Community Outreach and Events Manager

• Jul 2022 - Present

Events and Engagement Coordinator

• Nov 2021 - Present

Managed all aspects of three major fundraising events, Mutt Strut 5K, Furr Ball Gala, and a ten-month Paw Crawl.Built programming for, and supported, up to 10 community-led fundraising events monthly.Worked within a budget to increase revenue and participation substantially within each event.Work with community leaders to brainstorm and pitch ideas to grow and develop events plus increase community-wide engagement.Managed marketing and social media graphics, copy and scheduling for each event using iContact, Canva, and Planoly. See @forsythhumaneevents on Instagram. Show less

Founder and Executive Director

• Sep 2011 - Present

Developed four pillars to include: Yoga School 200 & 300hr Yoga Alliance accredited Online Yoga Studio Community CoOp Studio Outreach Programs including Winston-Salem Yoga Festival and International Retreats Designed and managed all aspects of website design through Wordpress, Squarespace and currently Wix. Designed and managed all aspects of email marketing, social media marketing, and print media through constant contact, Mailchimp, canva, and planoly. See @k10_yoga on Instagram . Show less

Facilities Manager

• Sep 2001 - Present

Manage day to day operations and educational programs of a nine-circuit labyrinth Manage day to day operations and educational programs of a nine-circuit labyrinth

Co-Owner

• Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

Manage yoga studio operations and served as lead instructor for yoga teacher training programs. Manage yoga studio operations and served as lead instructor for yoga teacher training programs.

Assistant to Tournament Director

• Jul 2006 - Jun 2018

Managed key parts of a four-day billfish release tournament in Beaufort, NC benefitting Coastal Carolina Boys & Girls Club. Duties included pre-event social media management, event set-up, registration, weigh-in, auction, awards, and leaderboard updates. Managed key parts of a four-day billfish release tournament in Beaufort, NC benefitting Coastal Carolina Boys & Girls Club. Duties included pre-event social media management, event set-up, registration, weigh-in, auction, awards, and leaderboard updates.

Lead Yoga Instructor for Teacher Training

• Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

Lead instructor for 200 hour and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training. Lead instructor for 200 hour and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training.

Assistant Fitness Director

• May 2012 - Mar 2017

Assistant Fitness Director: Assist in planning and organize fitness programs. Created 'Gateway Yoga' a yoga and barre based program. Assist in managing fitness coaches and fitness center. Organize Fitness Adventures, local hikes and outdoor excursions/activities. Event & Marketing Coordinator: Plan, and implement two road races per year; Superhero Race and Zombie Race. Coordinate, manage and develop all in house marketing. Create advertisements for print ads. Manage social media and website. Yoga Instructor: Teach 4 classes per week, beginner level, vinyasa flow, hot yoga. Facilitate yoga teacher trainings and other workshops and events. "Gateway Yoga". Manage yoga workshops and programs. Show less

Yoga Instructor

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

Yoga instructor for student wellness program at UNCSA Yoga instructor for student wellness program at UNCSA

Activities Assistant

• Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

Plan and implement daily activities with dementia patients Plan and implement daily activities with dementia patients

Tasting Room Associate & Event Captain

• May 2012 - Mar 2013

Assistant Studio Manager

• Sep 2009 - Mar 2012

Teach Yoga classes. Hot Power Yoga, Level 2, Beginners Assist in the planning and mailing of promotional materials for all yoga classes and workshops to area businesses including hospitals and other health care facilities; provided CEU’s for students attending various workshops Assist in the production of Yoga Teacher Training and other Yoga workshops and insured all paperwork was filled out and submitted correctly. Market Yoga classes, Teacher Training and Personal Training option for members of the studio through company website and using Constant Contact mailings bi-monthly. Work with Quickbooks Pro to manage finances of the studio. Yoga Alliance RYT200, 500 in progress Show less

Recreation Director

• Aug 2007 - Mar 2012

Manage daily on-site activities Established a professional relationship, with all vendors, insuring appropriate ones had correct licensure to transport guests to and from area islands. Worked with each vendor creating exceptional vacation experiences and seeing that any special needs were met. Set up discount ticket sales with local attractions for individuals and families Created and maintained a quality beginners yoga class as well as water aerobics classes at the resort. Maintained a steady group of local persons as well as resort guests to classes each week. Purchased fitness class and fitness center equipment. Designed and implemented Employee Heath and Wellness program complete with self analysis and individual fitness progress packets, created incentive program to keep employees motivated each month. Plan and implement the set up and strike of various events: board meetings, guest functions, employee events, dinners, games, social events, and other special events. Marketed on- and off-site activities to guests through brochures, hotel room tv commercials, oral communication, and by managing social networking sites. Created activities schedule weekly of guest functions, arts and crafts, and off-site events. Monitored evaluations from activities and made any appropriate changes. Created and edited data base of activity participation throughout the year for various activities. Maintained a profitable line-item budget for the department; monitored inventory and its condition working within the budget to replace equipment as quickly as possible, if needed. The Recretion Department, under my direction exceeded thousands of dollars in profits for two consecutive years. Work with individual guests and families, planning their recreational activities for the week. Interviewed, hired, trained and evaluated a great staff capable of creating excellent vacationing experiences for all guests and maintaining a high standard of customer service standards. Show less

Store Manager

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

Assistant to Executive Director

• 2006 - 2006

Managed communications, merchandise delivery, store set-up, volunteers, and conflict resolution for an internationally attended tall ships event across three locations over four-days. Worked directly with Beaufort Historical Site, the Maritime Museum and local small businesses to promote the historical importance of the area to all visitors through the event. Managed communications, merchandise delivery, store set-up, volunteers, and conflict resolution for an internationally attended tall ships event across three locations over four-days. Worked directly with Beaufort Historical Site, the Maritime Museum and local small businesses to promote the historical importance of the area to all visitors through the event.