Yoga Instructor, BalletMet - Columbus, OH, Summer 2021-Summer 2022

• Created yoga classes for children ages 8-13 as part of the Junior Summer Intensive

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Yoga Instructor, Wellness Collective - Columbus, OH, Spring 2017-Spring 2020

• Wellness Collective provides fitness classes for corporate businesses in the Columbus area and nationwide

• Teach beginner to advanced level yoga classes for employees of businesses such as Lane Bryant and L Brands

• Substitute for various class styles, such as Barre and Core & More

 

Master Instructor and Artistic Associate, Momentum-Excellence, Inc. - Columbus, OH, Summer 2015-present

• Momentum is a dance outreach program for inner city children, affiliated with National Dance Institute

• It engages children in dance, music, and performance to develop lifelong habits of self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence

• It uses a specific methodology to engage children in a positive way and help them achieve individual success

• The 30 week in-school program provides weekly 45 minute classes for 4th grade students, leading to a year-end performance at a professional theatre

• Advanced programs are available to those students who excel and want to hone their skills

• Responsible for creating a wellness program for the students we serve as well as Momentum's staff in order to create an environment that supports an individual's overall health

 

Dance Program Manager, EXOS @ Google HQ - Mountain View, CA, Spring 2014-Summer 2015

• Managed a dance program for 20,000+ Google employees across the 26-acre Mountain View campus

• Organized and managed 40+ dance classes, 15+ dance instructors, and all private lessons across campus

• Supervised 3 dance studios, making sure all equipment was clean, well organized and in proper working order

• Facilitated the reserving of the studios for rehearsals, private lessons and special events

• Organized regular performances, guest workshops, and social dance events

• Created and distributed marketing for all dance events campus-wide

• Organized and maintained class calendars for all dance studios

• Organized and maintained the dance website, keeping all pages up to date and creating new pages for new classes

• Streamlined all administrative responsibilities and procedures, including instructor hiring procedures, class attendance metrics,

           class schedules, and the private lesson system

• Created program participant feedback surveys to help guide future dance program decisions

• Created a Dance Program Proposal, complete with a three year strategic plan for the growth of the program

• Developed the Martial Arts program, securing a permanent space and adding more permanent classes

• Served as a dance and martial arts resource for all remote and global Google offices

 

Health Fitness Specialist - Dance, MediFit @ Google HQ - Mountain View, CA, Winter 2013-Spring 2014

• Managed one of the seven fitness centers for 20,000+ Google employees on the 26-acre Mountain View campus

• Responsible for keeping the fitness center and all equipment clean, well organized and in proper working order

• Had a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the fitness program and was able to answer questions and guide clients in the

          appropriate direction for their fitness and dance needs

• Provided programming to help clients continue to improve and grow in their fitness and dance goals

• Assisted in ordering equipment for the fitness program:  acquired quotes, submitted orders, filed invoices

• Assisted the Dance Program Manager in all aspects of the dance program:  classes, private lessons, performances, social events,

           & workshops

 

Yoga/Ballet/Barre Instructor, EXOS @ Google HQ – Mountain View, CA, Spring 2014-Summer 2015

 

Yoga/Ballet/Barre Instructor, MediFit @ Google HQ – Mouintain View, CA, Winter 2013-Spring 2014

 

Yoga Instructor, Warrior Camp Martial Arts Gym – Spokane Valley, WA, Winter 2012 - Fall 2013

 

Yoga Instructor, Oz Fitness – Spokane, WA, Fall 2012 - Fall 2013

 

Yoga/Barre Instructor, Spokane Club – Spokane, WA, Fall 2012 - Fall 2013

 

Yoga Instructor, Gonzaga University - Spokane, WA, Winter 2012

 

Yoga Instructor, Roots Yoga & Fitness – Spokane, WA, Fall 2012 - Fall 2013

 

Resident Yoga Instructor, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre - Coeur d'Alene, ID, Summer 2012 & Summer 2013

 

Yoga Instructor, MediFit @ Google NYC – New York City, Winter-Summer 2012

 

TRX & Yoga Instructor, Power Pilates – New York City, Winter-Summer 2012

 

Yoga Instructor, Joschi NYC – New York City, Winter-Summer 2012

 

TRX Instructor, Moving Strength Studio – New York City, Winter-Summer 2012

 

30+ years dance experience:  ballet, jazz, modern, tap –  see performance resume *

 

 

Education & Training

Otterbein University - Westerville, OH, June 2004

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre and Dance, Magna Cum Laude

Joschi Yoga Institute - New York City, October 2011

• RYT 200 hour Vinyasa Yoga Instructor Certification

Nimble Fitness - New York City, December 2011

• TRX Group Suspension Training, Instructor Course

National Dance Institute - New York City, July 2015

• Teaching Artist Training Intensive

Yoga Ed. - Online Training Course, June-August 2020

• Trauma-Informed Yoga for Youth Certification

Yoga Ed. - Online Training Course, April-June 2021

• RCYT 95 hour Children's & Teen's Yoga with a Trauma-informed Focus Instructor Certification

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