OWNER, 5e FENG SHUI DESIGN, 2023 Currently re-launching, IG, Facebook and TikTok @5efengshui. Feng Shui business for home and office spaces. Feng Shui is both scientific based on compass direction and building construction. It is also the art of placement for interior and exterior design to create comfortable and productive environments.
OWNER, DOWNTOWN YOGA CENTER, JOHNSON CITY, TN; 2015-JAN 2023 downtownyogacenter.com Owner/Operator. Awarded Best Yoga Studio 7 years in a row, Best Business Person 1st Runner Up, 3 times Community Philanthropy award. Set the direction and established the desired image for the business, sought new directions and ways to improve and grow the company. Field work, planning and directing daily operations, coming up with new ideas, managing conflicts, supervision, sales, and marketing. Creator, Brand Developer and Leader. Public Relations expert, community leader, collaborator. Website, logo and social media designer and developer, manager. Average annual gross revenue $100K.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, YOGA UNITY PROJECT 501C3; FEB 2022-PRESENT yogaunityproject.org Responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Responsible for leading in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors. Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions. Fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. Yoga Unity Project is a non-profit organization. The organization raises money to pay for selected diverse yogis to participate in Yoga Teacher Trainings and attend classes. Duties include implementing fundraising plans including donations and events, appointing Board of Directors, tax and compliance filings.
FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DOWNTOWN YOGA FESTIVAL; JOHNSON CITY, TN-2020-JAN 2023 Johnson City, TN downtownyogafestival.com Founding/Executive Director for annual Downtown Yoga Festival. Responsible for the logistical planning, organization, and execution of the festival, marketing, and coordinating with the city. Managed the location, employees, oversee the setup and breakdown. Fundraising, ticket sales, website design and management, social media management, team leadership, day of event calendar.
OWNER, PALOS VERDES YOGA AND FITNESS; PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA-2009-2014 Entrepreneur in upscale suburb of Los Angeles, CA. Increased profit, community presence and expanded class schedule. Set the direction and established the new desired image for the business, sought new directions and ways to improve and grow the company. Field work, planning and directing daily operations, coming up with new ideas, managing conflicts, supervision, sales, and marketing. Creator, Brand Developer and Leader. Public Relations expert, community leader, collaborator. Website, logo and social media designer and developer, manager. Average annual gross revenue $100K.Website and social media manager, brand representative.
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MARKETING MANAGER, BEACH MASSAGE AND DAY SPA; EL SEGUNDO, CA-2007-2011 Marketing Manager for full-service day spa. Account executive for LAX and surrounding hotels, business networking with Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis, and other groups. Developed outstanding relationships with other businesses and residents.
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FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DOWNTOWN YOGA FESTIVAL; JOHNSON CITY, TN-2020-JAN 2023 Johnson City, TN downtownyogafestival.com Founding/Executive Director for annual Downtown Yoga Festival. Responsible for the logistical planning, organization, and execution of the festival, marketing, and coordinating with the city. Managed the location, employees, oversee the setup and breakdown. Fundraising, ticket sales, website design and management, social media management, team leadership, day of event calendar.
CO-PLANNER, SIP, SHOP, AND STROLL; JOHNSON CITY, TN 2019 Planner for the first annual Sip, Shop, and Stroll event in downtown Johnson City. Conceptualized theme ideas, planning budgets, managing logistics. Raised funds by recruiting sponsors, coordinated and promoted ticket sales and wristband distribution, recruited participating businesses, managing logistics, and featured in media and press releases. 350 attendees.
LEAD PLANNER, SAVE THE WHOOP WHOOP; JOHNSON CITY, TN 2019 Creator of community fundraiser for the Australia wild fires of 2019. Raised funds by recruiting sponsors and participating businesses, created a panel of Australian judges for games, feature in media and press releases. Conceptualized theme ideas, planning budgets, managing logistics. Raised funds by recruiting sponsors, coordinated and promoted ticket sales and wristband distribution, recruited participating businesses, managing logistics, and featured in media and press releases. Non-ticketed event.
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ASSISTANT MANAGER, HENNESSEYS TAVERN, MANHATTAN AND HERMOSA BEACH, CA, AUGUST 2002-APRIL 2014 Assistant Manager for Southern California franchise American-Irish Tavern. Responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations, ensuring that company guidelines are followed, setting up and organizing schedules, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, interviewing and recruiting new employees, delegating tasks to employees, supervising, leading and motivating employees, helping with monitoring and tracking operating costs, budgets and resources, client comfort and satisfaction.
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VICE CHAIR, CONNECT DOWNTOWN JOHNSON CITY, TN, FEB 2020-PRESENT https://www.downtownjc.com/about Connect Downtown is an accredited organization and part of the Tennessee and National Main Street programs. Connect accomplishes goals through economic vitality, promotion of downtown, and the organization of partnerships, revitalization, community involvement.
BOARD MEMBER, EL SEGUNDO KIWANIS CLUB, 2008-2010 https://elsegundokiwanis.org/ The Kiwanis Club of El Segundo supports local events, non-profit organizations, school groups, sports teams, sponsor scout troops, and scholarships that help El Segundo's youth.
BOARD MEMBER, MANHATTAN BEACH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, 2008-2012 https://www.manhattanbeachchamber.com/ Founding Board Member for subsidiary Chamber group, MBYP drives a strong local economy by promoting the community, providing valuable business connections and representing business with government. Conceptualized theme ideas, planning budgets, managing logistics. Raised funds by recruiting sponsors, coordinated and promoted ticket sales, recruited participating businesses, managing logistics, and featured in media and press releases. Up to 350 attendees.