February 2020)
14hr Jikiden Reiki Practitioner Training – with Meltem Oner-Legros (TBC May 3, 2019)
16hr Crystal Singing Bowl Practitioner Training – with Colin Hillstrom – (TBC May 5, 2019)
20hr Yin, Qi Gong & Energy Body – with Ara Cusack (2019)
36hr Ayurveda Training – With Lucy St. John @Karma Teachers (2019)
200hr Teacher Training – With Lucy St. John and Steve Fazzari @Karma Teachers (2018)
30hr YHOT Teacher Training – With Hillary Keegan and Lisa Sanson @YYOGA (2017)
60hr 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)
25hr CanFitPro 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)
70hr Yin Yoga – YYoga with Elle Scott (2014)
25hr Advanced Anatomy Yoga – Dr. Genieve Burley (2014)
Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-200 – Shine Yoga with Mike Nichols (2012 – 2013)
80hr Therapeutic Restorative Yoga – Christopher Manansala (2012 – 2013)
25hr Kids and family Yoga – Rainbow Kids Yoga (2013)
32hr Core Training – Yoga Outreach (2013)
Interdisciplinary design – Kwantlen Polytechnic University (2010)
EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, TEACHER TRAINING & PRESENTATIONS:
Karma Teachers: 25hr Traditional Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (2019)
Unite Soul Journeys: Yin Yoga + Sound Healing (2018)
Karma Teachers: Introduction to Restorative Yoga (2018)
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
Karma Teachers, Vancouver, BC (December 2018 – February 2019)
200hr Yoga Teacher Training Assistant & Mentor
YYoga, Vancouver, BC (2017)
30hr YHot Teacher Training Assistant
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
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AMBASSADORSHIPS:
▪ Lolë
▪ Halfmoon
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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:
