Health and Wellness Coordinator

• May 2022 - Present

Trauma Informed Coach, Yoga Therapist and Personal Trainer

• Mar 2021 - Present

TRAUMA INFORMED COACH, YOGA THERAPIST & PERSONAL TRAINER Offered individual and group coaching and meaningful movement services for mental health and wellbeing, both online and in person. Developed and maintained community partnerships with wellness professionals and organizations. Managed, controlled, and evaluated the operations and delivery of multi-business operations including marketing, communications, and book-keeping records. • Developed 3 services for those dealing with mental health challenges including Mental Health and Resilience, Trauma Informed Services and Meaningful Movement. • Developed a mental health and wellbeing educational workbook using the Canva design platform.

Fitness and Sports Instructor

• Nov 2007 - May 2022

I programmed and delivered various fitness classes, health education, briefings, and presentations for the department of national defense community. I facilitated military training courses and developed and delivered health and wellness workshops and educational resources online and in person. I conducted ergonomic assessments and coaching for individuals and groups and created personal and group training programs. I administered specialty fitness testing for elite units and administered military standard fitness tests daily with the fitness team. I conducted multiple administrative duties and provided lifeguard services as required. • I assisted in the development and implementation of the Rehab for Performance Program for the ill and injured and the LEARN program for weight loss, mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. I counselled and coached all participants with empathy and compassion. • I Deployed onboard Her Majesties Canadian Ship Regina for 1 month in the South Pacific and offered health, fitness and wellness services to the ships company.

Society Founder and Operator

• Mar 2013 - Aug 2016

Worked in collaboration with board members to operate the society at the highest standard possible. Created and monitored fundraising Go Fund Me Campaign for wellness program for military and their families dealing with operational stress injuries. I maintained the requirements for running a society including managing a budget of $70,000, maintaining records, chairing annual meetings, and filing reports. Developed community partnerships and relationships with charities, organizations and services that supported military and families with operational stress injury. • Developed instructed and evaluated 6 Yoga and Wellness programs for military members and their families dealing with operational stress injuries. • Wrote proposals to obtain funding to support wellness program for military and first responders dealing with operational stress injury and received $8000 in funding from the BC Legion and other private funders.

Small Business Owner

• Mar 2013 - Mar 2016

I Developed business strategies and goals to achieve the business vision. I managed, controlled, and evaluated the delivery of multi-business operations including book-keeping records on Sage software, managed a budget of $50,000, developed community partnerships and managed public relations. I supervised, mentored, and provided leadership to 6 sub-contractors, organized special events and chaired and prepared meeting agendas. I prepared and presented presentations to large groups of up to 200 people and conducted seminars and workshops on various health and wellness topics. I developed and maintained community partnerships with other wellness professionals, charities, non-profits and organizations. • Managed, developed, and Instructed yoga therapy and wellness programs and services including, Pre-Natal Yoga and Mindfulness, Spinal Care and Massage for Back Injury, Balance and Posture for Brain Injury. • I partnered with the Neurological Wellness Association who provided low-income individuals with health problems support to attend wellness programs and I received funding for 5 participants.