Experience

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  Abroad.io

  • Abroad Leadership Coach

    • Jan 2022 - Present

    1:1 Leadership Coaching with Founders, CEOs, VCs, Managers and Directors of start-ups and established corporations.

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  Enlighten Bodywork & Healing Studio

  • Aptos, CA

  • Owner - Health & Wellness Coaching & Energy Healing

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • Aptos, CA

    In 2015, I founded Enlighten Bodywork & Healing Studio, a healing practice with a multifaceted mind/body/spirit focus. I lean on my knowledge of psychosynthesis, massage therapy, myofascial release, reiki energy and breath work, among other healing modalities, to provide high-quality coaching, healing, and wellness services. I work with clients to release old patterning in order to move into a greater level of well-being and connectedness with their best self and highest potential. ➡️ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:⇨ Provide unique coaching experience using psychosynthesis, an innovative coaching foundation to encourage a forward-oriented approach, resulting in new awareness, growth, and positive benefits for clients.⇨ Offer a framework for identifying stuck patterning in the mind/body/spirit and an effective dialogue through which to illuminate and integrate, necessary for moving forward from stagnancy to vitality.⇨ Develop and facilitate intimate and engaging workshops and present on topics pertaining to self-exploration, skills development, and transition, while ensuring a safe and open environment that embraces diversity of thought, beliefs, and cultures.

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  Synthesis Center San Francisco

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Psychosynthesis Coach Training Teaching Assistant

    • Jun 2018 - Apr 2021
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    Participated as a teaching assistant in online trainings. Collaborated with the founder and lead instructor of the organization in online class support and exercises. Coached and interacted with students through group and individual Zoom meetings as well as in online discussion forums on Teachable. Led guided imagery exercises, tune-ins, content-specific discussions and group sharing during class meetings.

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  Dreamtime Inc.

  • Santa Cruz, CA

  • Account Manager / Tradeshow Manager

    • Sep 2009 - Apr 2015
    • Santa Cruz, CA

    While I was working as an Account Manager at Dreamtime, a seller of personal health and wellness products, I cultivated relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to propel sales, including creating marketing materials, managing CRM processes, and providing quality customer support. ➡️ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:⇨ Grew territory to 1,200+ clients and increased sales by more than 700%, from 2009 to 2015.⇨ Solely responsible for trade show representation and management. Attended large industry events such as the New York International Gift Fair and the Atlanta AmericasMart International Gift Fair.

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  Refuge, Carmel Valley

  • Refuge Carmel Valley CA

  • Massage Therapist

    • May 2013 - Jan 2015
    • Refuge Carmel Valley CA

    As a Massage Therapist, I specialized in providing healing bodywork through Swedish, deep tissue, and sports massage. I was known for building rapport with my clients, putting them at ease, and applying their preferred modality to address areas of discomfort.

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  Passion Parties

  • Santa Cruz, California, United States

  • Independent Party Consultant & Product Sales

    • Nov 2006 - Jan 2010
    • Santa Cruz, California, United States

    ~ Ownership and operation of a successful direct sales business ~ Marketing and sales of body care and adult-oriented products to clients through hundreds of home parties, in-store presentations, re-servicing and online outreach activities ~ Recruitment, sponsoring, training and mentoring for 25 new direct sales consultants ~ Design and implementation of marketing tools as well as strategy development to reach existing and new customers ~ Co-chair, organization and presentation and monthly team meetings

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  Self-Employed

  • YWCA of Watsonville, CA

  • Teen Pregnancy Program Manager

    • May 2002 - Jul 2003
    • YWCA of Watsonville, CA

    ~ Design and implementation of after-school pregnancy prevention program for at-risk teens ~ Curriculum development for middle school youth focused on sexuality awareness and responsibility ~ Creating and executing fundraising activities to support te program ~ Grant research, management, writing and quarterly reporting to multiple national, state and local grantors ~ Program budget management ~ Preparing and conducting oral presentations to local community organizations and YWCA Board of Directors ~ Building and maintaining positive relationships with community organizations and representatives on an ongoing basis to support the mission of the program and of youth in Santa Cruz County

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  Applied Survey Research

  • Watsonville, CA

  • Research Analyst/Evaluation Specialist

    • Aug 2001 - Apr 2002
    • Watsonville, CA

    ~ Grant research, writing and development for local and national non-profit agencies ~ Evaluation research, report design and creation (content, primary and secondary data) ~ Project management ~ Extensive client technical support and collaboration involving data collection, analysis and reporting ~ Workflow management and prioritization of multiple projects/deadlines ~ Utilization of SPSS and other data reporting tools to derive accurate analysis on program effectiveness and adherence to grant guidelines

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  C-Cube Microsystems

  • Staffing Coordinator/Immigration Specialist

    • Jul 1999 - May 2000

    ~ Promotion and strengthening of positive company relations with prospective employees ~ Interpretation, processing, posting and filing of contracts and legal documents ~ Creation and management of office systems, processes and procedures ~ Coordination of travel and scheduling of full team interviews for employment candidates ~ Design, implementation and maintenance of immigration processes including employee support, legal document preparation and case tracking for over 100 F-1, TN and H1-B visa holders and their families ~ Acted as liaison between the company's immigration attorney and the company's employees in need of visa process tracking and assistance

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  Johnson Art Studio

  • Santa Cruz, CA

  • Accounts Receivable Manager

    • Jun 1997 - Mar 1999
    • Santa Cruz, CA

    ~ Customer service including assistance with product selection, order processing and updates ~ Receiving payments and processing those in Quickbooks and reconciling receivables ~ Creating and maintaining office practices and procedures ~ Creating marketing documentation and catalogs ~ Answering phones, filing and other office management tasks as needed