Experience

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  Kali love

  Jun 2000 - now

  Provide collaborative and tailored coaching services with a focus on honing public speaking and presentation skills, and guiding individuals in the development and leadership of transformational events and sold-out retreats.Apply a strategic and holistic approach, leveraging expertise in curriculum development, copywriting, marketing, sales, and event/project management.Ensure clients excel in core offerings while effectively marketing and managing ventures for sustained success.Deliver coaching and instruction through interactive methods, fostering engaged learning and empowering individuals to actively participate in their own development.Establish action plans and accountability measures, ensuring successful follow-through on action items crucial for achieving goals and desired outcomes.Entrepreneurs in the Mind-Body Wellness arena...Do you want to lead events or teach groups but aren't yet confident that you can be articulate, engaging, and authentically self-expressed? I'll develop a personalized approach to help you move through your obstacles, and empower you with the public speaking and presentation skills used by top presenters so that you can feel rock solid confidence speaking in front of anyone.Ready to take your teaching and skills to the next level, and get paid to travel? I'll teach you how to successfully develop and lead your own sold out luxury events and retreats! I'm a seasoned professional who knows exactly what it takes to successfully plan and produce all aspects of five-star guest experiences, that will leave your audience engaged and thirsty for more. I'd love to teach you how to use this wisdom and know-how that took me well over a decade to acquire, to elevate your business, expand your reach, and shine in front of the people you desire to serve.Drop me a direct message to start a conversation about enhancing your influence & impact as a teacher and facilitator. Let's connect and explore the possibilities together. Show less Collaborate with small business owners and CEOs to drive business development. Successfully lead small teams through all project phases, from initial concept and planning to execution and completion. Foster collaboration, and apply risk management strategies to deliver projects on time and within budget.Spearhead the research and procurement of third-party vendors while crafting sales and marketing templates and identifying opportunities for revenue growth. Skilled in task breakdown, budget management, and maintaining clear communication with clients and stakeholders.Liaise with accountants to ensure accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting. Develop and implement systems for organizing and maintaining hard copy and digital files.Proficient in defining project scope, allocating resources, and conducting risk analysis to mitigate unforeseen obstacles. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining clear communication with clients and stakeholders.Strong problem-solving, time management, and adaptability to meet evolving project demands. Adept at using project management tools to monitor progress, summarize outcomes, and present actionable insights to stakeholders. Show less Amplify coaching impact through skillful questioning, prompting deeper insights, and awakening broader perspectives to align clients with their objectives and desired outcomes.Facilitate subconscious processes (Clinical Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming) to access and transform subconscious blockages, limiting beliefs, negative emotions, unresourceful strategies, and unwanted behaviors.Utilize expertise in holistic health to empower clients with tools for enhancing self-awareness and cultivating positive habits through meditation, yoga, and healthy lifestyle practices from the wisdom of Ayurveda. Show less

  • Mind-Body Business Coach

    Jan 2011 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Holistic Health Lifestyle Coach

    Jun 2000 - now
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  Chopra center for wellbeing

  Feb 2006 - now

  Under the leadership of Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon, Co-founders of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, I received Certification as a Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga (Raja Yoga) teacher where I shared these ancient teachings with thousands of guests from around the world.From 2008 - 2016, I taught ongoing yoga classes at the world renowned Chopra Center at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California, at Chopra events across the U.S. & Canada with 10-500+ guests, and served as a Trainer for Chopra Center Certifications at teacher trainings, where I mentored both teachers in training, as well as Chopra Center staff instructors. With a loving and compassionate nature, I offer playful wisdom and nurturing guidance in connecting my students and clients to the resources for awakening, healing and transforming their lives. I continue to offer onsite and virtual yoga (mat and chair classes) privately, in the workplace, and at events and retreats to private and corporate groups. Show less From 2008 - 2016, I taught ongoing classes at the world renowned Chopra Center at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California, at Chopra events across the U.S. & Canada with 10-500+ guests, and served as a Trainer for Chopra Center Certifications at teacher trainings, where I mentored both teachers in training and staff instructors.Chopra Center Certifications: Vedic Educator, Yoga Instructor, Meditation Instructor, Ayurvedic (Holistic) Lifestyle Instructor.Lead Yoga InstructorMentor Chopra Center staff yoga instructors, develop and facilitate continuing education workshops, manage annual auditing processes, oversee performance evaluation, provide direct and specific feedback, coaching and mentorship.Lead Instructor for Chopra Center Workplace Wellbeing Programs.Trainer and Mentor for Chopra Center Certifications for Teacher Trainings and Certification Programs.Facilitate live and virtual classes of 50 - 500 students, mentor and coach teachers in training for Certification in Yoga, Meditation and Ayurvedic Lifestyle for Chopra Center Certifications.Conduct practical testing and observe students delivering mock presentations to peers, provide real-time feedback, evaluation, and coaching.Enrich the course curriculum by developing and presenting specialized webinars, workshops, and supporting materials.Correct written exams, provide support and coaching to students having difficulties with various assects of the training to help them feel more comfortable with the taking ownership of the material and confidently delivering presentations.Uphold Chopra brand and image both on stage and behind the scenes working with volunteers and event venue staff. Maintain a professional, yet approachable presence amongst peers, students and the public. Show less Event Coordinator and Manager for Chopra Center's Workplace Wellbeing, corporate and private group events.Draft budgets and proposals, communicate directly with clients to develop custom programs, negotiate contracts, sell events/retreats, act as liaison with staff and hotel conference services, review and approve BEOs, manage AP/AR for contractors, reconcile and finalize budgets, order supplies and participant materials from various vendors, manage and maintain the event production timeline. Utilize CRM software to effectively track and correspond with leads and clients.Develop marketing and sales materials including brochures, web pages, blogs, canned emails and advertisements. Contract unique and relevant guest speakers, instructors, entertainers. Creat event agendas, guest confirmation emails and welcome packets, power point presentations, event signage, and participant workbooks.Develop and facilitate pre-event webinars to prepare the guests for participation and facilitate Q&A. Coordinate scheduling. Work closely with VP of Client Services, Director of Events, Director of Sales and Marketing, sales and marketing teams, instructors, staff, volunteers and conference services to plan and execute transformational and five-star retreat experiences for entrepreneurs and corporate guests from around the world.Led a team (10-20 people) of event staff, volunteers and instructors at live events of 10-250 guests. Show less Develop & launch the Workplace Wellbeing department, generating over $250k in revenue the first year and grew to over $400k annually. Create curriculum, content & presentations for instruction of Stress Management, Chair Yoga, Purposeful Communication & Work-Life Balance for corporate and workplace audience.Build department infrastructure, procedures and policies. Develop & facilitate presentations and trainings for sales teams, instructors & conference services staff. Collaborate with VP of Client Services, Director of Events, Director of Sales, Sales & Marketing Teams. Successfully on-board Workplace Wellbeing department manager.Develop & launch "Chopra en Español", expanding the reach of the company's message and services to the Latin American audience. Collaborate with Director of Sales & Marketing, Marketing team & Spanish speaking Sales Consultants to create a unique website, blogs, newsletter, social media posts, digital content, participant manuals & workbooks, teacher training materials, marketing materials, live event registration forms, sales correspondence, guest agendas, guest confirmation emails & welcome packets, power point presentations & event signage.Curate pre-event webinars preparing guests for participation and facilitate Q&A. Contract & oversee a team of translators, maintain deadlines for translation projects, perform final review & copy editing on translations. Contract interpreters for live events. Plan & facilitate meetings and trainings for sales team, event staff, volunteers, and conference services. Utilize project management software to streamline communications, maximize efficiency & productivity. Establish department infrastructure & procedures, hire and successfully on-board the department manager.Oversee several projects including the research & implementation of company wide project management software, as well as an extensive renewal application for The California Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Show less Act as proxy Sales Manager providing Sales Operations Management and Support. Work closely with VP of Sales and Marketing, Sales and Sales support teams, and IT department to maximize productivity, efficiency, and revenue. Pull and provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for stakeholders.Collaborate with marketing team to develop various sales and marketing materials, review/proof and edit blogs, canned sales emails, web pages, flyers, and registration forms. Quality Control the UX of online sales process for live events. Make updates and revisions to sales and marketing pages on the Chopra.com website and in Infusion Soft, as well as suggest changes to web designer regarding navigation, user interface and layout for optimizing traffic and conversion.Distribute inbound leads to sales team, Plan and co-facilitate sales meetings, act as sales liaison at IT meetings and present issues, as well as follow up on outstanding issues needing resolution. Direct communication with CRM developer to troubleshoot issues and provide insight into evolving needs.Manage planning, set up and execution of guest registration at live events - including pulling guest rosters, coordinating laptops and equipment with IT Manager and Director of A/V, and ensure that all required equipment is onsite and online ahead of going live. Staff scheduling, collect and process registration forms and sales on-site at live events and in-office. Tear down registration equipment and responsible for returning equipment to the IT department. Maintain a presence onsite at live events to support the sales team and assist with face to face sales. Communicate directly with program (sales) consultants regarding any issues with processing credit card transactions, and follow up to ensure timely resolution.Oversee transition to Sales Force CRM. Show less Master of Ceremonies (Emcee) at Chopra Center Events: Representing Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon and the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, Hosting events of 10 - 300+ guests from all around the world, in English and Spanish. Hosted both Chopra Events, as well as private corporate events and retreats at the Chopra Center.Attend pre and post event staff meetings, craft presenter introductions and prepare detailed information based on the event agenda for announcements. Maintain a professional and welcoming on-stage presence by introducing presenters, weaving together the conversations of the speakers and event theme for the audience, and leading guided meditations. Manage the overall guest experience by providing instruction and direction to guests regarding the schedule of activities, act as liaison between guests and event team and resort conferences staff, look after the overall appearance of the stage and ambience of the meeting rooms, ensure the timeliness of presenters and flow of event activities. Maintain comprehensive notes pertaining to the event production to provide feedback to the Event manager and Events team for continual betterment of both the guest experience.Work closely with the Event manager, Event team, A/V manager, volunteers and conference services team to ensure a five-star guest experience. Show less

  • Certified Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher

    Oct 2012 - now

  • Certified Yoga Teacher

    Jan 2008 - now

  • Certified Perfect Health Ayurvedic Lifestyle Teacher

    Mar 2010 - now

  • Teacher Training Facilitator, Coach & Mentor

    Jul 2008 - Dec 2018

  • Event Manager

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  • Sales Operations Specialist

    Sept 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Events Master of Ceremonies

    Jul 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Program Sales Consultant

    Feb 2006 - Aug 2009
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  Infinity holistic network

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Co-founder

  Co-Founder of Infinity Holistic Network, a membership based collective of holistic wellness entrepreneurs and members providing accessible, holistic and integrated support for the whole being - mind, body and spirit. Producer of community focused workshops, events, retreats and festivals showcasing local holistic health practitioners (Infinity Holistic Network Collective), vendors, teachers (dance, yoga, meditation, etc), opening ceremony led by local native tribal drummers and singers, and artists including concerts with MC Yogi, Wah!, CC White, Dave Stringer, Makepeace Brothers, Avasa & Matty Love, and more. Show less

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  Infinity spirit adventures

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2011

  Owner / founder

  Successfully planned, marketed, sold, executed and led sold out mind-body-spirit holistic health lifestyle and cultural immersion retreats internationally. Research and development of event venue, development of program content and activities, contract negotiation, manage third party vendors, manage budget and AP/AR, oversee marketing and sales including the creation and implementation of affiliate marketing, led small team of instructors and staff, facilitated onsite classes (yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic lifestyle) and organized intentional experiences providing an enriching cultural immersion and offering service back to local communities. Show less

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  Natural healing institute of naturopathy

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

  Teacher training facilitator

  Develop and facilitate Yoga Teacher Training and Certification at Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy. Meet with and lead a small team of co-facilitators. Curate content for the class syllabus and instructor training manual including anatomy and physiology, teachings from Vedanta, Ayurveda, Eight Limbs of Yoga, Meditation, Chakras, Pranayama and Asana. Review and edit all content and lessons to ensure that these are aligned with and support the objectives of the curriculum. Identify and maintain a working timeline for the training and content development, and ensure that co-facilitators have content ready in advance of the training start date. Design unique yoga class sequences and demonstrate yoga instruction including verbal cues, how to respectfully assist students, offering a variety of options for each pose to make the practice more accessible to a wide range of bodies and abilities, instruction on use of yoga props. Outline the certification requirements, construct practicum and feedback forms for students to use and submit for proof of practice teaching.Observe performance and provide detailed, constructive feedback to both students and co-facilitators. Create and administer written and practical testing. Grade exams and verify that all criteria have been met and assignments submitted for Certification. Arrange make up hours and provide follow up support as needed with students. Show less

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  Life time inc.

  Feb 2014 - Sept 2014

  Kids academy guru

  Teach four to six classes (45 min) daily for the Kids Academy at a Premier Luxury health and fitness club. Classes included: Children's (ages 3-7 and 8-13) Spanish, Yoga, Dance, Music, Arts & Crafts. Teach adult Yoga (slow burn) classes on a weekly basis.